Cho Oyu Expedition -Cost and Itinerary 2024/25

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.

This is the first day when you will step in the land of Nepal.After your arrival in Kathmandu airport,you will be picked up by Airport Picking Team by Bharal Adventure.You will be warmly welcomed by Bharal Adventure as you are going to experience this amazing expedition with us this time.After your welcome program, you will be transferred to the booked hotel or accommodation by Bharal Adventure.

Day 2 : Expedition Preparation day in Kathmandu.

This is the second day of our journey.This day as we will be preparing and discuss our further team work regarding the expedition you will be explained everything in detail by Bharal Adventure Team.You will be clarified what type of journey we are heading for.What type of difficulties you will face and what would be the major solutions for them.Next day, we will have a free day after the discussion ends.And if you want then we will be visiting several World heritage Listed wonders in Kathmandu like Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bouddhanath, Swyambhunath and Pashupatinath Temple and also have required shopping for the expedition for your personal requirement.

Day 4 : Fly to Lukla(25min) 2860m. & trek to Phakding (3-4hrs)2622m./Monjo.

Our journey starts formally today.We will have the quick flight of to Lukla from Kathmandu Airport.After we reach to the land of Lukla we will have the opportunity to evaluate several beautiful scenes and have the panoramic views.After a short break then we will head towards Phakding.Slowly and gradually we will have an adventurous hike to Phakding and stay there for moving our journey ahead next day.

Day 5 : Phakding/Monjo – Namche Bazaar(5hrs) 3440m.

After a test trek to Phakding we will have breakfast early in the morning and move ahead to onserve Sagarmatha National Park which is no doubt enough to steal your heart.Then we will hike up to Namche Bazaar which is also one of the fabulous places in Nepal.

Day 6 : Namche rest for acclimatization.

After luxurious hike from Sagarmatha National Park region and Namche we will have to rest today so that we could take our journey more effectively in further days.

Day 7 : Namche – Dole (4hrs)(4,200m)

After regenerating our energy from the resting day we will move from Namche to Dole.In Dole we will be visiting various highlights such as Pasture Museu/Birthplace of Pasture ,Museum of fine Arts ,Forest of Chaux etc.And then go to over hotel for a sweet sleep.

Day 8 : Dole – Machharmo (5hrs)(4,410m).

The trail starts up with scenic ridge above Dole and proceeds through amiable summer settlements and fascinating hamlet of Luza (4360m) along the Dudh Koshi Valley towards Maccherma, the last major settlement on the way to Gokyo. This is also the place where the Khumbu people first sighted Yeti in 1974. A visit to Himalayan Rescue Hospital is scheduled where the team attends a lecture regarding the altitude sickness, its precaution and primary treatment.

Day 9 : Machharmo – Gokyo Lake(5hrs) (4,750m.).

Climbing through a ridge Chorten, the team moves through Pangka (4480m) to terminal of Ngozamba Glacier towards Lake Longpongo on the bank of which is consigned the Lama footprints on a stone, passing through Lake Taboche Tsho towards the third lake by which Gokyo Village is settled. A relaxing lunch will be further rewarded with an amusing walk along Dudh Pokhari, the third lake.

Day 10 : Gokyo rest day for acclimatization upto Ngozumba Tso Glacier

This day we will rest a little and move forward on our journey.Total 2 days is assumed For acclimatization, a hike to Gokyo Ri will be arranged on this day with the exciting prospect of visiting the other more mesmerizing lakes of the Gokyo Valley.This viewpoint is considered as one of the most preferred viewpoints in the world as it offers us almost all the viewpoint of Everest Region. Thonak Tsho and Ngozuma Tsho are the fourth and fifth lakes beyond which the base camp of Mt. Cho Oyu and Gyachung Kang being only a stone’s throw away. These are one of the biggest glaciers in the world.

Day 12 : Ngozumba Tso – Cho Oyu Base Camp(4-5hrs) (5400m)

This day would be an exciting day.After observing one of the worlds greatest glaciers we will move towards Cho Oyu Base Camp where we will start our work for building up the tents so that we could spend our time enjoying the moments in Cho Oyu Base Camp.

Day 13 : Climbing period for Cho Oyu 8201m.

Today is the day when we will have to collect our strength and guts for the main purpose of the expedition.Today we will be steping forward our feet for climbing up the Mount Cho Oyu.We will enjoy the climb easily having fun,resting evaluating the beauty of Cho Oyu we will spend our 20 days as climbing period for Cho Oyu.

Day 34 : Clean up BC & trek back to Gokyo Lake(4hrs)

After our memorable journey in Cho Oyu we will be cleaning Base Camp as it's our responsibility to keep them neat and clean as they are one the most valuable ornaments available in Nature.After finishing our sanitation Program we will return back to Gokyo Lake.

Day 35 : Gokyo Lake – Dole(4hrs)

An easy downhill walk from Gokyo along the Dudh Koshi River emerging out of the Ngozumpa Glacier passes through the lakes until the arrival of Phangka village. From Phangka, the trail descends below across a level terrace on the slope climb to the far side of the hill until it reaches the village of Macchermo from where it requires few hours to reach Dole.

Day 36 : Dole – Namche Bazaar(4hrs)

The steep descent to Phortse Tenga passing through Mong –La, Sansa, and Kyangjuma, the trail reaches Namche Bazaar where the days of exhaustion is relieved with hot shower and rest in the comfortable lodge.

Day 37 : Namche Bazaar – Lukla then transfer to Teahouse Lodge.(5-6hrs)

The steep downward trail is traced by wobbly legs tired from continuously battling the rocky terrain. The team follows the same trail as before. The team by now shall be warmed up and whatever sickness or sore throats they had been feeling shall pass by now. The final trek of the expedition ends after arriving at Lukla.

Day 38 : Lukla – Kathmandu by flight and transfer to Hotel.

The flight back to Kathmandu arrives early giving the guest time for planning a short excursion in and around the city or spending the day taking respite in their comfortable hotel rooms. In the evening, the last supper of the expedition is hosted by Bharal Adventure to cherish the successful closing of the journey.

Day 39 : Rest and celebration day in Kathmandu

We will be celebrating our successful expedition this day. You will be provided a farewell party and we will be remembering our moments. We will share our experience with each other and prepare for your departure for next day.

Day 40 : Last Minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey.

The journey of a lifetime along the Himalayas comes to an end on this day. We hope we could make you satisfied and hope we will be in contact in coming days too and have long-term relationships. We hope to see a smile on your face through the core of your heart. The guests will be accompanied to the airport by one of the representatives of Bharal Adventure approximately three hours before their scheduled flight takes off.