Cho Oyu Expedition | Expedition trek in nepal, Bharal Adventure Trek

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Duration

40 days

Max. Elevation

8201m

Group Size

Min 4

Level

ADVANCE

Transportation

Private Transport and Plane

Best Season

March to May and Sep to Dec

Accomodation

Hotel, Guesthouse, and tent

Meals

B/L/D

Starts at

Kathmandu

Ends at

Kathmandu

Trip Route

Highlights

The sixth highest mountain in the world is Cho Oyu (8201m). Cho Oyu Expedition is a venturesome Himalayan climb and deems to be the easiest 8000m peak to climb through its Northwest Ridge, with no technical climbing, big snowfields, and little objective danger. Mt. Cho Oyu is easily approached by 4-wheel-drive vehicle from Tingri, often guided, and is the first 8,000-meter peak for most climbers. Cho Oyu is pinpointed 30km west of Mt Everest and straddles the frontier between Nepal and Tibet. From both Nepalese sides up on the south face and north-east ridge routes the climb is possible. Also Tibetan side along the Northwest ridge route with the North approach being an easier and a standard route, which was also the route of the first summit. The mountain Cho Oyu is climbable during both spring and autumn seasons.

For the mountaineers who have thought to pie in the sky, Mt Cho Oyu Expedition has born out their dreams. It has the qualities of courageous and thrilling. In contempt of being the 6th lofty peak of the globe though projected as less problematic. Due to that characteristic, you can trace the successful attempt of the expedition in Cho Oyu. Ang Phri Sherpa became the first Nepali national to summit Cho Oyu on 29th April 1987.To complete expedition of Mt. Cho Oyu, we set up the Advanced Base Camp and then three high camps in the mountain. Thereafter starts our main attempt to scale the summit (8201m). We supply excellent mountaineering tents also for the high camps to our climbers of Mt. Cho Oyu.

Bharal Adventure has catered the needs of mountaineers climbing Cho Oyu Expedition/Mountaineering in a professional and committed manner.Bharal Adventure offers you this amazing expedition just in 42 days.An amazing voyage is calling you.Let’s Go for it with Bharal Adventure.

Trip Itinerary

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Includes

All land transportation by Car, Van, Hiace or, tourist Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up & drop).
5 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed & Breakfast plan (before and after the expedition).
Scheduled flight KTM/Lukla/KTM for member, Liaison officer & Expedition staffs.
Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp and back.
Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp and back.
BC single sleeping tent & Mattress for each member, BC staffs & Liaison officer.
All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table, chairs, cooking utensils for BC.
Food and fuel at Base Camp.
Service of Government Liaison officer.
Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp.
Equipment allowance, daily wages of cook, kitchen boy & Liaison officer.
Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison officer, and porters.
Expedition Permit fee of Mt. Cho Oyu.
Sagarmatha National Park entrance fee.
Per Person 50 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels allowed for the expedition to Base Camp.
Per Person 40 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels is allowed for returned to Kathmandu.
2 Expedition duffel bag or Barrel for each member.
Generator or Solar panel at Base Camp for light and charging.
Sat Phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use.
Emergency medical oxygen at Base Camp.
Visa extension fee.
Agency service charge.

Doesn't Include

International airfare from/to your country.
Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport at upon arrival).
Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu.
Personal climbing gear and equipment above Base Camp.
High Tents above Base Camp.
High altitude food and fuel above Base Camp.
Oxygen & Mask and regulator (will be provided as per request).
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage.
Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, Walkie Talkies communication equipment & commercial filming.
International airport departure tax at Kathmandu Airport.
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
Climbing Sherpa Guide.
Tips and bonuses.
Garbage deposit.

Frequently Asked Questions

While Cho Oyu is one of the 8,000-meter peaks, it is often regarded as one of the more achievable climbs among them. The ascent involves high-altitude mountaineering and some technical sections, but it is generally less technical than peaks like K2 or Annapurna.

The major challenges include high-altitude conditions, extreme weather, and the physical and mental demands of climbing an 8,000-meter peak. The technical difficulties are generally less compared to some other Himalayan peaks.

Cho Oyu is considered less technically challenging than Mount Everest, but it still requires a high level of fitness and experience in high-altitude mountaineering.

The success rate varies, but on average, it is relatively high compared to some other 8,000-meter peaks, often reaching 60-70%.

Similar to other high-altitude peaks, climbers on Cho Oyu are required to adhere to strict waste management practices. All non-biodegradable waste must be carried down, and human waste is managed using established procedures or carried away for proper disposal.