Trip Overview
Cho Oyu (8188m), located at a short distance to the west of Everest in the Khumbu region of Eastern Nepal along the Tibetan border it is the sixth-highest mountain in the world. There are no really technical sections and the objective dangers are close to non-existent. Its relatively easy access makes it an attractive climb for someone with limited time, as it can be attempted in roughly 6 weeks round trip. Base Camp is accessible by jeep and it is possible to reach Kathmandu in a very long d...
Cho Oyu (8188m), located at a short distance to the west of Everest in the Khumbu region of Eastern Nepal along the Tibetan border it is the sixth-highest mountain in the world. There are no really technical sections and the objective dangers are close to non-existent. Its relatively easy access makes it an attractive climb for someone with limited time, as it can be attempted in roughly 6 weeks round trip. Base Camp is accessible by jeep and it is possible to reach Kathmandu in a very long day from Base Camp. Because of its ease of access, ABC is often crowded with a large number of expeditions. Just west of Cho Oyu is the Nangpa La, the old trade route between the Khumbu Sherpas and Tibet. It was the third such peak climbed, and the first climbed by a light expedition in autumn. Herbert Tichy, Joseph Jöchler, and Sherpa Pasang Dawa Lama of an Austrian expedition first climbed the mountain on October 19, 1954, via the northwest ridge.
Cho Oyu, which translates as “Turquoise Goddess” in Tibetan, straddles the border between Nepal and Tibet at the Western edge of the mountainous Khumbu region, around 20 km from Everest.
- Climbing any mountain, especially 8000m above, is tough but highly rewarding as well. So, do prepare yourself Psychologically and Physically to withstand all possible hazards that may come across your path during the mountaineering journey.
- The expedition is EXTREMELY Challenging but worth it. Before the summit push, we will have enough time at the Base Camp where our supremely talented climbing Sherpa guide will train you very well to be in the Himalayas by providing you with all technical know-how and techniques.
- The summit lies at a higher altitude and can cause altitude sickness to anyone attempting the summit push. But proper acclimatization, enough Oxygen which will be carried and reserved at higher camps for emergency use, and support/assistance by our high altitude climbing Sherpa Guide will help you go through to reach the summit of your dream mountain. Above the higher camps, we will always have extra bottles of oxygen in case of emergencies. This is why one must go on an expedition to any of the 7 thousand before heading to any 8000m. This will not only help you gain experience in the high altitude but also familiarize you with all the gears and equipment while handling extremely cold temperatures, gaining great crampon skills on and on the rock, snow, ice, rappelling with a pack on, and using ascenders and jumars on a fixed-line. Along with tolerance at a high altitude, you need strength, endurance, and strong cardiovascular conditioning.
Trip Facts
- Peak Name / Country: Mt. Cho Oyu / China
- Service: Full Board
- Duration: 45 Days
- Route Grade: NW Face / Northern Ridge Difficult
- Range: Khumbu Himal
- Max Elevation: 8,188 M.
- Walking Hrs Per Day: 4-5 Hrs
- Nature: Hotel+ Lodge+Tent
- Group Size: 2-15 PAX
- Climbing Ratio: 1+1 (1 Member 1 Climbing Sherpa Guide)
- Best Season: Autumn/Spring
Mt. Cho Oyu Climbing Route Details
Base Camp (5,200m)
- Location: Situated at the end of the jeep track from Tingri.
- Details: Base Camp is the starting point of the climb, where climbers spend several days acclimatizing and preparing for the higher camps. This is where the logistics are organized, and climbers get ready for the trek to Advanced Base Camp.
Intermediate Camp (5,400m)
- Trek Duration: Approximately 6-7 hours from Base Camp.
- Details: Intermediate Camp is a transient camp used to break the journey to Advanced Base Camp. The trek involves crossing a moraine and is crucial for acclimatization.
Advanced Base Camp (ABC) (5,700m)
- Trek Duration: Approximately 5-6 hours from Intermediate Camp.
- Details: Advanced Base Camp serves as the main operational hub for the climb. Climbers spend a significant amount of time here acclimatizing, training, and preparing for the ascent to higher camps. ABC offers stunning views of Cho Oyu and the surrounding peaks.
Camp 1 (6,400m)
- Ascent Duration: 4-6 hours from ABC.
- Route Details: The route to Camp 1 involves crossing a glacier and negotiating a series of moderate ice and snow slopes. Fixed ropes are often used on steeper sections.
- Details: Camp 1 is the first high camp, where climbers spend a night to acclimatize and prepare for higher altitudes.
Camp 2 (7,000m)
- Ascent Duration: 4-6 hours from Camp 1.
- Route Details: The climb from Camp 1 to Camp 2 includes a steep ice wall known as the 'Ice Cliff.' Fixed ropes are essential for this section. The route also traverses crevasses and requires careful navigation.
- Details: Camp 2 is situated on a broad plateau and serves as an intermediate camp before the final push to the summit.
Camp 3 (7,400m)
- Ascent Duration: 4-5 hours from Camp 2.
- Route Details: The route from Camp 2 to Camp 3 involves climbing steep and exposed slopes, often with fixed ropes for safety. This section can be challenging due to the altitude and weather conditions.
- Details: Camp 3 is the highest camp on the mountain, positioned for the summit attempt. Climbers typically rest here for a few hours before making a push for the summit.
Summit Push (8,201m)
- Ascent Duration: 10-12 hours from Camp 3.
- Route Details: The final ascent to the summit involves climbing steep snow slopes and navigating the 'Yellow Band,' a rock and snow feature near the summit. The route may have fixed ropes in place, especially on steeper sections.
- Details: The summit of Cho Oyu offers breathtaking panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and the Tibetan plateau. Climbers spend a brief time at the summit before descending back to Camp 3 due to extreme altitude and weather conditions.
Descent: The descent follows the same route in reverse:
- From Summit to Camp 3-Camp 3 to Camp 2-Camp 2 to Camp 1-Camp 1 to Advanced Base Camp and Trek from Advanced Base Camp to Base Camp
Key Considerations
- Acclimatization: Proper acclimatization is crucial. Spend ample time at each camp and conduct acclimatization climbs to higher altitudes before descending to sleep lower.
- Weather: Monitor weather conditions closely. Summit attempts are often dictated by favorable weather windows.
- Health and Safety: Regular health checks and being vigilant for signs of altitude sickness are essential. Hydration, nutrition, and rest play critical roles in maintaining health.
- Equipment: Ensure all climbing gear is in excellent condition, including crampons, ice axes, harnesses, ropes, and clothing suitable for extreme cold.
Climbing History of Mt. Cho Oyu:
- First ascent in 1954 (Austrian).
- 1959: First women's Himalayan expedition to an 8,000m peak. (Two of the women and one Sherpa were killed in two separate avalanches.)
- Approximately 465 people attended the summit prior to spring, 1995.
- Approximately 17 people were killed on the mountain (making it by far the safest of the 8,000m peaks).
NOTE: Prioritize your training efforts with the following techniques assuming you are in good health and injury-free;
- Climbing Conditioning: Uphill climbing with a backpack, walking, and staircase climbing
- Strength training for lower body and core
- Cardiovascular Training: Include both aerobic and anaerobic workouts with and without pack-weight
- Flexibility Training: Include stretches for overall body
This detailed route description aims to provide climbers with a comprehensive understanding of the path to the summit of Cho Oyu, ensuring a well-prepared and safe ascent.
The best time and date to Arrive In KTM: 07. SEP ………….
Departure TO Kerung: 11.SEP ……….
Trip Ends: 21. OCT……….
NOTE: Experience in (6000 m. / 7000 m.) mountaineering is recommended and required to sign up for this expedition.
Trip Highlights
- Cho-Oyu: The 6th Highest Mountain in the World
- Services: Full Board / Basecamp Service
- Starting and Ending Date: 07 or 08 September 2023 - 21 October 2023
- Climbing Sherpa Guide: 1+1 (1 Climber 1 Climbing Sherpa Guide)
- 3 Bottles of Oxygen
- Stunning views from the Summit
- Experience the unique culture of the region and explore the diverse Flora & Fauna
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Why Climbing With XTREME CLIMBER’S ???
- Experienced and Highly professional climbing Sherpa guide, Kitchen staff, and Basecamp Manager.
- Well-equipped with climbing equipment and logistic support for base camp and higher camps with Hi-tech in weather forecast and communication
- Safety is a top priority for us, and we take every step to minimize risks and ensure the well-being of our clients.
- We offer a variety of itineraries to suit different abilities and interests, so you can choose the option that best meets your needs.
Itinerary
Cost includes
Full Board: Full Board Service for our entire range of flagship Mountaineering Expeditions to all 8,000m peaks. Xtreme Climbers Full Board service means that we will provide a Trekking service, an in-base camp service, and a High camp service executed by our Climbing Sherpa Guide. All our Full Board clients will have a personal Sherpa Climbing guide exclusively dedicated to the client for the duration of the climbing.
Xtreme Climbers climbing Sherpa guide team will set and secure climbing routes in collaboration with other climbing teams participating on the route, Setting up all high camps with camping equipment, provisions, and Oxygen and preparing high altitude food for our client. Assisting our valuable client on the route and ensuring the client 100% safety and well-being on the route through guiding and negotiating the route access priorities at a pace and schedule determined by clients’ physical condition and preferred pace. Ensure total commitment to the client in case of emergency with clients’ safety and well-being as overriding priority.
High camp service for Full Board Service clients will consist of the provision of all equipment necessary to fix the route, all camping equipment, fuel, and food for high camps as well as oxygen provision, including mask and regulator and the latest model of Poisk oxygen, Summit system of Mask regulators in quantities specified in your climbing itinerary as per height of Mountain.
Full Board Cost Includes:
01. ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE: Airport -Hotel transfers – Airport (Pick Up and Drop), by a private vehicle.
02. HOTEL ACCOMMODATION IN KATHMANDU: 4 nights hotel in Kathmandu (4-star category) - Twin Shearing on bed and breakfast plan.
03. WELCOME DINNER: One Welcome Dinner in a tourist standard restaurant in Kathmandu with
Office Staff.
04. CARGO CLEARANCE: Assistance for cargo clearance in Nepal’s Customs, clearance cost is subject to a charge.
05. VISA FEE / PERMITS: All arrangements for Visa to Tibet and Expedition Royalty and permit of Chinese Government (CMA/TMA) to climb Mt. Cho Oyu.
06. LIAISON OFFICER: 1 Government Liaison officer in Tibet with full equipment, salary, and accommodation.
07. GARBAGE MANAGEMENT: Stool Shipment Transfer & Garbage Deposit Fees.
08. RUBBISH COLLECTION FEE: USD 1000 per climber standard rubbish collection fee.
09. INSURANCE: Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved Nepalese staff during the trek and expedition.
10. DUFFLE BAG, Face Mask, Sun Hat (XTREME CLIMBER’S): One 120.lt’ Duffle Bag to each expedition member including Dustproof Face Mask and Sun Hat will be provided to each member.
11. MEMBER TRANSPORTATION (Land Transportation): In a group, drive from Kathmandu to the Chinese Basecamp via Kerung Border by Jeep. And while returning from the Chinese Basecamp to Kathmandu as per itinerary.
12. EXPEDITION STUFFS TRANSPORTATION: Transportation of all necessary equipment for all Members and Staff from Kathmandu to Chinese Basecamp (by jeep) – Basecamp to Advance Basecamp by Yak – While returning: Advance Basecamp to Basecamp by Yak - Chinese Basecamp to Kathmandu by Jeep.
13. MEMBER LUGGAGE: Up to 60 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek to be carried by Yaks. If luggage exceeds 60 KG, then an extra Yak will be required. ($400 USD Per Yak and carry 40 KG).
14. FOOD AND LODGING: 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Hotel/Lodge during the trek and at the Basecamp. Hygienic and fresh green vegetables, fresh meat, fruits, soft drinks, and juice will be served regularly during the entire expedition. Well-managed base camp set up for members & Staff.
15. YAKS: Yaks for the transportation of member personal luggage (60 KG maximum) and expeditions stuff from Chinese Basecamp - Advanced Basecamp - Chinese Base camp.
16. BASE CAMP / ABC STAFF: Experienced and well-trained BC Cook & Kitchen Helpers as required.
17. STAFF SALARY AND ALLOWANCE: All Nepalese staff & porter’s daily wages, salary, equipment, food & clothing.
18. BASE CAMP / ABC TENT: Each member will have an individual box tent in Base Camp.
19. BASE CAMP / ABC EQUIPMENT: Single Tent, foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dining Tent, 1 Kitchen Tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower Tent, 1 Staffs Tent, 1 Tent for Nepalese base camp staff, Store tent, Tables & chairs & all necessary cooking gears.
20. SOLAR/GENERATOR/LIGHT / HEATER: 1 Solar panel and Generator for lights at base camp, for the battery charges, laptop, and other electronic devices / Heater at base camp in each Dining and other necessary camps.
21. TRAINING: Oxygen, Mask Regulator, Ice wall, and Ladder training at Basecamp by a professional guide.
22. HIGH ALTITUDE CLIMBING SHERPA: 1 veteran and government-licensed climbing Sherpa Guide (Everest and Cho-Oyu Summiteers) per member (1 Member: 1 Sherpa), during the entire climb from Basecamp to the summit and back, and on each rotation.
23. ASSISTANCE: Climbing Sherpa to assist in carrying your gear to the high camps.
24. CLIMBING SHERPA SALARY & ALLOWANCE: Climbing Sherpa Salary, Equipment, Food, and Clothing.
25. OXYGEN BOTTLE (O2): Summit Oxygen: 3 oxygen bottles (4 liters.) for each member and 1 oxygen bottle for each high-altitude Sherpa.
26. OXYGEN MASK & REGULATOR: 1 Set of Summit Oxygen masks and regulator for each member and high-altitude Sherpa, which has to be returned after the expedition.
27. BACK-UP: Back-up oxygen cylinder, mask, and regulator (with appropriate charge).
28. HIGH CAMP SERVICE (INFRASTRUCTURE & LOGISTICS): High Altitude Tent, Necessary cooking EPI gas, cooking pot, High food for a member, Sherpa, and other crews at (C1) (C2) (C3) and (C4). Group climbing gears, and fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period as required.
29. HIGH CAMP KITCHEN AND DINING: XCTE will have one cook, kitchen, and dining tents in C 1 and C 2.
30. HIGH ALTITUDE TENT: Members will share tents in high camps (2 members: 1 tent).
31. ROPE FIXING TEAM: A team of experienced Climbing Sherpas will fix the route on Cho-Oyu (no extra charge will be applied to members).
32. SAT PHONE / WALKIE-TALKIE: Satellite Phone for emergency communication carried by Sherpa, also available for members with appropriate charge. Walkie-Talkie for communicating from Base Camp-Mountain-Base Camp.
33. PERMITS: Satellite Phone / Walkie-talkie permit for all members and staff.
34. WEATHER FORECAST: Weather forecast report regularly from Meteotest, Bern (Switzerland) during the entire expedition.
35. MEDICAL KIT / MAP: Comprehensive Medical kit for members and staff and Trekking and climbing map.
36. SUMMIT CERTIFICATE: Mt. Cho-Oyu climbing summit certificate issued by CMA (after climbing Mt. Cho-Oyu successfully).
Cost Excludes
01. AIRFARE: International flight airfare (From To Kathmandu).
02. NEPAL ENTRY VISA FEE: The Nepal Entry Visa fee USD 125 for 90 Days.
03. LUNCH & DINNER: Lunch & dinner during the stay in Kathmandu (also in case of early return from Trekking / Expedition or any other trip than the scheduled itinerary).
04. EXTRA NIGHTS IN KATHMANDU: Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu or during the trip then the scheduled itinerary. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition, or domestic flight cancellation (or due to any other reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
05. INSURANCE POLICY: Insurance covering both medical and high-altitude evacuation costs (for the trip cancellation, interruption high- altitude rescue & air evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.) *Mandatory
06. PERSONAL EXPENSES: Telephone Calls, Internet, Toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, Hard or soft drinks, beers or any Alcoholic beverages (during the trek and in Kathmandu but we will have soft drinks for members at base camp).
07. PERSONAL CLIMBING EQUIPMENT: Clothing, Packing Items, Bags, Personal Medical Kit, and all kinds of Personal Trekking / Climbing Gear.
08. TOILETRIES: any toiletries items such as soap/shampoos, toilet/tissue papers, toothpaste, and other items used to keep yourself clean.
09. FILMING / INTERNET SERVICE: Special Filming, Camera, Drone permit fee or Internet service included during the trek.
10. EXTRA YAK: Per yak, it's $400 (1 Yak can carry up to 40. Kg) if required extra we can manage.
11. SAT PERMIT: Satellite permits are $500 per person.
12. SUMMIT BONUS / TIPS: Summit bonus for each climbing Sherpa- Minimum USD 1800. Calculate some tips for Basecamp staff – Minimum USD 500 Per person.
13. Nepal entry and re-entry visa fee: Nepal entry and re-entry visa fee (Visa issuance on arrival in Kathmandu)
14. EXTRA: Any other services or activities, that are not mentioned in the itinerary Or Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in Government regulations, etc or not listed in the “Cost Includes” section.
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