Cho-Oyu Expedition - 44 Days

About Trip:

Cho Oyu, 8201 m/26,906 ft, ranks sixth among the world’s highest mountains. The peak is 12.4 miles/20 km west of Mount Everest and straddles the Nepal-Tibet border. Cho Oyu is one of only fourteen summits over 8000 m and a highly sought-out climb for worldwide mountaineers. Himalaya Hikes is here to assist you in making your climbing dreams on Cho Oyu come true safely and successfully.

The peak was first ascended by an Austrian expedition in 1954. As the sixth highest on the planet, the exhilarating accomplishment of climbing Cho Oyu would be recognized throughout the world, especially within the climbing community. Cho Oyu is considered one of the most technically accessible of the fourteen peaks over 8000 m and recommended as a first 8000 m peak before attempting Everest or another more technical 8000 m peak. On the Tibet side, it is possible to drive by jeep to base camp. Our Cho Oyu expedition is available for both spring and Autumn seasons Autumn is preferred for member aiming to join the Spring Everest expedition. TheSpring climb generally has more ice, with more snow encountered in the autumn, post-monsoon.

Cho Oyu is typically approached along the westridge from Tibet. As challenging as climbing an 8000 m peak can be, you can leave the planning and all logistical concerns to us, allowing you to focus on reaching the goal of a lifetime. We will support you in all ways and each member will be joined along the way by our seasoned team of Sherpa. Nuru Wanchuk Sherpa, organizes all of our expeditions and is a 13 times Everest Summitter and  a veteran of expeditions on peaks over 8,000 m. He is one of the foremost authorities in the world on Himalayan peaks, and the success rate of these expeditions has been an unparalleled 100% including nearly 90% of members summiting! With Nuru’s leadership, you are in expert, caring hands, and you can be assured that he has considered every measure to protect your well-being and to give you the best chance of Cho Oyu success.

Our knowledgeable crew of Sherpa specialists will be with you on the climb. Our exceptional team of guides has the skills and experience that can only be gained by living and working in the high Himalaya, a mountaineer’s paradise. With Nuru and our expert crew, you can be confident of your health and welfare on Cho Oyu!

The expedition itinerary is designedfrom experience, planned with careful attention by Nuru and professional climbers to safeguard a gradual rate of ascent with proper adjustment to altitude and environmental conditions.

After arriving in Kathmandu and meeting the team and other participants, we will complete pre-expedition briefings, equipment checks and other final preparations before taking a drive in personal vehicles to Tibet. We meet up with our full crew at Cho Oyu Base Camp where they will have established a comfortable camp and will be awaiting us. From there we begin a gradual journey upward to one of the highest points on the planet allowing for proper rest and rejuvenation along the way. Base Camp lies at 4900 m (16,075ft). Advance Base Camp is 5800m (19,030ft), Camp 1 is6400 m (21,000 ft), Camp 2is 7000m (22,965ft), and Camp 3 at 7450 m (24,440ft) from where we launch oursummit bid.

Porters and Yaks: The expedition will have porters and yaks to carry supplies, a dining tent, sleeping tent and more for your comfort.
Base Camp Accommodation:  Each individual client will be provided a personal two-man, high-performance tent at Base Camp. From Camp 1 and higher, it will be necessary to share tents.

Meals :We consider delicious and nutritious food and beverages to be a key component to the overall success of all of our expeditions. We charter the food in and take the utmost care in quality preparation. Our skilled High Altitude Chef will be with us for all meals at Base Camp and up to Advance Base Camp. From the Camp 1 onwards the climbing Sherpa will take care of all meals.

Oxygen Cylinders: Each client is provided oxygen cylinders, reserved in their name for personal use on the climb. These will be guaranteed to have original seals (not refilled cylinders) manufactured by Top out, UK.

We are well-known for our dedication to the highest standards of professionalism and responsible tourism and we look forward to you joining us for the climb of a lifetime! All accommodations in Kathmandu are at 5-Star hotels.