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Cho-Oyu (8,201m/26,906ft) is one of the easiest of all 8000m mountains rising 8,201m / 26,906 ft. above sea level at 86.9° E and 28° N, situated high above the Tibetan plateau on the Tibet/Nepal border, Cho-Oyu is the highest & easiest of the more straightforward 8000m peaks and the sixth highest mountain in the world is an excellent choice for mountaineers wishing to climb their first 8000 metre peak. Historically, expeditions to Cho-Oyu have a higher rate of success than any other 8000 meter peaks, attributed by two key factors- first, access to themountain is easy, as it is possible to drive all the way to the mountain. This makes logistical planning much easier than for a Himalayan peak where there is a long approach walk using porters. Secondly, the route is fairly easy and has minimal objective danger. The first camp on the mountain can normally be reached wearing only trekking boots. Above this the technical sections are short and are all fixed ropes. From base camp at 5700m steep moraines lead to a shoulder at 6400m, the normal site of Camp 1. Above this camp lies the technical crux of the climb, a 50-metre high serac barrier split by a ramp. Climbers jumar this short section on fixed ropes. Above this Camp 2 is situated at about 7000m. The climbing angle eases slightly towards the highest Camp 3 at about 7500m on the North West Face. On summit day the route ascends through a steep rock barrier before easier-angled snow slopes lead to the summit plateau. The true summit itself is located a long way back at the far end of the huge summit snowfields.

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Cost includes:

• Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on single bed & breakfast basis,
• Cho-Oyu Climbing permit fee, visa fee & all other applicable permits,
• Hotels en route on full board basis,
• All internal and Tibet side transportation,
• Cargo clearance & duties fees,
• Professional High altitude climbing Sherpa depending on number of members in group, Chinese liaison officer backed by full BC cook, kitchen helpers,
• Equipment allowance, daily wages, insurance, food and shelter for above mentioned staff, porters and liaison officer,
• All food, fuel and accommodation for member and Sherpa staffs throughout the expedition period at Base Camp,
• Complete Base Camp & Advanced Base camp camping equipments,
• Garbage & stool shipped off charges from BC,
• Oxygen with mask & regulators for member & climbing sherpas,
• Airport-hotel-airport transfers,
• Agency service charge and related administrative fees,
• Camping & group equipments above Base camp: tents, ropes, snow bar, rock piton, shovel, ice-screws etc…
• Food & fuel above Base camp for member & climbing Sherpas,
• 1 Gamow bag / O2 for emergency use,

Cost excludes:

• Air travel to/from Nepal,
• Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu,
• Drinks, laundry, postage, telephone bills, tips, all items of personal nature,
• Departure tax at Kathmandu int'l airport,
• Extra high altitude Sherpa if needed,
• Personal travel, high risk, accidental and medical insurance of member,
• Emergency rescue evacuations,
• Respective expenses if one returns earlier from the expedition due to sickness or emergency purpose.
• Any extra service not mentioned herein cost inclusion.

•    Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on twin sharing bed & breakfast basis,
•    Cho-Oyu Climbing permit fee, visa fee & all other applicable permits,
•    Hotels en route on full board basis,
•    All internal and Tibet side transportation,
•    Cargo clearance & duties fees,
•    Professional High altitude climbing Sherpa depending on number of members in group, Chinese liaison officer backed by full BC cook, kitchen helpers,
•    Equipment allowance, daily wages, insurance, food and shelter for above mentioned staff, porters and liaison officer,
•    All food, fuel and accommodation for member and Sherpa staffs throughout the expedition period at Base Camp,
•    Complete BC & ABC camping equipments,
•    Garbage & stool shipped off charges from BC,
•    Oxygen with mask & regulators for member & climbing sherpas,
•    Airport-hotel-airport transfers,
•    Agency service charge and related administrative fees,
•    Camping & group equipments above Base camp: tents, ropes, snow bar, rock piton, shovel, ice-screws etc…
•    Food & fuel above Base camp for member & climbing Sherpas,
•    1 Gamow bag / O2 for emergency use,

•    Air travel to/from Nepal,
•    Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu,
•    Drinks, laundry, postage, telephone bills, tips, all items of personal nature,
•    Departure tax at Kathmandu int'l airport,
•    Extra high altitude Sherpa if needed,
•    Personal travel, high risk, accidental and medical insurance of member,
•    Emergency rescue evacuations,
•    Respective expenses if one returns earlier from the expedition due to sickness or emergency purpose.
•    Any extra service not mentioned herein cost inclusion.