Home Peak Climbing Climbing Cho Oyu – The 6th Highest Mountain On Earth

Overview

Challenging, rewarding and humbling. That’s what climbing Cho Oyu will be like.

Climbing one of the world’s highest mountains brings it’s rewards and if you are lucky enough to stand on summit you will be granted the most impressive view of Mt. Everest and surrounding Himalaya’s. Cho Oyu stands at 8,201m/ 26,906 ft. and offering you the chance to stand on one of the highest point’s on the planet.

Climbing Cho Oyu 8201m/ 26,906 ft. is not easy and climbing into the death zone brings it’s own challenges. With the right preparation, training and experience. Cho Oyu is achievable. We set up three camps on the mountain giving us the right acclimatization along with getting our bodies used to the low levels of oxygen. We will have world class climbing Sherpa’s carrying food, tents, oxygen and all equipment needed for the climb.

From Base Camp at 4,900m/ 16,075 ft. we will move to an advanced base camp at 5,800m/ 19,030 ft. From there we divide up all our equipment to be moved onto the mountain. We will establish three further camps with the highest camp at 7,450m/ 24,442 ft. before making our summit push up to 8,201m/ 26,906 ft. and back to Camp 2 at 7,150m/ 23,458 ft.

Upcoming Trips

2027
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
No trips found for Jan 2027.
No trips found for Feb 2027.
No trips found for Mar 2027.
No trips found for Apr 2027.
No trips found for May 2027.
No trips found for Jun 2027.
No trips found for Jul 2027.
14
Aug
14th Aug – 25th Sep
Climbing Cho Oyu
10 SPACES OPEN
No trips found for Sep 2027.
No trips found for Oct 2027.
No trips found for Nov 2027.
No trips found for Dec 2027.

Itinerary

1
Day

Day 1

Arrive in Kathmandu, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in the Thamel district of Kathmandu. You can explore Kathmandu and pick up any last minute items needed for the climb.

2
Day

Day 2

Today will be spend hydrating, resting and going through all the kit needed for the expedition, we will establish this before the trip but we will make sure you have everything needed for an attempt on the summit of Cho Oyu. Make sure visa’s are in order.

3
Day

Day 3

Additional day for visa application. If everything is good, today we move to Kodari, and then drive to Zhangmu 2,350m/ 7,710 ft. and then overnight at a local hotel.

4
Day

Day 4

Drive to Nyalam 3,750m/ 12,304 ft. and overnight in a local hotel.

5
Day

Day 5

Rest day in Nyalam. We will go for an acclimatization hike and stay overnight in Nyalam.

6
Day

Day 6

Nyalam Drive to Tingri 4,350m/ 14,272 feet Overnight in a hotel

7
Day

Day 7

Rest day in Tingri. Go for an acclimatization hike and over night in hotel

8
Day

Day 8

Tingri to Cho Oyu Base Camp 4,900m/ 16,075 feet.

9
Day

Day 9 – 37

Time to prepare and climb. This will be our time to acclimatize plan and prepare to move higher. We will move gear and food up the mountain. From Cho Oyu base camp there are 3 camps placed on the mountain. Advanced base camp is positioned at 6,400m/ 21,000 feet. Camp 2 is positioned at 7,000m/ 22,966 feet. Camp 3 is positioned at 7,450m/ 24,442 feet. From there we will make our final push for the summit at 8,201m/ 26,906 feet.

38
Day

Day 38

Decent to Advanced base camp 5,800m/ 19,030 feet.

39
Day

Day 39

Nyalam Head back down to Cho Oyu Base Camp.

40
Day

Day 40

Nyalam Pack up everything in Cho Oyu Base Camp.

41
Day

Day 41

Move from Base Camp to Tingri

42
Day

Day 42

Drive from Tingri back to Zangmu

43
Day

Day 43

Drive from Zangmu to Kathmandu and back to our hotel

44
Day

Day 44

Rest day in Kathmandu or this day could be used for acclimatization on the mountain.

45
Day

Day 45

Nyalam Today we say good bye. You will be transferred back to the airport for your flight home.

Reviews

Stephen Clappison April 15, 2023
First can I say thank you to you and all of your staff for what was an amazing trek to EBC and KP 😊 I loved every minute, felt completely…
Read more
Von Campbell March 8, 2023
A big THANK YOU for everything you have done for me the past couple of years. Your company allowed me to live out dreams in my life that I never…
Read more
Denisa Ronzani December 18, 2022
Still in transit traveling home from our Mountains & Monasteries trip, I wanted to touch base. Let me start with complimenting you again on an amazing team you have gathered…
Read more
Paul Hough November 19, 2022
I just returned to the U.S. after trekking to Everest Base Camp via Gokyo Lakes (aka, the long way). In short, it was an adventure of a lifetime. I can’t…
Read more
Scott Pederson November 13, 2022
I loved the Mera Peak trip.  The guides were fantastic so were the team in Kathmandu. I got up for the summit accent but I turned around at about 6,175…
Read more
Chris Powell November 2, 2022
A massive heap of praise to our guide Kalden. His calm, wonderful approach with everyone from day one is brilliant. The way he dealt with each of my, Rebecca and…
Read more
Kristen Ellison October 31, 2022
I recently returned from a sleeping at Everest Base Camp trek with your company. I would like to say that it was the most incredible trip, and all the guides…
Read more
James Achard October 24, 2022
Your team on Nepal were first rate.  All the Nepali staff on our trip were in a class of their own, the professionalism and support were outstanding and thanks to…
Read more
Andy Day October 24, 2022
Thanks, fairly chuffed alright that I managed to summit both. I have to say that your team and the logistics were absolutely top class. Sometimes it was just the simple…
Read more
James Evans October 15, 2022
I just wanted to give you and your team a massive thank you for all the hard work and effort, not only with just AK getting us to the summit…
Read more
Wes Rawlings August 12, 2022
Consider Ian Taylor Trekking, they offer the entire “Package” when it comes to EBC Treks. Ian’s company is a market leader in Nepalese treks. He is an enthusiast and knows…
Read more
Mary Delahunty August 11, 2022
Every morning the helicopters would fly into the Solukumbhu region to rescue trekkers/climbers who needed medical care and we would all stop and watch them. We were all wondering whether…
Read more
Price
From
$37,500
/ person
Information

Country:

Nepal

Duration:

45 Days

Distance:

0,0 km

Max. Altitude:

0,0m / 0,0ft

Difficulty:

Medium

Group Size:

12

Ready to go?

You have put in the hard years of training and preparing for something big. If you want to make the step up to climbing an 8,000m peak and climbing Cho Oyu is the climb for you.


Similar Treks

Island Peak
Overview We are a world leader in running high quality trips to Island Peak. Ian has led 20+ Island Peak expeditions and has designed our own itinerary for...
View more
Lobuche Peak
Overview From the summit of Lobuche you have breathtaking panoramic views of the Everest Region. Lobuche Peak is a stunning peak resting at 6,119m/ 20,075 feet above sea...
View more
On the summit of Mera Peak
Mera Peak
Overview Climb Mera peak on our unique itinerary. Ian has climbed Everest to the top and led 7 Mera peak expeditions and with 6 climbs ending up on...
View more
Top 10 tips for climbing Mera Peak
Mera and Lobuche Peaks
Overview Mera and Lobuche peaks are two of the great Himalayan climbing adventures. Mera Peak stands at 6,476m/ 21,246 feet above sea level and Lobuche Peak at 6,119m/...
View more