Cho Oyu Expedition

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Cho Oyu (8201m) is the sixth highest mountain in the world, located at short distance to the west from Everest in the Khumbu region of Eastern Nepal along the Tibetan border.

There’s 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 it’s 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.

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Kathmandu & transfer to your hotel.
Day 2: Rest day in Kathmandu: Tibet Visa Preparation
Day 3: Tibet Visa Issue and Expedition briefing
Day 4: Rest day in Kathmandu.
Day 5: Drive from Kathmandu to Timure
Day 6: Cross the border of Nepal and Drive to Kerung (1962m)
Day 7: Drive from Kerung in Old Thingri (4,300m)
Day 8: Acclimatization and Preparation day in Old Thingri
Day 9: Drive from Old Thingri to Cho Oyu Chinese Basecamp (5,100m), Via Rombuk Monastery
Day 10-12: 3 more Nights Stay in Cho Oyu Chinese Basecamp (5,100m)
Day 13: Trek from Cho Oyu Basecamp to Intermediate Camp (5,400m)
Day 14: Ascent from Intermediate basecamp to Advance Basecamp (5,700m)
Day 15 – Day 39: Climbing Period [Adv. Basecamp – Summit (8,201m) – Adv.Basecamp]
Day 40: Descend from Adv. Basecamp to Cho Oyu Basecamp
Day 41: Drive back from Cho Oyu Basecamp to Thingri
Day 42: Drive from Thingri to Kerung
Day 43: Cross the border and drive to Kathmandu (Overnight stay at Hotel)
Day 44: Free day or rest day in Kathmandu.
Day 45: Depart Kathmandu