The Tibetan folktale of Cho Oyu (meaning Turquoise God) is that he fell in love with the Goddess Chomolungma (Everest), who later married her closer neighbor to the southeast, Makalu. Cho Oyu never married and he now faces the opposite way of Chomolungma.

Cho Oyu is located on the border of Tibet (China) and Nepal about 20 km to the west of Mount Everest. Just west of Cho Oyo, at about the location of ABC (advanced base camp), is the Nangpa La, a 5500 meter glacier pass which is a major trade route between the Khumbu Sherpas and Tibet. Long caravans with yaks can be seen here at all times of the year. Some climbers claim that Cho Oyu is the easiest 8000 meter peak, if any 8000 meter peak can be called easy!

There are limited technical sections presenting challenges to some climbers: a short ice wall and the Yellow Band at 24,600'. Both are not huge issues but at this high altitude any technical climbing takes its toll on the body. Objective dangers are limited as well, but climbing at this altitude can always be dangerous. Its relatively easy access makes it an attractive 8,000 meter expedition for someone with limited time, as it can be attempted in roughly 6 weeks round trip. Give us a call for all the details and experience needed to climb sixth highest peak in the world!

Interesting fact: Cho Oyu is translated in Tibetan as "the Turquoise Goddess", from chomo goddess and. This derivation of the name is not certain and other "translations" of the name includes "Mighty Head" (Tichy) and "God's Head" (Harrer). Another alternative translation of the name is "bald god". This makes sense looking at a Tibetan legend, where Cho Oyu, the bald god, has his back turned to Chomolongma, the mother godess, because she refused to marry him.

Cho Oyu Expedition Itineraries
Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu (1350m.) transfer to selected hotel
Day 02: Guided sightseeing tours in Kathmandu O/N hotel
Day 03: Kathmandu group meeting / expedition preparation O/N hotel
Day 04: Drive to Kodari & transfer Zhangmu 2300mt. O/N hotel
Day 05: Drive Nylam 2750m O/N hotel or camp
Day 06: Nylam rest for acclimatization O/N hotel or camp
Day 07: Drive Tingri 4340m. O/N hotel or camp
Day 08: Rest of day for acclimatized O/N hotel or camp
Day 09: Drive to Chinese Base Camp 5,000m.
Day 10: Chinese Base Camp
Day 11: Prepared load to Yak for Advance Base Camp.
Day 12: Base Camp - Middle camp with Yaks
Day 13: Middle Camp - Advance Base Camp
Day 14-39: Climbing Period.
Day 40: Advance Base camp - Chinese Base camp
Day 41: Base Camp - Drive to Tingri O/N hotel
Day 42: Drive Zhangmu - Kathmandu O/N hotel
Day 43: Kathmandu free day O/N hotel
Day 45: Final Departure or you may extend another program such as volunteering, Rafting, Tibet tours and Wildlife excursion

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