Cho Oyu

Cho Oyu stands as the sixth highest mountain in the world, reaching an elevation of 8,188 meters above sea level within the Mahalangur Himalaya range. Located on the border between Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, its name translates from Tibetan as "Turquoise Goddess." The mountain was first successfully summited on October 19, 1954, by an Austrian expedition led by Herbert Tichy, Joseph Jöchler, and Pasang Dawa Lama. It is widely considered the most accessible of the fourteen 8,000-meter peaks due to its relatively straightforward northwest ridge route and moderate slopes. The peak serves as a prominent landmark near the Nangpa La pass, which has historically functioned as a vital high-altitude trading route between Tibet and the Khumbu Sherpas. Today, Cho Oyu remains a primary objective for commercial expeditions and climbers seeking to gain experience at extreme altitudes before attempting more technical peaks like Mount Everest or K2.

Nearby cities

Triyuga

Triyuga, with its center at Gaighat, is the headquarters of Udayapur District.

Inaruwa

Inaruwa is the headquarters of Sunsari District in Koshi Province.

Dhankuta

A charming hill town in Eastern Nepal, known for its pleasant climate, orange groves, and proximity to the famous Bhedetar viewpoint.

Bhadrapur

Bhadrapur is a tea-trading town in Jhapa District in southeastern Nepal.

Namche Bazaar

The vibrant heart of the Everest region and the gateway to the world's highest peak.

Lukla

Famous for its extreme airport, Lukla is the starting point for almost all Everest adventures.

Birtamod

Birtamod is a rapidly growing commercial hub in the Jhapa District of eastern Nepal.

History & landmarks

Halesi Mahadev Cave

A significant pilgrimage site in eastern Nepal for Hindus, Buddhists, and Kirat.

Tengboche Monastery

The largest gompa in the Khumbu region of Nepal was built in 1916 by Lama Gulu and reconstructed after fires in 1934 and 1989.

Everest Base Camp

The south base camp of Mount Everest is situated at an altitude of 5,364 meters and serves as an acclimatization station for mountaineers.

Pathibhara Devi Temple

One of the most significant Hindu temples in Nepal, perched on the Pathibhara Hill in the Taplejung region.

Nature

Gokyo Lakes

A system of oligotrophic lakes in Sagarmatha National Park at an altitude of over 4,700 meters.

More places

Gokyo Valley

The Gokyo Valley is a spectacular mountainous region featuring azure lakes and the massive Ngozumpa Glacier.

Khumbu Valley

The Khumbu Valley is the home of the Sherpas and the gateway to the highest mountains in the world.

Sagarmatha National Park

A protected area in the Himalayas dominated by Mount Everest and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Gyachung Kang

Gyachung Kang is the highest mountain in the world that is not an eight-thousander.

Pumori

Pumori is a pyramid-shaped mountain just west of Mount Everest, often admired by Everest trekkers.

Ama Dablam

Ama Dablam is a prominent mountain in the Khumbu region, often referred to as the Matterhorn of the Himalayas.

Nuptse

Nuptse is a spectacular ridge in the Khumbu region, forming a horseshoe alongside Lhotse and Everest.

Lhotse

Lhotse is the fourth highest mountain in the world, located in the immediate vicinity of Mount Everest.