Sherpa Khumbiyila Adventure

Description

Cho Oyu is the sixth highest mountain in the world at 8201 m. above sea level. Cho Oyu lies in the Himalayas and is 20 km west of Mount Everest, at the border between Tibet and Nepal. Cho Oyu means "Turquoise Goddess" in Tibetan.

Cho Oyu was first attempted in 1952 by an expedition organized and financed by the Joint Himalayan Committee of Great Britain as preparation for an attempt on Mount Everest the following year. The expedition was led by Eric Shipton and included Tom Bourdillon, but technical difficulties at an ice cliff above 6,650 m proved beyond their abilities.

Just a few kilometers west of Cho Oyu is Nangpa La (5,716m), a glaciated pass that serves as the main trading route between the Tibetans and the Khumbu's Sherpas. Due to its proximity to this pass and the generally moderate slopes of the standard northwest ridge route, some climbers consider Cho Oyu to be the easiest 8,000 meter peak, to climb and it is a popular objective for professionally guided parties.

Day To Day Itinerary:

COST INCLUDES:

Services up to Summit

1. Transfer airport-hotel-airport
2. Peak permit fee. Tibet visa fee. 
3. Hotel accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu at a good tourist class hotel for 5 nights and full board in Tibet.
4. Transportation of members, staffs and food supply from Kathmandu- Base Camp - Kathmandu 
5. All food and fuel for Base Camp , advance base camp and higher camps during expedition
6. Luggage transfer from base camp to advance base camp and from advance base camp to base camp. 
7. Common climbing equipment (Required rope, ice bar, ice screw, etc
8. High altitude tents for all members and climbing Sherpa
9. Single tent with padded floor and mattress at Base Camp and advance base camp for each member.
10. Generator/Solar panel at Advance Base Camp for light and charging
11. Dining tent, Kitchen tent, toilet tent, shower tent, solar panel, chairs & tables
12. 2 oxygen bottles (4Lts), mask and regulator per member.
13. One high altitude Sherpa per climber to carry all food and gear to higher camps. Also assist the member during climb and summit attempt.
14. Equipment allowances, daily wages, insurance, food and tents for cook, kitchen boy, Liaison Officer & Interpreter.
15. Walkie-talkie radio for communication (expedition use only).
16. Satellite phone for emergency use. Personal calls subject to charges.
17. High way and conservation charges. Garbage deposit.

COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:

1. International flights.
2. Nepal entry visa fee. (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival)
3. Reentry visa for Nepal. The re-entry visa can be obtained at the immigration office in Kodari.
4. Meals in Kathmandu.
5. Extra days in Hotel in Kathmandu after 5 nights.
6. Personal climbing gear above advance base camp
7. Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage
8. Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, communication equipment and commercial filming
9. International airport departure tax at Kathmandu Airport.
10. Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone and Email, etc.
11. Applicable customs duty and import license fees for all expedition goods arriving in Nepal as air/road cargo
12. Tips and bonuses
13. Climbing Sherpa summit bonus : US$ 800

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