Cho-oyu Expedition
(8153m) |
Program Code : PC03 |
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Highlights |
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The sixth highest peak in the world and,
of the 14 peaks over 8000 meters, has
the highest success rate. Because it is
perhaps the easiest of the 8000 meter
summits, it is quite popular and there
can be many expeditions on the mountain
at one time. The normal (Tichy) route
climbs from the Tibetan side. The peak
is commonly climbed in both the pre and
post-monsoon season. Most expeditions
allow about 6 weeks, Kathmandu to
Kathmandu. The spring season schedule
normally has climbers beginning their
expedition in the first 2 weeks of
April, and finishing it in the last 2
weeks of May. The fall season starts in
early September and runs to mid-October.
Success rates are similar in either
season.
Summary
The trip begins in Kathmandu. After a
rest sightseeing day there we begin our
drive into Tibet. We take a rest day in
Nylam to acclimate then continue to the
old Chinese Base Camp in two more days.
This camp is about 15 miles from Advance
Base Camp (ABC) which is reached in two
days of trekking. We establish 3 camps
above ABC. Camp 1 (21,000') is reached
by trail in dirt and screen. Normally,
trekking shoes are the only footwear
needed for this section. Camp 2
(23,000') is on the upper glacier
plateau. Between 1 and 2 is a section
known as the Ice Cliff. This steep ice
climbing part is equipped with fixed
rope and requires some steep front
pointing. Camp 3 is at about 24,400' and
located on a gentle slope. Above the
summit day climbs through some easy rock
bands (normally fixed) to the broad
summit.
Type : Camping
Full board, enough trekking crew, tents
Duration : Opt
'A' - 45 days : Opt 'B' - 35 days
Activities :
Trekking, camping, sightseeing,
rock-climbing (option)
Best time to go :
September, October, March, April
Departure dates :
Minimum group size :
2
Maximum group size :
15
Trek Begin : By arrangement |
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Program Itinerary "A" from Nepal
side |
Days 01 :
Trip commences in Kathmandu, introductions and
formalities (1336m) |
Days 02 :
Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley |
Days 03-04 :
Official briefing preparation for the expedition. |
Days 05 :
Lukla by flight (2800m). then walk to Phakding.
(2652m) |
Days 06 :
Namche Bazaar (3440m) |
Days 07 :
Namche Bazaar rest for acclimatisation &
exploration. |
Days 08 :
Dole (4040m) |
Days 09 :
Machherma (4410m) |
Days 10 :
Gokyo (4750m) |
Days 11 :
Cho O Yu Base Camp & Base Camp preparation work.
(5000m) |
Days 12 :
Cho O Yu B.C. Base Camp preparation work & rest for
the Expedition. |
Days 13-37 :
Climbing period for Mt. Cho OYu and return to BC
(8153m) |
Days 38 :
Gokyo (4750m) |
Days 39 :
Dole (4040m) |
Days 40 :
Khumjung village (3770m) |
Days 41 :
Phakding (2780m) |
Days 42 :
Lukla & free for back packing |
Days 43 :
Kathmandu by flight & transfer to Hotel |
Days 44 :
Day in Kathmandu - sightseeing/shopping/optional
rock-climbing |
Days 45 :
Trip concludes in Kathmandu |
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Program Itinerary " B" from Tibet
side |
Days 01 :
Trip commences in Kathmandu, introductions and
formalities (1336m) |
Days 02 :
Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley |
Days 03-04 :
Official briefing preparation for the expedition. |
Days 05 :
Kodari by land drive then transfer to Zangmu at
Hotel |
Days 06 :
Nylam by drive and overnight at hotel. |
Days 07 :
Tengri by drive and overnight at hotel |
Days 08 :
Tengri - Rest day for acclimatization & explore the
Tibet view |
Days 09-10 :
Start trek from Tengri to Chinese Base Camp of Mt.
Cho OYu. (Advance BC.) |
Days 11-29 :
Climbing period of Mt. Cho-Oyu (8201m) |
Days 30 :
Drive from Advance Base Camp to Chinese Base Camp |
Days 31 :
Tingri by drive |
Days 32 :
Zhangmu by drive |
Days 33 :
Kathmandu by drive & transfer to Hotel |
Days 34 :
Day in Kathmandu - sightseeing/shopping/optional
rock-climbing |
Days 35 :
Trip concludes in Kathmandu |
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