Unique Adventure International Cho Oyu expedition from Tibet

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Mount Cho Oyu Expedition (8201m.)

Cho Oyu is the sixth highest Himalayan peak and one of the most beautiful mountains of the world, which means “Turquoise Goddess” in Tibetan. It is one of the prominent Himalayan peaks for mountaineering expeditions. It has a great history of mountaineering right from the time when many mountaineers were trying their luck for Mt. Everest. The date was on 19th October, 1954 Herbert Tichy, Sepp Jocher and Pasang Dawa Sherpa Lama (Austrian Expedition) had conquered to reach on top of Mt. Cho Oyu. There was an interesting fact about the expedition that bottled oxygen was not used. From that time onwards, more that 500 mountaineers have conquered successfully on top. Most of them have climbed from the Tibet side because the mountain is steep on the Nepal side but it looks fairly plain towards the Tibet side. The mountain was also endeavored by the well-known mountaineer Shipton in 1952.

The Climb

Our Cho Oyu expedition will take you through normal route. We drive to Chinese Base Camp where few days will be spend for the acclimatize purpose. Acclimatization is very important. We then move to Advance Base Camp (5700meter) and set the camp there. ABC is our main camp for entire climbing period. The climb then will be following through Camp I (6400meter), Camp II (7125meter), Camp III (7550meter) and on to summit (8201meter).

Sort of days will spend moving up and down between Advance Base Camp, Camp I and Camp II to acclimatize you properly. Once we are acclimatized then push on up to Camp III where a night will be spending. After a night spends at Camp III then we continue our attempt to summit.

Itinerary Details

Days 01 : Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel.

Days 02-04 : Stay in Kathmandu for visa procedure.

Days 05 : Drive Kathmandu to Zhangmu (2350m)

Days 06 : Drive Zhangmu to Nyalam (3750m)

Days 07 : Rest day at Nyalam for acclimatization.

Days 08 : Drive Nyalam to Tingri (4342m)

Days 09 : Rest Day at Tingri for acclimatization.

Days 10 : Drive to Cho-Oyu Base Camp (4700m)

Days 11-13 : Cho-Oyu Base Camp

Days 14 : Base Camp to Advance Base Camp (5200M)

Days 15 : At Advanced Base Camp

Days 16-40 : Climbing Period

Days 41 : At Advanced Base Camp (6500m)

Days 42 : Advanced Base Camp to Base Camp

Days 43 : Cleaning Base Camp

Days 44 : Drive Base Camp to Zhangmu.

Days 45 : Drive Zhangmu to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel.

Days 46-47 : Rest day in Kathmandu.

Days 48 : Departure from Kathmandu.

The price covers the following services

• 6nights hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.

• Climbing Permit fee of Mt. Cho Oyu Expedition.

• Tibet Visa and Travel Permit.

• Liaison officer and Interpreter.

• Expert professional Nepalese expedition crew like Cook, Kitchen boy, ABC guide and mountaineering gears till to the ABC are provided; and our crews get all expedition facilities from our company itself.

• Full Board hotel en route to Tibet (Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).

• Tibet Visa and Travel Permit for expedition crew.

• Insurance for Nepalese crew.

• North Face or similar quality high altitude tent for higher camps

• All camping equipments (Dining Tent, Kitchen Tent, Mess Tent, Toilet Tent, Table and Chairs.

• Yak Porter (40Kg per person's will be carried by Yak) from Base Camp to Advance Base Camp.

• Yak Porter (30Kg per person's will be carried by Yak) from Advance Base Camp to Base Camp.

• All grounded transportation by Jeep / Mini Bus for members and Truck for equipment from Kathmandu - Zhangmu - Base Camp - Zhangmu (Vice Versa).

• Advance Base Camp - Emergency Oxygen, Mask & Regulator.

• Satellite Phone (Pay Call).

• Expedition T-shirt with label and banner.

• Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.

• All necessary organisational requirements.

The price does not cover the following services

• Personal equipment for climbing.

• Personal Insurance of climber.

• Climbing food, Gas & stove above advance base camp.

• Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu.

• Rescue Jeep (US $ 600, if incase).

• Radio Permit and walkie - talkie.

• Climbing Sherpa.

• Personal expenses.

• Entry and re-entry visa to Nepal.

• Bar and beverage bills.

• Extra Yak (US $ 100 per Yak if required).

• Your travel insurance.

• Tip etc.

Note

All the conditions stated in the itinerary are for the visitors who prefer full package programme. At the same time, we also serve you based on your choice. The selection of itineraries and the staff depends on your choice and financial procurement. We have options for any partial visit as per your requirement.

Please Read Our Terms & Conditions

Hightlight of Expedition

Explore Tibetan custom, way of life, exploring Buddhists monastery, large numbers of panoramic Himalayan sights as well as and wide-open Tibetan plateau.

Facts of the Expedition

Destination : Mt. Cho Oyu (8201m)
Group Size : Min - 1.
Minimum altitude : 2800\2300m.
Maximum altitude : 8013m.
Season : Spring & Autumn
Transportation : Bus drive and Airplane
Duration : 45 / 48 Days
Entry : Zhangmu / Lhasa
Exit : Nyalam

Departure Dates

5 Apr - 18 May 2012
28 Aug - 10 Oct 2012

Besides the fixed departures, we manage other departure dates as per your requirements. We request you to email us at info@uniquetreks.com for price and other details.

Necessary Gears

Main rope, Down Sleeping, Bag, Down Jacket, Gore-Tex jacket, Trouser, Climbing boots, Trekking boot, ICE-axe with Ice hammer, Rucksack, Crampon, Stick, Harness, Get up (Boot clover), Snow Glass, ICE Screws, snow Shavel, Carbine Lock & unlock, Head Lights, Wind Proof Jacket & trouser, Down Trouser, Wind Proof Trouser, Water Bottle, Woolen Gloves, Bag Cover, Wind mask for climbing, Climbing gloves, Socks for climbing, Personal Medicine, Eight figure, Knife

Note: You can bring the necessary gears from your own country or can buy or hire from the stores of Kathmandu.

Itinerary Accuracy

Unique Adventure International always efforts to operate the itinerary as per the negotiation made. Not always, but extreme adventure activities being operated in remote mountain regions, bears high risk and needs to be flexible. Unpredictable incidents, accident, weather conditions or flight schedule may be the reason that forces us to make slight changes in our scheduled programs. We expect your patience and cooperation in such circumstances.

Client References

BY TOM RUMSEY
The Himalayas is one of those places that very few people ever have the fortune to visit. One of the few places in the world that just thinking about makes you breathless.

Staff Informations

D. P. Aryal (Managing Director)
Khum Bahadur Subedi (Director/Journalist Tourism)