In Kathmandu sightseeing program includes visit of world heritage sites the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the world biggest Stuppa; Boudhhanath, known as little Tibet, Swoyambhunath Stupa (monkey temple) located on a hill side one of the oldest religious spot of more than 2,500 years old and historical Kathmandu Durbar Square with unique architectural temple, and the virgin Kumari known as Living Goddess in Basantapur atf central Kathmandu. Kathmandu is not only naturally beautiful but it also holds the beauty of incredible Newar people culture with ancient architectures.

On this day you can buy your essential equipments, gears, harness, crampons, ice axe with leash, webbing, cord, trekking poles, sleeping bag, headwear, footwear and other stuffs. Our representative will work on making your necessary permits and papers for the expeditions. There will be a special meeting in the evening regarding our pre-expeditions discussion with all our fellow expedition staffs.

Morning starts this great journey by driving to Zangmu, the ride to Zangmu offers scenic landscapes and magnificent views of high Himalayan ranges. A 05 hours drive via Kodari  (Nepal -Tibet Border) bring to Zangmu for overnight stop at this frontier town.

Leaving Zhangmu drive to Nyalam crossing bridges through the gorge with beautiful forests of rhododendron, pines and oaks trees and waterfalls after leaving the lush vegetations entering to Nyalam town the start and end of Tibetan plateau is surrounded by high hills and waterfalls. Nyalam literately means ‘Hells Pass’ or gateway to hell’ because of the road to Nyalam used to be like the path to hell before the road was built. The journey of 35 k.m. just takes about 04 hours to reach with winding narrow highway to Nyalam.

Nyalam is an ideal place for acclimatization at an altitude of 3,660 meters. Spending an extra day in Nyalam helps to acclimatize and avoid the risk of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). With time for short hikes.

Morning drive uphill to the highest plateau of the world, also known as the ‘Roof of the world’ and cross the Lalung La (5,050 m). The journey to Tingri offers magnificent views of high chain of Himalayas of world’s last 14^th highest Shisapangma, dorji Lakpa, Gurishanker, Melugatse and as far to Langtang range of mountains including Mt. Everest (8,848 m) and Mt. Cho Oyu (8,201m) on route near Old Tingri and, after few hours of drive reaching at Old Tingri for overnight stop.

Another rest day allows you to acclimatize well, with time to explore the surrounding area of Old Tingri. Our guide will make sure every member in the group is in perfect condition or not.

The stunning sunrise of early morning capture this precious sunrise on your camera if the weather is perfect. Then drive to Cho Oyu Base Camp. This charming scenery on-route base camp attracts many visitors, trekkers and mountaineers from all around the globe.

These days an acclimatize period and preparation for the climb, our guide or team leader will teach you some climbing techniques and skills, sharing all his climbing knowledge with you all, if you have any queries and confusion then, please do not hesitate to ask your guide. In case of any problem, let our team knows so that they can take necessary steps.

During this climbing period continue climb and descend for few days from base camp to camp III. This helps body to acclimatize in higher altitude. Taking rest for few days then make final preparation for our climb at base camp.

The weather condition around high Himalaya is unpredictable, sometime have to stay at base camp till the bad weather clears, one has to be mentally strong and prepared then start ascending to Advance Base Camp, with three major camps above Advance Base Camp, Camp I, Camp II, & Camp III at the elevation of 6,400 m / 21, 000 ft, 7,010 m / 23, 000 ft and 7,437 m / 24, 400 ft. respectively. There is a difficult section between Camp I and Camp II with Ice cliff where fix ropes is required and towards steep front pointing at Camp II situated on the upper glacier plateau and might need oxygen from Camp II to reach the summit. After spending some moments at the summit enjoying the panoramic view of high Himalayan range and make gentle descend. Descending is more technically and difficult than ascending to the summit especially in Ice cliff. Continue descend to base camp via camp III, camp II and finally tackle Ice cliff and spend the night in tented camp at base camp with celebrating of the victory climb to the summit.

Leaving ABC, continue losing altitude and descend to the base camp where camp manager and other members will be there, waiting for to celebrate the victory.

Himalaya region has thousands of trekking and mountaineering expeditions every year, resulting piles of unwanted rubbish and trash that still exist in the Himalayan mountains, our true effort to reduce as much pollution around as we do have some responsibility towards mother nature, today clean up the base camp which helps reducing the impacts of global warming. Then pack necessary stuff and prepare for return journey.

Today, drive back to Nyalam and unto Zangmu from Cho Oyu base camp. A few hours of drive with the scenic views of giant Himalaya peaks will takes to the town of Nyalam and continue journey back Zangmu for the last overnight in Tibet.

After breakfast, with visa formalities at the frontier in Zhangmu immigration, drive back to Nepal side with another visa paper works then a great journey leads back to Kathmandu. The journey to Kathmandu offers the scenic landscapes with magnificent view of high Himalayan ranges. About 05 hrs of drive via Kodari (Nepal -Tibet Border) will bring to Kathmandu.

The last day of this great adventure trip with Sherpa Mountaineering Expeditions and in Nepal today catch the last minute souvenir shopping with last night dinner with the group member and staffs.

SME office staff assists you with the complimentary transfer to airport for your departure flight to your onward destinations your wonderful moments with us we will treasure it for many years to come.