Cho Oyu

Title

Cho Oyu

Description

Overview

Cho Oyu is the sixth-highest mountain in the world, standing at an elevation of $8,188\text{ m}$ ($26,864\text{ ft}$). It is located on the international border between Nepal and China (Tibet).

Key Facts

Location: Situated in the Solukhumbu District of Koshi Province, Nepal, approximately $20\text{ km}$ west of Mount Everest.
Name Meaning: Tibetan for "Turquoise Goddess", a name reflecting its striking hue and spiritual significance in local culture.
First Ascent: Successfully scaled on 19 October 1954 by Herbert Tichy, Joseph Jöchler, and Sherpa Pasang Dawa Lama of an Austrian expedition.
Climbing Ease: Widely regarded as one of the technically easiest of the fourteen $8,000\text{ m}$ peaks to climb, making it a popular choice for guided mountaineering expeditions.

Category

Mountain

Province

Koshi

Key Figure/Measurement

$8,188\text{ m}$ — World's 6th highest peak