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MT. Cho-oyu Tibetan name 'Qowowuyag' refers to" the chief of all the respected teachers". Towering in the middle section of the Himalayas, it appears tall and majestic. Measuring 8210 m in height, it is listed as the sixth highest peaks in the world. Divided by the Northeast ridge and Southwest ridge, it straddles the Sino- Nepal border. The south side belonging to the Kingdom of Nepal and north side belonging to Tingri country of Tibet Autonomous region of China. We follow the northwest ridge to reach the summit of this 6th world highest peak. Cho-oyu is still unclimbed from south side due to its technical gradiant but is considered as one of the most technically straightforward from north side. Anyone, who does not want to take high risk but still want to climb 8000 m peak and then Mt. Cho-Oyu, is probably a best option.

Cho Oyu & Shishapangma have been the focus of many commercial expeditions and has a comparatively high success rates, for an 8000-meter peak.

First climb in 1954 by four people, H. Tichy, S. Jocher, Pasang Dawa and Lama, CHO-OYU, now has high percentage of summit rates every season. Still, nothing is easy above 6000 meters, it's 8000m. This is real expedition and rules are like that of Mt Everest & required complete & fully prepared expedition. You should be mentally & physically prepared and should not attempt if you have doubt in your climbing. Logistically, you drive to base camp by luxury Japanese land cruiser jeep with some days of acclimatize on way..

- EXPEDITION SYNOPSIS -

Elevation in meter
: 8201 m

Range
: Himalaya

Sub-range
: Tibet- himalaya

Country
: Tibet

Difficulty
: Major Expedition

Best time for climb
: April- May /Oct - Nov

Trailhead
: Zangmu

Nearest airport
: Kathmandu- Nepal

Optional extension
: Available

- EXPEDITION PROGRAM -

While in Kathmandu our expedition includes 06 nights on twin sharing with breakfast in total (extra nights are subject to extra payment of USD 40 per night.

In Tibet, expedition permit covers stay in hotel for 02 nights in Nayalam, 02 nights in Tingri and returning 01 night in Nayalam. If the team desire to spend additional days for better acclimatization it is subject to extra charges directly payable to Liaison officer.

- BASE CAMP APPROACH -

Day 01 : Arrive Kathmandu, pick up from airport

Day 02- 03: Final preparation for expedition

Day 04: Leave Kathmandu for border. Enter Tibet drive to Zangmu.

Day 05- 06: Drive to Nayalam & rest day for acclimatization

Day 07- 08: Drive to Tingri. Rest day in Tingri

Day 09: Drive to Mt. Cho-oyu base camp

Day 10- 11: Mt. Cho-oyu base camp; side trip for acclimatization

Day 12- 13: Trek to Advance Base camp

Day 14- 40: Mt. Cho-oyu climbing period

Day 41: Trek to Cho-oyu base camp

Day 42 : Drive to Nayalam

Day 43: Cross border; drive back to Kathmandu

Day 44 -45: In Kathmandu. Party /shopping/sightseeing

Day 46: Transfer to airport at schedule

- ROUTES & CAMPS -

- ABC RATES -		- Departure date -
			2008 DATE
04 PERSON	USD 9,000 PER PERSON		07 SEPTEMBER
06 PERSON	USD 8,000 PER PERSON
			2009 DATE
Permit sharing basis			07 APRIL
Download booking form			05 SEPTEMBER
E- mail us			Maximum durations: 50 days

- TIER PRICING -

Loben Expedition works best with a small group of people. In order to operate these small groups, our trips are priced according to the number of full-price passengers on the trip. We initially invoice you at the highest tier level price (the smallest group size we can operate). If the price drops due to an increase in group size, you will be refunded the difference.

- SUMMIT SERVICE INCLUDES -

Mt. Cho-Oyu peak permit, registration fee & Travel permit
Group Chinese visa & visa fee
Chinese custom and immigration clearances
05 nights in Kathmandu on twin sharing BB basis
Border transport by private bus/jeep.
Jeep from border– BC and back
Truck to carry equipment and expedition supply
Hotel accommodation in Tibet en route on full board
Yaks to carry equipment and expedition supply
Load allowance of 50 kg per team member on yak.
Experienced Cook and kitchen boys
Tent for Base camp & ABC (single occupancy) with mattress
Group dining tents for BC & ABC
Comfortable ABC set up
All meals hygienic & varieties at BC & ABC
Solar panel with battery for power supply & recharging at BC & ABC.
Walkie-talkie at BC/ABC, Satellite phone on per call payment basis
Guidance and arrangement of other requirements
Celebration meal, sightseeing in Kathmandu.
Oxygen with mask set for medical purpose at ABC
Complete first aid box, Insurance of staffs
Pooja (ritual ceremony) in Kathmandu & Base camp
All airport/hotel transfer

- NOT INCLUDES -

Service above Advance Base Camp
Exrtra yaks payment, if personal load is above 50 kg.
Medical and personal high risk insurance,
Nepal visa/re-entry visa fees
Personal climbing gears.
Cost of electronic appliances
Cost of emergency evacuation
Tips to local staff & cook
Cost of early departure from Base camp

- OPTIONAL EXTENSION TO LHASA -

There is an option of getting into base camp via Lhasa. The team can fly to Lhasa from Kathmandu, spend three day at Lhasa (better way to acclimatize) and drive to base camp visiting Xigatse & Xigar, the major towns of Tibet & number of sites en route. As this option involves arrangement of flight and travel permit for these sections. You have to inform us during the booking of your expedition. The additional cost of Lhasa extension is USD 950 per person- should be at least 3 people

- SUPPORT/BC TEAM -

Family, friends & sponsors are welcome to join the our Mt. Everest expedition as support members. Support members can reach as far as the foot of North col approx. 300 m above Advance base camp and can make lots of side trip in and around base camp. Going up to North Col. required additional fees.

The cost of per support member is USD 3000 and includes hotel in Kathmandu, all entry fees, Chinese visa fee, meals, transports & tents at base camp and advance base camp. The cost is based on Ex. Kathmandu & entering and exit Tibet via Zangmu.

- CHARGES FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE -

CLIMBING SHERPA - USD 4000 PER SHERPA
POISK OXYGEN - USD 350 PER BOTTLE
MASK SET - USD 350 (PURCHASE)
MASK SET - USD 150 (RENTAL)
EPI GAS - USD 10 PER CAN

- For (*.pdf) complete expedition details, inclusion, additional service charges, conditions & equipment list please emaill at loben@lobenexpeditions.com

- SUMMIT SERVICE -

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Equipment list