Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1300 m):
Upon your arrival at Kathmandu international airport, our representative will meet and welcome you to Nepal and then you will be transferred to the hotel. Once you finish the check-in procedure, you can rest and relax at the hotel. After short rest, we take you short Thamel tour which is main tourist hub in Kathmandu to make you familiar with some good restaurants, ATMs, money changer, Supermarket, gear shop and other necessary things you might need for your trip. After a short explore you will be taken to our office for a trip briefing meeting. Overnight in hotel. If your arrival is late today, this tour and trip briefing will be shifted for tomorrow.
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing:
Tour Duration: 4 Hrs. After having breakfast we will proceed for the sightseeing. Pashupatinath Temple: It is a most famous Hindu temple devoted to Lord Shiva, located beside the Bagmati River. One of the most significant temples for the Hindu devotees around the world and the UNESCO site. The golden pagoda style temple is richly carved with silver doors. On the day of Shivaratri, a big fair is held around the month of February/March.Boudhanath stupa: One of the biggest Stupas in the world is located on the east in Kathmandu. It stands with four pairs of eyes in the four prime directions, keeping watch for virtuous behavior and human success. King Man Deva at the advice of the Goddess Mani Jogini had built this remarkable Stupa. The Stupa resembles the Mahayana philosophy. After back from the tour you have some times for rest and prepare your gear and so on. Overnight in hotel.
Day 03 : Preparation of official documents / Last minute shopping:
We take time to prepare and finalize with official formalities of permits and others. You will be also briefed on the nature of expedition, equipments and team composition and meeting with your Guide. You can also make your last minute shopping of personal items or junk items as you will be flying to the Himalayas the next day.
Day 04 : Drive to Kodari & transfer Zhangmu ( 2,300 m.):
We start our Cho Oyu expedition from north face with a scenic drive to Kodari ( Nepal Tibet border town). We cross the border and then drive to Zhangmu. Overnight stay in the town.
Day 05 : Zhangmu – Nyalam ( 2,750 m).
Today, we drive to Nylam situated at an altitude of 2750 m. Overnight in a local lodge.
Day 06 : Day of acclimatization:
We spend the day in Nyalam acclimatizing. Overnight stay in the Hotel.
Day 07 : Drive to Tingri (4,340 m.)
We drive from Nyalam to Tingri. Overnight in a lodge.
Day 08 : Rest day for acclimatization:
Rest day again for acclimatization.
Day 09 : Drive to Chinese Base Camp ( 5,000 m.):
We take our early drive to Chinese Base Camp 5,000 m. Overnight in the camp.
Day 10 : In Chinese Base Camp:
We move around the Chinese Base Camp to assess the environment of the camp. Overnight in the camp.
Day 11 : To Advance Base Camp ( 5,700 m.):
Today, we prepare our boarding and loading to Advance BC.
Day 12 : To Middle Camp:
From Base Camp, we proceed towards the middle camp with Yaks. Overnight in the camp.
Day 13 : To Cho Oyu Advance Base Camp:
It is the turn to go to Cho Oyu Advance Base Camp from middle Camp. Overnight in the camp.
Day 14-32 : Climbing Period:
We take this days to climb the Cho Oyu.
Day 33 : Descend to Chinese Base Camp :
We proceed towards Chinese Base Camp from Advance Base camp. Overnight in the camp.
Day 34 : Drive to Zhangmu:
Today, we drive to Zhangmu from Chinese Base Camp. Overnight in a local lodge in Zhangmu.
Day 35 : Drive to Kathmandu:
We drive to Kathmandu. Arrive Kathmandu and relax on your own. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 36-37 : Tour of Kathmandu and free time for Shopping:
You will enjoy these 2 days in Kathmandu on your own. Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu and then shopping. Farewell dinner party in the evening. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 38 : Departure :
As per your flight schedule, you will be transferred to the international airport of Kathmandu 3 hours prior to the flight time and your tour ends here.
