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Full Board Cho-Oyu Expedition 8201m (Spring 2008)

Cho Oyu stands high above the Tibetan plains on the Nepal / Tibet border, and is an ideal choice for mountaineers ready to test themselves on the eight thou sanders. The world's sixth highest mountain is to the locals a holy mountain. It was first climbed by S. Moechler, H. Tichy and p. Dawa Lama in 1954. On a good day the view from the summit plateau is breathtaking, in a sweep you take in the entire panorama of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Chamlang, Ama Dablam and other peaks of the Khumbu.

The Austrians were the first to step onto the snow-dome summit of Cho Oyu back in 1954. This massif is arguably the most technically traightforward, accessible and safe to climb. These days there are more than four different routes on Cho Oyu with the Tibetan north side offering several worthy first ascent possibilities. We enter Tibet via Zhangmu and then drive to Old Tingri, from where the trekking begins. Base Camp, Chinese, is situated at an altitude of 5000m with the advanced base camp at 5700m and about three miles away from the mountain proper. Base camp is established at Rongbuk glacier at 5180m though the real climbing starts at camp 1 at an elevation of 6400 m

 
We set up our camp at Chinese Base Camp and stay two nights or more, which depends on the feeling of our members. We also make schedules of the yaks by that time. Base camp is a temporary but comfortable affair with Nepali cook and dining tent. Now the two-day walk towards the advance base camp (ABC) begins.

ABC is in the heart of the Himalayas at 5700m; surrounded by celestial peaks. There is also the high pass called Nangpa La nearby which, an old but still used yak track trading route between Nepal and Tibet exists.

From ABC, we can see the superb scene of Cho Oyu . This is the main base camp and we plan to stay there for the longer duration also to look the favorable situation for the expedition. Every person gets his or her own tent. Our Service will be full board up to ABC and after that the climbers should manage all services by themselves.

From ABC it is several hours of tough walking on a vague path over moraine-covered glacier to the start of the mountaineering properly.

Camp 1 is either situated more or less on the ridge at 6400m and the real mountaineering starts from here. The ridge is now soft and easy enough for climbing, then it broadens out and you should climb successive huge steps, several of which probably require fixing a rope up there. You should fix a new rope in co-operation with other members on the mountain. Normally one rope is used for ascent and another for descent. Although the route is crevassed but normally these creates no problems

Camp 2 is on the edge of a large plateau at 7125m although you can carefully assess where to put the rope. Depending on conditions and fitness you may attempt the summit from here, or you may establish a light Camp 3 across the plateau and up on a minor ridge at 7550m. Above Camp 3, there are two rocky steps where you fix another set of ropes prior to our summit ascent.

Finally, you will start early in the morning from camp 3 for summit. Above the rock bands, the slopes are still steep and you may take a line to fix there, depending on conditions, however once on the crest of this ridge the terrain is straightforward although it is a long haul to the summit plateau.

The panorama is breathtakingly magnificent, including Everest 8848m, Lhotse 8501m, Nuptse 7855m, Chamlang 7319m, Ama Dablam 6856m and other peaks of the Everest region to the east and south. To the west, there are the Melungtse and Gauri Sankar massifs and to the north, there is all Tibet area. It is normal to descend to Camp 2 from summit and to continue down to the ABC.

Climbing Sherpa for Himalayan:

We facilitate highly professional, well trained and qualified climbing Sherpas for your expeditions. Many climbers avoid Sherpa guides for the climbing, so because of this, they have been found to facing many hindrances on their way. If you take Sherpas along with you on the expedition, they are very useful in your each and every step of support, which makes your climbing easier to restore your strained energy; and it gives you vigorous strength for your next day's climbing. Most of the groups, who have gone with the Sherpa guides on the expedition, are found to be succeeded as per our past experiences. So we suggest you to operate your expeditions along with the Sherpa guides.
 
Climbing History Equipment List Recent Route
 
 
Departure Dates
Itinerary :
  Day 01 Arrival Kathmandu (1350m.) transfer hotel
  Day 02 Kathmandu
  Day 03 Kathmandu
  Day 04 Drive to Kodari & transfer Zhangmu 2300m.
  Day 05 Drive Nylam 2750m.
  Day 06 Nylam rest for acclimatization
  Day 07 Drive Tingri 4340m.
  Day 08 Rest of day for acclimatized
  Day 09 Drive to Chinese Base Camp 5000m. Camping
  Day 10 Chinese Base Camp
  Day 11 Prepared load to Yak for Advance Base Camp.
  Day 12 Base Camp - Middle camp with Yaks
  Day 13 Middle Camp - Cho Oyu Advance Base Camp 5700m.
  Day 14-39 Climbing Period for Cho Oyu 8201m.
  Day 40 Advance Base camp - Chinese Base camp
  Day 41 drive Base Camp - Zhangmu
  Day 42 Drive Zhangmu - Kathmandu
  Day 43 Kathmandu
  Day 44 Kathmandu
 
 

Single climber, Per Person USD 13, 000.00 (guided full board up to top)
Per Person USD 11,000.00 (minimum 2 Person for guided full board up to top)

 
  Cost Includes
 
  • 5 nights accommodation in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast (3 star hotel).
  • Expert professional Nepalese expedition crews like Cook, Kitchen boy, ABC guide and mountaineering gears till to the ABC are provided; and our crews get all expedition facilities from our office itself.
  • Tibet visa & Travel Permit for the expedition crew
  • Full board hotel in route to Tibet side Zhangmu, Nyalam,Tingri (bed- breakfast, Lunch, dinner)
  • Base Camp - Advance Base Camp 1 tent for 1 person (North Face brand)
  • 2 climber - 1 climbing Sherpa
  • 1 Single climber - 1 climber Sherpa
  • 3 high tents North Face or same quality - Camp 1, Camp 2, Camp 3
  • Single climber -3 high tents North Face/same quality - Camp 1, Camp 2, Camp 3
  • 2 Oxygen (8 litters) bottle for summit, Mask & regulator
  • Climbing food, cooking gas, stove, cooking equipment
  • Tents for climbing Sherpa Guide (Camp 1, 2, 3)
  • Custom clearance for expedition's cargo
  • Dining tent, Table, Chairs, toilet tent, Mess tent & Kitchen tent
  • Per person's (60 KG) Load is carried by the Yak till to the from BC-ABC
  • Per person's (50 KG) Load is carried by the Yak on the way back to the ABC- BC
  • Kathmandu - Zhangmu - Base Camp - Zhangmu (vice versa) are provided the Mini bus/Jeep for the members & Truck for the equipment [ Mini-Bus, Jeep & Truck]
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu. (5 Days)
  • Peak permit for Cho Oyu 8201m.
  • Tibet Visa & Travel permit
  • Liaison officer & Interpreter
  • Nepalese crew' insurance
  • ABC - Oxygen for Emergency but you must pay for its use.
  • Satellite phone (Pay call).
  • Welcome dinner
 
  Cost Excludes
 
  • Air travel to and from Kathmandu.
  • Laundry, postage, telephone calls, and all other items of personal nature.
  • Entry visa and Re-entry visa for Nepal.
  • International departure tax.
  • Personal Expenses.
  • Medical and rescue insurance.
  • Personal Climbing equipment.
  • Bar bills & Beverage.
  • Medicine and first aid expenses
  • Walkie-Talkie.
 

Recommendation : After the Expedition, Tipping system is well come for expedition crews from your generosity   if you are happy with the staffs of the company. We wish you a happy and successful climbing.

 
Extra service if required:
Russian oxygen 4 litters: US$ 400.00
Mask & Regular: US$ 400.00
Satellite phone: US$ 700.00 per set (Personal use from climber)
Film Permit: US$ 20000.00 (Small Portable movie camera is free)
Duty Jeep : US$ 3000.00
Rescue Jeep: USD 700 Per Jeep
 
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