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Cho Oyu

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Cho Oyu

The 6th Highest Mountain in the World

Cho Oyu is the 6th highest mountain in the world at 26,905 feet (8201 meters). Cho Oyu is Tibetan for "The Turquoise Goddess".

FA: S. Joechler, H. Tichy, P. Dawa Lama; 1954

Nearest town or city: Lukla
Directions: 20 km to the west of Mount Everest.

Latitude, Longitude: 28.09000, 86.66000
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Camping: Yes
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Quantity of Climbs: Month