Mount Cho Oyu: guided Tibetan expedition

Get the chance to reach the summit of Cho Oyu, one the easiest 8000m peak in the Himalaya range through the north route in Tibet. Be guided by Phurba, one of the very few IFMGA mountain guides from Nepal.

Himalaya

42 Days

Aug - Oct

Description

By joining this 42-day guided expedition in Tibet, you’ll have the chance to experience a wonderful adventure in some of the most beautiful landscapes on earth. Our climbing route to reach the summit of Mount Cho Oyu, will be its Northwestern ridge.

Mount Cho Oyu is 8.201 meters high. It is the 6th highest mountain of the world. Moreover, the peak is located at the border of Nepal and Tibet, in the heart of the Greater Himalaya mountain range.

The northwest ridge is the classic climbing route and it’s very accessible. Of course it has difficult sections but if it is compared with other 8.000-meter summits, it’s really easier.

Despite of its height, Mount Cho Oyu is perfect for climbers who want to improve their mountaineering skills. It is also a great option to get prepared for a bigger objective in the future: Mount Everest for example.

If you’re interested in this 42-day guided expedition in Tibet, please find below an estimate program and itinerary of the trip. The suggested departures is from late August till early September, but please ask me for other dates.

Please, contact me now for more information about next departures, prices and booking. I await your message anxiously so that we can plan this Tibetan trip together.

ITINERARY:

DAY 1: After arrival in Kathmandu you’ll be transferred to your hotel.
DAYS 2-4: In Kathmandu for Tibet visa processing
DAY 5: We spend the day in Lhasa and visit the wonders of this iconic city.
DAY 6: Lhasa: Sightseeing
DAY 7: Drive to Shigatse (3900m-12480ft)- O/N Hotel
DAY 8: Drive to Thingri (4350m-13,920ft)- O/N Hotel
DAY 9: Rest day in Thingri for acclimatization
DAY 10: Drive to Cho-Oyu BC (4900m-16,072ft)
DAYS 11-12: At BC to acclimatize and preparing loads to ABC
DAY 13: Trek to Intermediate camp (5400m-17,712ft)
DAY 14: Arrive at ABC (5600m-18,368ft)
DAY 15: At ABC for puja ceremony, acclimatization and climbing preparations
DAYS 16-37: 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: Resting day in Kathmandu.
DAY 42: Go back home or continue visiting this amazing region.

Price includes

Accommodation included
Guiding fee
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Transport during the trip
Permit and entrance fees
Mountain guide expenses
Luggage transfer
Flight to the start
Visa fee

Price details

Included:
Mt. ChoOyu peak permit fee for client and Sherpas. Tibet visa fee.
Transfer airporthotel-airport in Kathmandu
3star hotel accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu for 5 nights.
Hotel accommodation with breakfast in Lhasa, Shigatse Thingri and Kyirong on room sharing basis.
Day sightseeing in Lhasa and Shigatse.
Clients’ 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 BCABC during expedition.
Spacious single tent with insulated floor and mattress for each member at BCABC.
Services of one experienced highaltitude Sherpa per client to carry all food and gear to higher camps. Also assist the member during climb and summit attempt.
Climbing Sherpa climbing allowances.
Personal IFMGA guide support during acclimatization and summit push.
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).
Walkietalkie for each member and Sherpa partnered team.
Services of Nepalese cook and kitchen boy.
Equipment allowances, daily wages, food and tents for 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.
Not included:
International flights
Meals in Kathmandu and in Tibet hotels. 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.
Personal travels outside of the itinerary.
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.

FAQs

What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?

We understand that finding the perfect place to stay is an essential part of your adventure experience. To help you with this, we’ve curated a list of three highly recommended hotels that offer comfort, convenience, and a touch of local charm. These accommodations are well-suited for adventurers looking to relax and rejuvenate after an exciting day of exploration

Temple Tree Resort & Spa Pokhara Nepal

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The Pavilions Himalayas Pokhara Nepal

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Rupakot Resort Pokhara Nepal

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About the guide

Phurba Namgyal Sherpa Guiding Team

Mountain Guide

I'm a certified NNMGA / UIAGM / IFMGA mountain guide from Nepal. Together with my guiding team, we have been a top expedition seller or organizer for North side expeditions. We have been working very closely with the China Tibet authorities, and were able to obtain permit for complicated expeditions. I would say we have been specialized for North expeditions due to these reasons.

As a guide and mountaineer, I found my passion for the outdoors and climbing early in life when I was first contracted as a trekking guide for a Japanese team to Yala peak (5520m). Since then I have worked with many adventure tourism agencies and successfully summited Mt. Everest, Mt. Cho-Oyu, Mt. Ama Dablam , Mt. Baruntse and many other peaks in Nepal. I'm fluent in German and English which allowed me to guide in the Alps several times. I have a right temperament, I'm dedicated and I have a friendly approach to lead and help the climbing teams accomplish their goals.

Languages

Nepali | German | English

Certificates

NNMGA

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