CHO-OYU EXPEDITION

Known as the sixth highest mountain on earth above sea level, Cho-oyu is considered one of the easier eight thousand meter peaks and a great introductory climb to beginners looking to step into the climbing world. It stands between the border of Tibet and Nepal, twenty kilometer west of Mount Everest.

The word Cho-oyu means “Tourquise Goddess” in Tibetan. The mountain was first climbed on October 19th 1954 via the Northwest ridge by members of an Austrian expedition, Herbert Tichy, Joseph Jochler and Pasang Dawa Sherpa Lama. Cho-oyu is the second most climbed eight-thousander after Everest. Making it a perfect gateway into the Himalayan expedition and a great preparation for Everest. From the summit of Cho-oyu, climbers will have a view of Everest, Lhotshe, Shishapangma, Nuptshe, Pumori, Amadablam and many of the Himalayan peaks.

Our expedition will be led by lakpa Rita and his teammate who have made several summits to Mt.Everest and Cho Oyu. Khangri Experience will provide a one to one guide to climber ratio and supplemental oxygen for the summit day to enhance the success of the expedition.

 

MT. CHO-OYU (26,864 ft.)

28.0960° N, 86.6615° E

Tibet

  • Difficulty Level: Extreme

  • Duration: 40 Days

  • Fitness Level: High

  • Elevation: 8,188M / 26,863FT

ITINERARY

  • From Shigatse, the drive to Tingri is about a 5 hours drive. It is roughly 308 km and the road is known as the “China Nepal friendship road” connecting nepal. Throughout the drive, we will be passing by Lhatse county and two mountain passes: Tsola pass 4,553m/14,037ft and Gyatso la pass 5,248m/17,825ft. It is the highest pass with beautiful scenery as we drive by.

  • From Tingri, it's a 3 hour drive on a dirt road to the chinese base camp, where we will settle for two nights.

  • Today we will hike above the Chinese base camp, trying to reach 17,500 ft or more depending on the condition and head back to camp.

  • Our gear will travel by truck, while we hike to the intermediate camp. This will be an easy hike, which will take about 4-5 hours.

  • We will hike along the same road that goes close to the advanced base camp, toward Nangpa la pass, and cross the Moraine Glacier. From here our gears will be transferred by yaks and we will hike up the hill to ABC for about 4 to 5 hours.

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PRICING & SCHEDULING

  • Cho-oyu Climb

    climbers entering and leaving from Lhasa is additional $500. per person

    August 28th - October 6th 2024

    Cost $ 38,000.00

    climbers entering and leaving from Lhasa is additional $500. per person

    Guide : Lakpa Rita and Kami RIta

    Deposit:

    • A non-refundable deposit of US$10,000 is payable to secure a place on the expedition.

    Balance:

    • The balance of US$28,000.00 is due June 1, 2024.

    • Remaining balance that are not received within the 121 day deadline, risk forfeiture of their place and deposit on the expedition.

    All payments are due 121 days before the departure date

  • Cho Oyu Refund Policy:

    • Please note that the deposit is non-refundable. This is highly due to heavy costs that we must bear for our clients before their arrival in Nepal. This includes government permits, operator permits, food and gear that must be bought in advance and shipped to base camp for a successful expedition.

    • There are also no refunds on expeditions that conclude without reaching or making progress towards the expedition objective. Such conditions include bad route conditions, bad-weather, or any other factor that is outside the control of Khangri Experience.

    • Our refund policy also protects other climbers that have dedicated their time and capital to the expedition.

    Trip Cancellation Insurance:

    • We highly advise our clients to take out trip cancellation insurance with your travel agent if you wish to be covered against cancellation due to personal or medical reasons.

    • This may be the only way to receive your non-refundable deposits.

    • Airport pickup upon arrival in Kathmandu

    • 4-night accommodations in Kathmandu at Yak & Yeti Hotel, 3 nights before and 1 night after the expedition

    • welcome dinner in Kathmandu

    • Transport to Tibet (round-trip) from Kathmandu overland . Flight ticket to Lhasa is excluded.

    • All climbing permits and administration expenses

    • All food and meals during the expedition outside of Kathmandu

    • All accommodations during the drive to base camp

    • All group gear such as tents, cooking equipment, climbing gear

    • All group climbing gear including 3 oxygen bottle and mask regulators per climber

    • Communication equipments

    • Sherpa Guides, Sherpa, yaks, porters, and support staff (1:1 climber-to-guide ratio)

    • Wire transfer fee (if applicable)

    • Nepal and Tibet visa fee

    • Lhasa flight

    • International round-trip airfare USA-Kathmandu

    • Meals in Kathmandu

    • Alcoholic, bottled or canned beverages

    • All expenses incurred for an early departure from the expedition.

    • Personal items (see Gear List)

    • Personal purchases or expenses throughout the trip

    • Medical and evacuation insurance, trip cancellation insurance (highly recommended)

    • Excess baggage charges and airport taxes

    • Tips/gratitude for cooks, climbing Sherpa and guides at the end of the trip

    • Summit bonus $1,000.per sherpa guide.

    • Personal calls subject to charges

    • Charges and costs incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of Khangri Experience, LLC

GEAR-LIST

  • Each items listed below is required, unless marked as optional