CHO OYU EXPEDITION

Not exactly a walk in the park, but Cho Oyu (8188m/18,753ft), the 6th highest mountain in the world is claimed to be the easiest of the 8000m peaks to climb. Cho Oyu means “Turquoise Goddess” in Tibetan and is located in the Khumbu Himal, a subsection of the greater Mahalangur Himalayas, and Cho Oyu is just 20 km to the west of Mount Everest. Mahalangur also includes three of the world’s highest peaks: Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. Cho Oyo sits right on the Chinese and Nepali border in the northeast of Nepal. Despite Cho Oyo being the easiest of the 8000m plus peaks to climb, it does however still require a high level of high altitude climbing expertise and toughness that comes from previous climbing experience. Like all mountains, it exists to be climbed and enjoyed by adventure seekers. Only a few kilometers to the west of Cho Oyu lies the Nangpa La Pass (5,716m/18,753 ft) glacier which is the main trading route connecting Tibet and the Khumbu Sherpas of Nepal. This pass lies between the Khumbu and Rolwaling Himalayas. The main reason Cho Oyu is considered easier than other 8000m peaks is due to its more moderate faces as you climb the usual northwest route to the summit. Nevertheless, it still requires planning and logistical support in order to safely reach the summit and alleviate altitude sickness. Preparation is everything, and Sherpa Expedition & Trekking will leave nothing to chance. They are experts in this field.