Mt Cho Oyu Expedition

Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)
At the airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to the Hotel. Your kit bag containing a sleeping bag, down jacket will be issued upon arrival and individual equipment/gear checks will be held during the afternoon. A pre-trek briefing will be held at evening and is a great opportunity to get acquainted with your fellow group members before heading out to dinner.
Day 02 - 05: Preparation for expedition
There will be time for us to explore the bazaars, shops, and monasteries of this fascinating city in during these days. The expedition leader will also examine everyone's climbing equipment so that any shortfalls can be purchased in Kathmandu. Chinese Visas allowing entry to Tibet will also be issued by the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu.
Day 06: Kathmandu to Zhangmu (2300m)-123Kms
After breakfast at your hotel in Kathmandu, you will depart for early morning drive (Approx. 5 hours) to Kodari (1873m). After completing immigration and custom formalities drive up the hill to Zhangmu (2300m). This is the Tibetan border town. The Tibetan Guide will meet the Group on arrival at the check post and we drive further road climbs and climbs to Nyalam for overnight. On the way, you will see a fantastic view of the deep valley with some overflowing waterfalls.
Day 07: Zhangmu (2300m) to Nyalam (3750m)
Today after breakfast we drive to Nyalam. After reaching Nyalam we have a full day to rest. Overnight.
Day 08: Rest day for acclimatization
This day for you good acclimatization day at Nyalam and enjoy your day. This is most necessary to take one day in Nyalam for your good acclimatization and safety.
Day 09: Nyalam to Tingri (4390m) -147 Km
Drive (Approx. 5-6 hours) to Tingri crossing two spectacular passes. Nyalam pass (3800m) and Lalung La pass (5082m). This drive provides a fabulous view of the high mountains including, Mount Everest (8848m) Jugal Himal, Mt. Makalu (8464m) and more. Overnight in Tingri.
Day 10: Arrive at Chinese base camp
We complete the drive to the road-head and to the Chinese base camp. Leaving Xegar, we turn south along the bumpy track that leads to the road-head below Cho Oyu.
Day 11: Organization at Chinese base camp
This will be an important day in order to sort out all loads for the yak carry. In the afternoon, our yaks arrive ready to make the carry on the first leg to base camp tomorrow.
Day 12 - 15: Trek to Cho Oyu base camp
With yaks carrying the expedition's supplies, we trek up the long valley to base camp. We spend 3 nights at intermediate camps at 5,200 and 5,450 meters before continuing to base camp. The benefit of our acclimatization camp will be much appreciated when we finally occupy base camp, our home for the duration of the climb. We move into base camp early on day 15 and spend the afternoon organizing climbing equipment for use on the mountain.
Day 16 - 40: Climbing the north-west face of Cho Oyu
On the first day, we make our initial, tentative excursion and exploration of the lower part of the mountain. The aim will be to get as high as possible in order to have a good look at the route and the conditions on the mountain. We do not carry loads and we aim to return to base camp for the evening. As we gain in strength and acclimatization, we climb higher on the mountain with the aim of reaching and sleeping at both camp 1 and camp 2. This will give us ideal preparation for the final part of the climb. The summit bids follow a good period of rest at base camp during which time the Sherpa's complete the task of establishing the high camp at 7,400 meters. On day 40, all climbers should be back at base camp with the mountain stripped of equipment. Packing-up base camp is always time-consuming and everyone will need to help to ensure that we leave no trace of our passing. If we are successful in climbing the mountain early then we will leave base camp early. We can head back to Kathmandu as soon as everyone has made a determined summit climb but past experience has shown that we will need all of the days allotted unless the conditions on the mountain are exceptionally good and everyone acclimatizes exceptionally well.
Day 41: Return trek to road-head
We will make the return trek to the road-head with yaks carrying our equipment. Our road transport will be waiting for us. We spend our last night in tents.
Day 42: Drive to Zhangmu
Although with a good road and no snow blocking the passes, it is possible to drive to Kathmandu in 7 to 9 hours, we have planned on 2 days in case of delays. On the first day we will aim to drive to Zhangmu and overnight.
Day 43: Zhangmu to Kathmandu 
This morning few kilometers drive away from Zhangmu to Friendship Bridge across Bhote Koshi River brings you closer to Immigration Control in Kodari where we will say good bye to your Tibetan guide and driver and walk across the river to meet Nepalese escort to drive to Kathmandu. After 4- 5 hours of driving you finally arrive in Kathmandu, remaining time rest and relax at the hotel.
Day 44: Leisure at Kathmandu
This pleasant day you may have the full day at leisure at your own or can extend your extra trip with us on additional cost or time to explore the Thamel for last day shopping and evening company will meet you for the farewell dinner.
Day 45: Departure from Kathmandu
Today is free or last minute shopping for souvenirs or gift to your family, friends or relatives for you until your departure flight/drive or to commence any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us. If departing, you'll be transferred to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onwards