Mt. Cho Oyu Expedition, Cho Oyu Climbing, Nepal Cho Oyu Climb, Cho Oyu Expedition Itinerary, Nepal Cho Oyu Information

Trip Overview

Departure Detail
Spring Season Autumn Season
Kathmandu Arrival Date: April 12, 2027 Kathmandu Arrival Date: September 07, 2027
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: April 15, 2027 Expedition Fixed Departure Date: Sept. 10, 2027

Mt. Cho Oyu is the 6th highest mountain in the world located a short distance to the west from Mt. Everest and Lhotse (the 4th highest) in the Khumbu region of eastern Nepal along the Tibetan border China. Its towering peak stands with Mt. Everest well above the surrounding mountains. It became a familiar landmark to climbers ascending Everest’s North face. It is just west from Cho Oyo is Nangpa-La, the main trade route between the Nepal Namche Bazar (Khumbu Region) and Tibet. However, Cho Oyu's proximity to the Nangpa La has earned it the distinction among some climbers as being the easiest 8,000 meter a beautiful mountain which attract for the every trekkers and climbers. The First time Cho Oyu scaled by Mr. Maciej Berbeka from Poland on February 12, 1984 via south east ridge. Mount Cho Oyu Expedition, The south side of Cho Oyu from Gokyo start from Kathmandu, we transfer to the domestic airport at Kathmandu from where you will fly to Lukla, meet our rest of support crews of the expedition and trek to Phakding to the Cho Oyu Base Camp.

Cho Oyu Climbing history:
Cho Oyu was first attempted in 1952 by an expedition organized and financed by the Joint Himalayan Committee of Great Britain as preparation for an attempt on Mount Everest the following year. The expedition was led by Eric Shipton and included Edmund Hillary and Tom Bourdillon. A foray by Hillary and George Lowe was stopped due to technical difficulties and avalanche danger at an ice cliff above 6,650m (21,820 ft) and a report of Chinese troops a short distance across the border influenced Shipton to retreat from the mountain rather than continue to attempt to summit.

The mountain was first climbed on October 19, 1954, via the north-west ridge by Herbert Tichy, Joseph Jöchler and Sherpa Pasang Dawa Lama of an Austrian expedition. Cho Oyu was the fifth 8000 meter peak to be climbed, after Annapurna in June 1950, Mount Everest in May 1953, Nanga Parbat in July 1953 and K2 in July 1954.

Note:
1. If you have your own private group or team, please e-mail us to know the price and details of expedition.
2. Looking to join a group? if so, feel free to contact us for more information.

Outline Expedition Itinerary: 2027 - Spring

12 April - Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
13 April - Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu, preparation and briefing about trip at evening.
14 April - Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
15 April - Day 04: Flight to Lukla (2,800m) and trek to Phakding (2,622m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
16 April - Day 05: Phakding – Namche Bazar (3,440m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
17 April - Day 06: Namche rest for acclimatization. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
18 April - Day 07: Namche – Dole Village (4,200m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
19 April - Day 08: Dole – Machharmo (4,410m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
20 April - Day 09: Machharmo – Gokyo Lake. (4,750m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
21 April - Day 10: Gokyo rest day for acclimatization. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
22 April - Day 11: Gokyo – Ngozumba Tso. O/N at Camping.
23 April - Day 12: Ngozumba Tso – Set up camp at Cho Oyu Base Camp (5,400m). O/N at Camping.
24 April/16 May - Day 13/35: Climbing period for Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201m - Nepal side)- Camping.
17 May - Day 36: Clean up base camp trek back to Gokyo Lake. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
18 May - Day 37: Gokyo Lake – Dole. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
19 May - Day 38: Dole – Namche Bazar. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
20 May - Day 39: Namche Bazar – Lukla then transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
21 May - Day 40: Lukla – Kathmandu by flight then transfer to Hotel.
22 May - Day 41: Kathmandu free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
23 May - Day 42: Last minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey. Final Departure.

Outline Expedition Itinerary: 2027 - Autumn

07 October - Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
08 October - Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu, preparation and briefing about trip at evening.
09 October - Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
10 October - Day 04: Flight to Lukla (2,800m) and trek to Phakding (2,622m). O/N at T. Lodge.
11 October - Day 05: Phakding – Namche Bazar (3,440m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
12 October - Day 06: Namche rest for acclimatization. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
13 October - Day 07: Namche – Dole Village (4,200m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
14 October - Day 08: Dole – Machharmo (4,410m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
15 October - Day 09: Machharmo – Gokyo Lake. (4,750m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
16 October - Day 10: Gokyo rest day for acclimatization. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
17 October - Day 11: Gokyo – Ngozumba Tso. O/N at Camping.
18 October - Day 12: Ngozumba Tso – Set up Camp at Cho Oyu Base Camp (5,400m). O/N at Camping.
19 Oct./10 Nov. - Day 13/35: Climbing period for Cho Oyu (8,201m - Nepal side) - Camping.
11 November - Day 36: Clean up base camp trek back to Gokyo Lake. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
12 November - Day 37: Gokyo Lake – Dole. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
13 November - Day 38: Dole – Namche Bazar. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
14 November - Day 39: Namche Bazar – Lukla then transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
15 November - Day 40: Lukla – Kathmandu by flight then transfer to Hotel.
16 November - Day 41: Kathmandu free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
17 November - Day 42: Last minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey. Final Departure.

Up to Base Camp Cost Includes

All Pick up and drop off services for both international and domestic flights as per the itinerary. (Airport/Hotel/Airport - expedition pick up and drop off).
5 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu on bed and breakfast plan. (3 nights before and 2 nights after the expedition.)
A welcome dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu.
Domestic flight Ticket: Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu or, Ramechhap/Lukla/Ramechhap for members, Liaison officer, Base Camp Sirdar, Manager and Cook with airport tax and cargo fees.
Toyota Hiace or, tourist Bus transportation: Kathmandu/Ramechhap/Kathmandu - If the flight is scheduled.
Jeep or, Bus transportation: Kathmandu/Surke/Kathmandu for all kitchen teams, food and expedition gears bags.
Climbing mountaineering Royalty and all other necessary fees to climb Mount Cho Oyu.
Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality entry permit and Sagarmatha National Park entrance fee.
Summit route fixing charge.
Garbage Management and Garbage Disposal fees.
Nepal tourist visa extension fee. (If required by member)
Government Liaison officer with his daily wages, equipment charges, all meals, insurance and both-way airfare.
Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp and back.
3 Meals breakfast/Lunch/Dinner and accommodation at teahouse lodges during the trekking to base camp and back.
Each Members will be provided an individual Tent (Kailas/Box Tent), Mattress at Base Camp.
Common Equipment at Cho Oyu Base Camp such as Dining Tent, Kitchen Tent, Communication Tent, Shower Tent, Toilet Tent, Tables, Chairs, Cooking utensils and Heater, etc.
Freshly cooked meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner): Continental, Nepali, Indian, Tibetan and Chinese items with hot drinks, Tea and Coffee.
Fresh green vegetables, fresh meat, fresh fruits, juice, and drinks will be regularly served at Base Camp. We use helicopters to bring them to Base Camp on a regular basis.
Experienced Base Camp Sirdar, Manager, Cook and Kitchen helpers at Base Camp.
Necessary Porters up to the Base Camp from Lukla and return from the Base Camp.
2 Expedition Cultural Treks duffel bag or, barrel for each member.
Per Person 50 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels allowed for expedition till Base Camp.
Per Person 40 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels is allowed for returned to Kathmandu.
Equipments allowance, daily wages of base camp sirdar, Manager, Cook, kitchen helpers and porters.
High Altitude Medical expenses, Helicopter rescue coverage insurance for BC Sirdar, Cook, porters and involved Nepalese staffs.
Generator or, Solar panel at Base Camp for light, charging camera and mobile set.
SAT phone or, Mobile phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use at $ 3 per minute.
Walkie-Talkie for communicating from Base Camp.
Emergency medical Oxygen bottle with mask and regulator or, Gamow Bag at Base Camp. (Lifesaver device).
Weather forecast information during the entire expedition.
Sufficient backup oxygen bottles and Mask, Regulator set available at our Base Camp (Chargeable as per use).
First Aid Medical Kit Box with medicines at base camp.
Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu.
Mount Cho Oyu summit certificate after the successful summit of the peak.
Government official taxes and company service charge.

Up to Base Camp Cost Excludes

International airfare: To and from your country.
Nepal entry visa fee (To be applied for 60 days - Visa can be obtained upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport-Kathmandu).
Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
Hotel after 6 nights stay in Kathmandu.
Personal trekking and climbing gears (trekking & climbing Boots).
Hight altitude climbing Sherpa guide and his related expenses.
High altitude tents/sleeping bags and mattress etc.
High Camp Services: High Tent, Shovel, Rope, EPI Gas, Gas Burner (MSR Rector) and High Food, etc.
Oxygen bottles with mask and regulator for expedition use.
Charges for communication equipment and commercial filming permits during the trek and expedition.
Airport customs charges for expedition gear and materials.
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, Hospital medical expenses, emergency evacuation and lost your luggage.
Applicable customs charges for Drone and special filming permit.
Personal Expenses: Phone calls, internet, battery recharge, laundry service, postage, alcoholic beverages, bottles and canned beverages, specialty coffee or espresso drinks etc during in teahouse lodges on the way to base camp and return.
Bank/wire transfer fees (if applicable).
International airport departure tax at Kathmandu Airport - TIA.
Any other service cost which is not included in the Cost Includes.
Tips for Nepali base camp support crew’s.

Tipping System:
Tipping is done on a group-sharing basis by expedition participants. The minimum recommended amounts are:
1. Base Camp Guide & Cook: Min. USD 300 each.
2. BC Kitchen Boys/Helpers: Min. USD 200 each.
3. Porters: Min. USD 50 each.

Up to Summit Cost Includes

All Pick up and drop off services for both international and domestic flights as per the itinerary. (Airport/Hotel/Airport - expedition pick up and drop off).
5 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu on bed and breakfast plan. (3 nights before and 2 nights after the expedition.)
A welcome dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu.
Domestic flight Ticket: Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu or, Ramechhap/Lukla/Ramechhap for members, Liaison officer, H. A. climbing Sherpa Guide, Base Camp Sirdar, Manager and Cook with airport tax and cargo fees.
Toyota Hiace or, tourist Bus transportation: Kathmandu/Ramechhap/Kathmandu - If the flight is scheduled.
Jeep or, Bus transportation: Kathmandu/Surke/Kathmandu for all kitchen teams, food and expedition gears bags.
Climbing mountaineering Royalty and all other necessary fees to climb Mount Cho Oyu - Nepal side.
Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality entry permit and Sagarmatha National Park entrance fee.
Summit route fixing charge.
Garbage Management and Garbage Disposal fees.
Nepal tourist visa extension fee. (If required by member)
Government Liaison officer with his daily wages, equipment charges, all meals, insurance and both-way airfare.
1 Professional Cho Oyu or, Everest Summiteer H. A. climbing Sherpa guide with his equipment allowance, daily wages, and carrying bonus.
Each climbing member will be accompanied by one High Altitude climbing Sherpa guide.
Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp and back.
3 Meals breakfast/Lunch/Dinner and accommodation at teahouse lodges during the trekking to base camp and back.
Each Members will be provided an individual Tent (Kailas/Box Tent), Mattress at Base Camp.
Common Equipment at Cho Oyu Base Camp such as Dining Tent, Kitchen Tent, Communication Tent, Shower Tent, Toilet Tent, Tables, Chairs, Cooking utensils and Heater, etc.
Freshly cooked meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner): Continental, Nepali, Indian, Tibetan and Chinese items with hot drinks, Tea and Coffee.
Fresh green vegetables, fresh meat, fresh fruits, juice, and drinks will be regularly served at Base Camp. We use helicopters to bring them to Base Camp on a regular basis.
Experienced Base Camp Sirdar, Manager, Cook and Kitchen helpers at Base Camp, Camp-2 Cook and Kitchen helpers.
Necessary Porters up to the Base Camp from Lukla and return from the Base Camp.
2 Expedition Cultural Treks duffel bag or, barrel for each member.
Per Person 50 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels allowed for expedition till Base Camp.
Per Person 40 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels is allowed for returned to Kathmandu.
Equipments allowance, daily wages of base camp sirdar, Manager, Cook, kitchen helpers and porters.
High Altitude Medical expenses, Helicopter rescue coverage insurance for H. A. climbing Sherpa, BC Sirdar, Cook, porters and involved Nepalese staffs.
Common climbing equipment such as ropes, ice screws, ice bar, ice or rock pitons, etc.
High Camp Services for C1-C4: High Tent, Shovel, Rope, EPI Gas, Gas Burner (MSR Rector) and High Food, etc.
Common Equipment at C2: Member Tent, Kitchen Tent, Dining Tent and Toilet Tent (2 Members per tent).
High altitude tents/sleeping bags and mattress.
Generator or, Solar panel at Base Camp for light, charging camera and mobile set.
Walkie-Talkie for communicating from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp.
SAT phone or, Mobile phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use at $ 3 per minute.
Emergency medical Oxygen bottle with mask and regulator or, Gamow Bag at Base Camp. (Lifesaver device).
Weather forecast during the entire expedition.
5 Oxygen (4ltr.) bottles per member with mask and regulator for expedition use. (Poisk Oxygen System).
2 Oxygen (4ltr.) for H. A. climbing Sherpa guide.
Sufficient backup oxygen bottles and Mask, Regulator set available at our Base Camp (Chargeable as per use).
First Aid Medical Kit Box with medicines at base camp.
Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu.
Mount Cho Oyu summit certificate after the successful summit of the peak.
Government official taxes and company service charge.

Up to Summit Cost Excludes

International airfare: To and from your country.
Nepal entry visa fee (To be applied for 60 days - Visa can be obtained upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport-Kathmandu).
Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
Hotel after 6 nights stay in Kathmandu.
Personal trekking and climbing gears (trekking & climbing Boots).
Charges for communication equipment and commercial filming permits during the trek and expedition.
Airport customs charges for expedition gear and materials.
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, Hospital medical expenses, emergency evacuation and lost your luggage.
Applicable permit fees, customs charges, Drone and commercial filming permit.
Personal Expenses: Phone calls, internet, battery recharge, laundry service, postage, alcoholic beverages, bottles and canned beverages, specialty coffee or espresso drinks etc during in teahouse lodges on the way to base camp and return.
Bank/wire transfer fees (if applicable).
Summit Bonus for Personal H. A. climbing Sherpa guide USD 1000. (Please see the information mentioned below.)
International airport departure tax at Kathmandu Airport - TIA.
Any other service cost which is not included in the Cost Includes.
Tips for Nepali base camp support crew’s.

Note for expedition participants:
Expedition service up to Base Camp: This applies to those who have booked the expedition service - up to Base Camp. The cost does not include the High Altitude (H. A.) Climbing Sherpa guide, food and fuel, tents, climbing gear, fixed ropes up to the summit, or the Sherpa’s bonus beyond Advance Base Camp.
Additional Cost for a High Altitude Climbing Sherpa: USD 4,300 (If required by client).

The additional cost for a High Altitude Climbing Sherpa (H. A.) includes: Expedition equipment allowance, Personal climbing gears, daily wages, food and fuel from base camp to summit, helicopter rescue coverage, medical expenses, accident insurance for the Sherpa, all ground transportation, domestic flight tickets (Kathmandu–Lukla–Kathmandu or Ramechhap–Lukla–Ramechhap), and a personal sleeping tent at base camp, among other essentials.

Summit Bonus for High Altitude Climbing Sherpa (H. A.): USD 500 for reaching Camp at 8,000m, plus USD 500 for climbing from 8,000m to the summit - total USD 1000. This amount is payable on the spot (ABC) by the climbing member and applies only to those climber who purchase expedition services - up to summit.

We will provide the expedition cost based on your group size and specific service requirements. Please feel free to email us or use the 'Book Expedition' form to send us your inquiry.

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Trip Highlights

Location
Asia, Nepal – China (Tibet)
Himalayan Range
Mahalangur Himalayas
Height
8,201m.- (26,906 ft)
Latitude
28°05′39″N
Longitude
86°39′39″E
Trip Days
42 Days
Normal Ascent Route
South East Ridge
First Ascent
October 19, 1954 by Herbert Tichy, Joseph Jöchler, Pasang Dawa Lama - winter ascent 12 Feb. 1985 Maciej Berbeka and Maciej Pawlikowski.
Easiest Route
Snow/ice/glacier climb
Grade
Mountaineering
Group Size
Minimum 4 Climbers/Group Joining Basis
Lodging Level
Hotel/Lodges/Camping
Accommodation
5 Nights Kathmandu and 36 Nights Lodges/Camping
Food
B/L/D, Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Best Seasons
Spring/Autumn
Caravan Route
Kathmandu - Lukla - Namche Bazar - Dole - Gokyo Lake - Cho Oyu Base Camp - Namche Bazar - Lukla - Kathmandu