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Mount Cho Oyu 8,201m- Expedition 2006 |
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Overview : |
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At 8201 meters, Cho Oyu is the sixth highest mountain in the world. It is located on the border of Tibet (China) and Nepal about 20 km to the west of Mount Everest.
Just west of Cho Oyo, at about the location of Advanced Base Camp, is the Nangpa La, a 5500 meter glacier pass which is a major trade route between the Khumbu Sherpas and Tibet. The border trade is a bit curious, as Nangpa La also is famous for illegal border crossings , but still authorities on both sides most of the time turn the blind eye on the trade. Long caravans with yaks can be seen here at all times of the year.
Some climbers claim that Cho Oyu is the easiest 8000 meter peak (if anything over 8000 meters can be called easy!). There's no really technical sections and the objective dangers are close to non-existen. Its relatively easy access makes it an attractive climb for someone with limited time, as it can be attempted in roughly 6 weeks round trip. Base Camp is accessible by jeep and it is possible to reach Kathmandu in a very long day from Base Camp.
Because of it's ease of access, ABC is often crowded with a large number of expeditions. There have been well over 1000 ascents so far.
This mountain has also recently become popular with ski mountaineers and snowboarders due to it's relatively low objective risk and good snow conditions, especially in the fall.
The name
Cho Oyu is translated in Tibetan as "the Turquoise Goddess", from chomo=godess and yu=turquoise. This derivation of the name is not certain and other "translations" of the name includes "Mighty Head" (Tichy) and "God's Head" (Harrer). Another alternative translation of the name is "bald god". This makes sense looking at a Tibetan legend, where Cho Oyu, the bald god, has his back turned to Chomolongma, the mother godess, because she refused to marry him. |
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Total Duration Till Departure: 51
Total Climbing Period: 30 Days
Location: China/Nepal, Asia
Lat/Lon: 28.09660°N / 86.66000°E
Elevation: 26905 ft / 8201 |
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Day to day Itinerary
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Day: 01 |
Arrival Kathmandu . Transfer to your hotel. |
Day: 02 |
Kathmandu . Briefing |
Day: 03 |
Kathmandu . |
Day: 04 |
Fly to Lukla (2,800m) & Trek to Phakding (2,640m). |
Day: 05 |
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,446m). |
Day: 06 |
Namche, rest for acclimatization. |
Day: 07 |
Trek to Dole (4,200m). |
Day: 08 |
Trek to Machhermo (4,410m). |
Day: 09 |
Trek to Gokyo Lake (4,750m). |
Day: 10 |
Trek to Gokyo for acclimatization. |
Day: 11 |
Trek to Ngozumba Tso. |
Day: 12 |
Trek to Cho-Oyu Base Camp. |
Day: 13-43 |
Climbing Period. |
Day: 44 |
Base Camp. |
Day: 45 |
Trek back to Gokyo Lake . |
Day: 46 |
Trek back to Dole. |
Day: 47 |
Trek back to Namche. |
Day: 48 |
Trek back to Lukla. |
Day: 49 |
Fly back to Kathmandu . |
Day: 50 |
Kathmandu , free day. |
Day: 51 |
Departure from Kathmandu . |
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Single climber, Per Person USD 9, 500.00 (guided full board up to top)
Per Person USD 8,500.00 (minimum 2 Person for guided full board up to top)
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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 (80 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
- Peak permit for Cho Oyu 8201m.
- Tibet Visa & Travel permit
- Liaison officer & Interpreter
- Nepalese crew' insurance
- ABC – Emergency Oxygen, Mask & regulator
- Satellite phone (Pay call).
- Gamow bag ( Life saving device in case of altitude sickness ).
- Expedition T-shirts with Expedition label
- Farewell dinner
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Cost does not include: |
- Air travel to and from Kathmandu.
- Lunch and dinner in 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.
- Rescue Jeep USD 600.00
- Medicine and first aid expenses
- Garbage Deposit USD 500.00 (Sharing of the total person) and Deposit fee will be not refunded if the clients (climber) don't take back their garbage.
- Walkie-Talkie.
- Extra yak, Per Yak's USD 100.00 will be charge till to 40 KG load.
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Note: 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. |
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Extra service if required: |
Russian oxygen 4 litters |
US$ 400.00 |
Mask & Regular |
US$ 400.00 |
Satellite phone |
US$ 1500.00 per set (Personal use from climber) |
Film Permit |
US$ 5000.00 (Small Portable movie camera is free) |
Duty Jeep |
US$ 3000.00 |
Rescue Jeep |
USD 600 Per Jeep |
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