- Overview
- Itinerary
Overview
Cho Oyu with the altitude of 8201m is the sixth highest mountain in the world standing high above the Tibetan plains in the Nepal- Tibet border. Since it is easily accessible with less objective dangers blended with uncomplicated terrain; Cho Oyu is technically straightforward and is safer to climb. The north face of Cho Oyu is the classic Himalayan climb in the Tibet giving an ideal opportunity for mountaineers who want to test themselves to extreme altitude. First climbed by Austrian climbers S. Moechler, H. Tichy along with P. Dawa Lama in 1954 the summit offer 360degree panorama of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Chamlang, Ama Dablam along with other peaks of Khumbu region.
From Kathmandu we will drive through friendship and enter Tibet via Zhangmu and then drive to Old Tingri from where the real trek begins. The trek goes through the Tibetan plateau which takes us to Chinese Base Camp which is situated at the altitude of 5000m. The climb from here mostly comprises of low angles snow slopes up to 30degree which takes us to advance base camp at 5700m. Though the base camp is established in Rongbuk glacier at 5180m the real climb starts from Camp I which is set at 6,400m. While climbing we will use three camps on the mountain; the highest is set at the elevation of 7,500m which ultimately takes us to summit within 5to 8 hours under normal circumstances.
CAMP I (6400m):
ToDay we walk for around 6-8hours via Gyabrag glacier and then climb steeply through thick snow and ultimately arrive to Camp I.
CAMP II (7,000M):
From camp I the route goes through the snow ridge and we will walk through the fixed ropes for around 7-9 hours to Camp II.
CAMPIII (7,500m):
We will continue the walk through the snow for around 3-4hours to camp III.
SUMMIT DAY :
It takes around 6-8hours to reach summit. The walk is quite easy through the snow and rock and altitude is the only thing you have to tackle.
Itinerary
Day 1: Kathmandu arrival and transfer to Hotel.
Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing; this includes Pashupatinath, Boudhhanath, Swoyambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar Square. In the evening you will be attending the briefing about the trip.
Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Kodari and cross border and drive to Nyalam.
Day 4: Get acclimatized in Nyalam(3400m) and explore the area.
Day 5-6: Catch a ride to Tingri and get acclimatized there.
Day 7-9: Drive to Chinese Base Camp (4,800m). Get rest and acclimatize in the prevailing environmental circumstances.
Day 10-12: climb to Advance Base Camp (5,700m).
Day 13- 35: Climbing period from Advance Bank Camp to the summit of Cho Oyu.
Day 36: Trek back to Chinese base camp.
Day 37: Trace your path back to Naylam.
Day 38: Cross the border and drive back to Kathmandu. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 39: Free Day in Kathmandu. Get relaxed and pamper yourself by visiting some spa or do some family shopping in the afternoon. In the evening we will organize a farewell celebration with some cultural program.
Day 40: Transfer to airport for your onward journey.
