Cho Oyu (8201 m) guided climbing expedition
Local IFMGA-certified mountain guide Tshering and his group of guides invite you to climb 8201-meter Cho Oyu Peak, on the Tibetan-Nepalese border. An unforgettable 38-day expedition!
Himalaya
38 Days
Apr, May, Aug - Nov
Very high
Advanced
Highlights
- Climb Cho Oyu, the sixth highest mountain in the world.
- Enjoy a unique mountaineering adventure on the Tibet-Nepal border.
- Discover the amazing mountain culture of the Himalayas.
Description
Would you like to join an amazing 38-day expedition to the Cho Oyu summit! This stunning mountain lies on the border between Nepal and Tibet and boasts an altitude of 8,188 meters (26,864 ft), making it the 6th highest summit in the world. In addition, it is also considered the most straightforward 8000m peak.
However, as with any mountain of such height, it is a serious climb that requires good preparation as well as an excellent fitness level. We’ll ascend through its northwest face, starting from Tibet. This route takes us up through easy snow slopes. There will be only one steep serac barrier that we must face at an altitude of 6400 meters (20997 ft).
As for the itinerary, we’ll meet up in Kathmandu where we’ll prepare our equipment and fly to Lhasa in Tibet. There, we’ll first do some previous acclimatization treks around Tingri. Our first-night camps will be at altitudes of around 4900m-16,072ft. We will then move to our base camp to finally spend 2 or 3 nights in intermediate campsites at altitudes of around 5400m (17,712ft). That way we will gradually gain altitude until we’re ready for our big goal. You can find a detailed day by day itinerary below.
Although Cho Oyu is a non-technical peak, it will be necessary to have some previous high-altitude climbing experience. And if you are and expert backcountry skier this mountain also gives you the chance of a fantastic ski descent!
Regarding the physical requirements, you will need to be extremely fit with a strong physical resistance. Of course, mental toughness also plays a big role. So you’ll need both a physical and mental preparation.
Want to join me on this real challenge in the Himalayas? Contact me now for further details. It’ll be my pleasure to be your guide!
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
- Permit and entrance fees
- Porters
- Mountain guide expenses
- Luggage transfer
- Tents
- Cooking utensils
- Local flights
Price details
- Please note that The government of Nepal might increase climbing permit fees for all peaks starting September 1, 2025. If implemented, this increase would be added to the current prices. If there are no changes announced to specific peak permits, their prices would remain the same.
- The price is for minimum 2 participants. PRICE INCLUDES Mt. ChoOyu peak permit fee. Tibet visa fee.Transfer airport-hotel-airport in Kathmandu and Lhasa. Airfare Kathmandu-Lhasa one way. 3-star hotel accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu for 5 nights.
- Hotel accommodation with breakfast in Lhasa, Shigatse, Tingri, and Kyirong on room sharing basis. Sightseeing in Lhasa with guide and transportation. Welcome group dinner in Kathmandu. Member’s personal luggage transfer from BC ABC - BC. Kitchen equipment, kitchen tent, dining tent with heater, toilet tent, shower tent, chairs & tables. Solar panel at ABC for light and charging small electronics. (Mobile phones, amateur digital cameras and handheld video cameras). Food and fuel at BC-ABC during expedition. Spacious single tent with insulated floor and mattress for each member at BC-ABC. Services of one high altitude Sherpa between 2 climbers to carry all food and gear to higher camps. Also assist the member during climb and summit attempt. Climbing Sherpa climbing and summit bonuses. Insurance for climbing Sherpa including evacuation, hospitalization, medical and life insurance. High altitude tents, food and fuel for all members and climbing Sherpas. Common climbing equipment (Required rope, ice bar, ice screw, etc) fees for rope fixing. 2 oxygen bottles (4Lts) per climber and 1 oxygen bottle for Sherpa with mask and regulator (For use only). Walkie-talkie for each member and Sherpa partnered team. Services of Nepalese cook and kitchen boy.Equipment allowances, daily wages, food, and tents for the cook, kitchen boy, and Chinese Liaison Officer. Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison officer and porters including emergency evacuation, hospitalization, medical, and life insurance.Satellite phone for emergency available at ABC.High way and conservation charges. Garbage deposit fee.Welcome group dinner in Kathmandu. COSTS DO NOT INCLUDE International flights. Meals at the hotel/lodges in Kathmandu and in Tibet. Personal climbing gears.Personal calls made through satellite phone subject to charges at US$ 3 per minute.Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage. Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone US$ 1000.00, communication equipment and commercial filming US$ 20,000.00 payable to CTMA. Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone and Email, etc. Applicable customs duty and import license fees for all expedition goods arriving in Nepal as air/road cargo. Personal solar pack for charging heavy electronics ( laptops, professional camera batteries etc ).Tips/gratitude for cooks and climbing Sherpa at the end of the trip.
- All of the guides on the Tshering Pande Bhote Guiding Team have local mountaineering certifications and have summited Everest several times. The coordination is carefully supervised every step of the way by some of the top IFMGA guides in the region.
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel
Suggested arrival date.
Day 2 to 3: In Kathmandu for Tibet visa processing
Day 4: Fly Kathmandu Lhasa (3650m-11680ft), transfer to Hotel
Fixed departure date for Tibet (27/08/2021)
Day 5: Lhasa: Sightseeing
Day 6: Drive to Shigatse (3900m-12480ft)- O/N Hotel
Day 7: Drive to Thingri (4350m-13,920ft)- O/N Hotel
Day 8: Rest day in Thingri for acclimatization
Day 9: Drive to Cho-Oyu BC(4900m-16,072ft)
Day 10 to 11: At BC to acclimatize and preparing loads to ABC
Day 12: Trek to Intermediate camp (5400m-17,712ft)
Day 13: Arrive at ABC (5600m-18,368ft)
Day 14 to 15: At ABC for puja ceremony, acclimatization and climbing preparations
Day 16 to 37: Climbing period
Day 38: Trek to BC and drive to Thingri.
Day 39: Drive to Kyirong border 2700m-8856ft)- O/N Hotel
Day 40: Short drive to the Nepal-Tibet border and drive to Kathmandu.
Day 41: In Kathmandu
Day 42: International departure
About the guide
-Tshering Pande Bhote Guiding Team
4.7
(24)
Mountain Guide
Hi! I'm Tshering, IFMGA/NNMGA certified mountain guide. I work together with a team of certified and professional mountain and trekking guides. If I'm not available to guide you, one of my colleagues will take great care of you.
I have been climbing since 1996, starting on the 8000m mountains in the Himalaya. I'm one of the few IFMGA/NNMGA certified mountain guides (Instructor) from south Asia, gaining my qualification from the New Zealand Mountain Guides Association (NZMGA) & Nepal National Mountain Guide Association (NNMGA).
I have successfully guided on Mt Everest on multiple occasions, and other 8000m peaks such as Mt Cho-oyu (8,201m) (3 times), Sisha Pangma (8,013m), Mt. Manaslu (8,163m), Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Mt. Makalu (8,463m), Mt. Lhotse (8,515m) and many more.
I have have also a strong international climbing experience and extensive knowledge of the logistics, planning and group dynamic that are also very crucial to successfully lead adventures in the Himalaya and around the world. I guided in New Zealand, Norway, France, Scotland, Thailand, Bhutan, Pakistan, India and Tibet. I'm also a rescue expert and a technical trainer for the mountain guides training.
I very much like guiding my clients in remote places, where no tourist goes. I like also discovering new routes and peaks. Please have a look to the different trekking and mountaineering expeditions I propose and contact me if you want to discuss about them. I can of course also guide you in more 'classic' routes, just get in touch with me and let's talk about your wishes!
My team of guides consists of:
Climbing guides:
Chhiring Sonam Lama Pasang Lama Dukchung Lama Pekma Lama DAWA Chhedar Bhote Wang Chhedar Bhote DAWA Phinjo Bhote Phurpu Thilen Bhote
Cook kitchen crew: Jusbir Tamang Sonam Bhote Tenzing Bhote Guru Bhote
All climbing guides have summited Everest several times.
Languages
Norwegian | Nepali | English
Certificates
NNMGA | IVBV | UIAGM | IFMGA
What people are saying about -Tshering Pande Bhote Guiding Team
Monique
It was a honour to meet Tshering and have him as a guide on my two day rock climbing adventure. He is very friendly, knowledgeable and has a very pleasant way to teach. Easy to communicate with, always available, even though I imagine he must be very busy. Had all the patience in answering all my questions. Superb climbing, superb rock in Hattiban, amazing area, with several monestries, a huge statue and a spiritual cave. I can only recommand you to book this trip. You will not regret it. Oh, almost forgot, he leaves you with a series of fabulous foto's of the trip as a memory. Overall, 10/10.
Guy
Ryan
A great expedition and a lifetime experience. Made possible by great companies and guiding. Very thankful for those who facilitated this trip.
Martin
Mein Guide Pimba war der für denkbar Beste. Wir haben uns auf Anhieb verstanden. Er gab mir zu jederzeit Sicherheit. Er ist ein sehr sehr angenehmer Mensch, den ich sofort schätzen gelernt habe. Ich würde mich ihm bis ans Ende der Welt gehen. Mein
Jake
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