Mt. Cho-Oyu Expedition 2026

Expedition Schedule

06 Sep – 17 Oct 2026

Overview

Mt. Cho Oyu (8201m-26,899ft) is the 6th highest peak in the world (8201 meters) and is part of the Greater Himalaya, located on the Tibet and Nepal border. Cho-Oyu means the “Turquoise God” in Tibetan. The mountain was first climbed on October 19, 1954, via the north-west ridge by Herbert Tichy, Joseph Jöchler and Sherpa Pasang Dawa Lama of an Austrian expedition.

Trip Facts

Difficulty

Streneous

Country

Tibet

Duration

42 Days

Altitude

8201 M

Accommodation

Hotel/Lodge/Tent

Trip Start From

Kyirong

Trip Ends At

Kyirong

Climbing Route

North West Ridge normal route

Longitude

86°39E

Latitude

28°06’N

Summits

Secured expedition permits and successfully organized logistics support for Kristin Harila and Tenjin Lama (late) who broke the record for the fastest to complete the 14 x 8000m peaks in 92 days in 2023.
Viridiana Alvarez who completed her 8000 x 14 peaks in 2023.
Sophie Lavaud who completed her 8000 x 14 peaks in 2023.
Dawa Yangzum Sherpa, The first Asian woman IFMGA/UIAGM mountain guide completed her 8000 x 14 peaks in 2024.
Bharath Thammineni as the first Indian mountaineer to successfully summit 9 of the world’s 14 highest peaks above 8,000 meters.

Summits Gallery

Why Cho-Oyu?

1. Safety & Accessibility
- Widely regarded as the safest 8,000m peak, Cho-Oyu offers manageable technical difficulty with only limited icefall, rockfall, or avalanche risk compared to other 8000m peaks.
- Gradual slopes and straightforward routes (e.g., the Northwest Ridge) minimize exposure to objective hazards, making it ideal for climbers transitioning to the “death zone.”
- Applicants must demonstrate substantial experience in high-altitude mountaineering. A successful ascent of a peak exceeding 7,000 meters is a critical prerequisite and is highly recommended for all team members.
2. Optimal Weather Conditions
- Cho-Oyu’s location on the Nepal-Tibet border ensures more stable weather windows than peaks in Nepal or Pakistan, maximizing your time for acclimatization and summit pushes.
- Clear autumn seasons (September–October) provide reliable climbing conditions with lower wind speeds and precipitation.
3. Ideal First 8,000m Experience
Learn critical high-altitude skills:
- Oxygen system management
- Fixed-line ascents and glacier travel
- Acclimatization rotations (living at 6,000m+ for weeks)
- Team coordination with experienced Sherpa guides
Summit success rates are high for prepared climbers, offering a confidence boost for future 8,000m goals.
4. Gateway to Everest & Beyond
- Cho-Oyu’s “easier” profile does not diminish its value—it is the ultimate training ground for Everest, Lhotse, or Makalu.
- Experience the physical and mental demands of 8,000m climbing without the extreme risks of more technical peaks.

Expedition Highlights and Inclusions:

Guided by Experts: Our Sherpa teams (with Cho-Oyu experience) ensure
safety, logistics, and mentorship.
Acclimatization Strategy: Structured rotations to Camp 2 (7,100m) and Camp 3
(7,400m) prepare your body for the summit push.
Full Support: Includes permits, base camp facilities, high-altitude food, and
communication systems.
Experienced Sherpa guides and support staff
All permits and logistics
High-altitude tents, group climbing gear, and oxygen

Brief Itinerary

Day 1:

Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel.
Day 2-3:

In Kathmandu for Tibet visa processing.
Day 4:

Afternoon heli flight Ktm-Syabrubesi and drive to Timure (1820m-5870ft) O/N hotel.
Day 5:

Cross border to Tibet. Drive to Kyirong (2700m-8,856ft) O/N hotel.
Day 6:

In Kyirong for acclimatization.
Day 7:

Drive to Thingri (4350m)- O/N Hotel.
Day 8:

Rest day in Thingri.
Day 9:

Drive to Cho-Oyu BC (4900mft).
Day 10-11:

At BC to acclimatize and preparing loads to ABC.
Day 12:

Trek to Intermediate camp (5400m).
Day 13:

Arrive at ABC (5600m).
Day 14-15:

At ABC for puja ceremony, acclimatization and climbing preparations.
Day 16-37:

Climbing period.
Day 38:

Trek back to Thingri.
Day 39:

Drive to Kyirong border (2700m)- O/N Hotel.
Day 40:

Drive to Rasuwagadhi border and after immigration formalities drive to Kathmandu.
Day 41:

In Kathmandu.
Day 42:

International departure.

Expedition Schedule

06 Sep – 17 Oct 2026

Streneous

Strenuous climbing
May require carrying bag packs (15kg)
High or extreme altitude with elevation above 7000m
Intermediate to advance terrain
Nights are spent in tents
Moderate to extreme glacier travel is involved
Travel in remote areas
Usually expedition duration above four weeks

Package Details

Cost Includes:

Mt. Cho-Oyu peak permit, Tibet visa.
Ground transfers airport-hotel-airport and airfare Ktm-Lhasa.
Hotel accommodation on room sharing in Ktm,Lhasa, Shigatse Thingri and Kyirong.
Day sightseeing in Lhasa and Shigatse.
Equipment and baggage transfer from BC – ABC – BC.
Kitchen equipment, kitchen tent, dining tent with heater, toilet tent, shower tent, chairs & tables.
Solar panel/generator at ABC for light and charging small electronics.
Food and fuel at BC-ABC during expedition. High altitude tents, food and fuel.
Single tent with insulated floor and mattress at BC-ABC.
Services of experienced high-altitude Sherpa, cooks and kitchen boys.
Rope fixing.
Oxygen system for clients and Sherpa Walkie-talkie.Satellite phone for emergency.
Garbage deposit fee.Welcome group dinner in Kathmandu.

Cost Excludes:

International flights ,Meals in Kathmandu. Personal climbing gears.
Personal insurance, Personal travel expenses involving vehicle, yaks and horses, airfares and man power outside of the itinerary.
Personal solar pack for charging heavy electronics (laptops, professional camera batteries etc ).
Tips/gratitude for cooks and climbing Sherpa at the end of the trip.