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, 2025                      Kathmandu Arrival Date: September 07, 2025
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: April 15, 2025            Expedition Fixed Departure Date: Sept. 10, 2025

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:
If you have your own private group or team, please e-mail us to know the price and details of expedition.
If you are alone and looking for a group to join then visit our fix-departure expedition information.

Exdition Outline Itinerary: Spring 2025

2 April - Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
13 April - Day 02: Kathmandu free.
14 April - Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
15 April - Day 04: Fly to Lukla (2,800m.) and trek to Phakding (2,622m.).
16 April - Day 05: Phakding – Namche Bazar (3,440m.)
17 April - Day 06: Namche rest for acclimatization.
18 April - Day 07: Namche – Dole Village (4,200m).
19 April - Day 08: Dole – Machharmo (4,410m).
20 April - Day 09: Machharmo – Gokyo Lake. (4,750m.).
21 April - Day 10: Gokyo rest day for acclimatization.
22 April - Day 11: Gokyo – Ngozumba Tso.
23 April - Day 12: Ngozumba Tso – Cho Oyu Base Camp (5,400m.)
24 April/16 May - Day 13/35: Climbing period for Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201m.- Nepal side)
17 May - Day 36: Clean up base camp trek back to Gokyo Lake.
18 May - Day 37: Gokyo Lake – Dole.
19 May - Day 38: Dole – Namche Bazar.
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.

Exdition Outline Itinerary: Autumn 2025

07 October - Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
08 October - Day 02: Kathmandu free.
09 October - Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
10 October - Day 04: Fly to Lukla (2,800m.) and trek to Phakding (2,622m.).
11 October - Day 05: Phakding – Namche Bazar (3,440m.)
12 October - Day 06: Namche rest for acclimatization.
13 October - Day 07: Namche – Dole Village (4,200m).
14 October - Day 08: Dole – Machharmo (4,410m).
15 October - Day 09: Machharmo – Gokyo Lake. (4,750m.).
16 October - Day 10: Gokyo rest day for acclimatization.
17 October - Day 11: Gokyo – Ngozumba Tso.
18 October - Day 12: Ngozumba Tso – Cho Oyu Base Camp (5,400m.)
19 Oct./10 Nov. - Day 13/35: Climbing period for Cho Oyu (8,201m.- Nepal side)
11 November - Day 36: Clean up base camp trek back to Gokyo Lake.
12 November - Day 37: Gokyo Lake – Dole.
13 November - Day 38: Dole – Namche Bazar.
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.

Service Includes up to Base Camp

All land transportation by Car, Van, Jeep, Toyota Hiace or, Tourist Bus. (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up and drop).
5 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed & Breakfast plan (before and after the expedition).
Air Ticket: Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu for member, Liaison officer and Expedition staffs.
Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp and back.
Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp and back.
BC single sleeping tent and Mattress for each member, BC staffs and Liaison officer.
All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table, chairs, cooking utensils for Base Camp.
Food and fuel at Base Camp.
Service of Government Liaison officer.
Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp.
Equipments allowance, daily wages of cook, kitchen boy and Liaison officer.
Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison officer and porters.
Expedition Permit fee of Mt. Cho Oyu.
Khumbu area entrance and Sagarmatha National Park entrance fee.
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.
2 Expedition duffel bag or Barrel for each member.
Generator or Solar panel at Base Camp for light and charging.
Sat Phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use.
Emergency medical Oxygen bottle with Mask and regulator at Base Camp.
Visa extension fee.
Garbage deposit fees.
Official tax and agency service charge.

Service does not include

International airfare: To and from your country.
Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport at upon arrival).
Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu.
Personal climbing gear and equipment above Base Camp.
High Tents above Base Camp.
High altitude food and fuel above Base Camp.
Oxygen bottle with Mask and regulator (will be provided as per request).
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage.
Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, Walkie Talkies communication equipment and commercial filming.
International airport departure tax at Kathmandu Airport.
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
Tips and summit bonus.

Expedition service up to Summit

All land transportation by Car, Van, Jeep, Toyota Hiace or, Tourist Bus. (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up and drop).
5 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed & Breakfast plan (before and after the expedition).
Air Ticket: Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu for member, Liaison officer and Expedition staffs.
Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp and back.
Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp and back.
All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table, chairs and cooking utensils for BC.
BC single sleeping tent and Mattress for each member, BC staffs and Liaison officer.
Food and fuel at Base Camp.
Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp.
Service of Government Liaison officer.
Equipments allowance, wages of cook, kitchen boy and Liaison officer.
Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison officer and porters.
Expedition Permit fee of Mt. Cho Oyu.
Khumbu area entrance and Sagarmatha National Park entrance fee.
1 High altitude Sherpa per climber to carry all food & gear to higher camps. Also assist the member during climb and summit attempt.
Common climbing equipment such as ropes, ice screws, ice bar, pitons, etc.
High altitude food.
High altitude fuel.
High altitude tents.
Per Person 40 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels allowed for expedition till Base Camp.
Per Person 30 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels is allowed for returned to Kathmandu.
2 Expedition duffel bag or Barrel for each member.
Generator or, Solar panel at Base Camp for light and charging.
Sat Phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use.
Emergency medical Oxygen bottle with Mask and regulator at Base Camp.
Visa extension fee.
Garbage deposit fees.
Official tax and agency service charge.

Expedition service does not include

International airfare: To and from your country.
Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport at upon arrival).
Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu.
Personal climbing gear and equipment above Base Camp.
High Tents above Base Camp.
High altitude food and fuel above Base Camp.
Oxygen bottle with Mask and regulator (will be provided as per request).
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage.
Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, Walkie Talkies communication equipment and commercial filming.
International airport departure tax at Kathmandu Airport.
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
Tips and summit bonus.

Hiring High Altitude Climbing Sherpa (Guide): USD 3000 Per Sherpa (If required by Member)

Note:

We will provide you the expedition cost as per your size of group or, as per your requirement for the expedition service. We request you to e-mail us or, use "Book Expedition" form for send us your message.

Above given cost does not include the climbing Sherpa’s food and fuel, tents, climbing gears and summit bonus above advance base camp.

Hiring a high altitude Sherpa does cost includes equipment allowances, daily wages, food and fuel up to base camp, insurance, flight from Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu and sleeping tents at Base Camp etc.

Summit Bonus: Camp 8000m. = USD 500 and over 8000m. to summit= USD 1000 = 1500 USD extra payable for climbing Sherpa on the spot.

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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
Hotel Room/Single Tent/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