Cho Oyu means " Turquoise Goddess" in Tibetan. [3] The mountain is the westernmost major peak of the Khumbu sub-section of the Mahalangur Himalaya 20 km west of Mount Everest.

Cho Oyu, mountain, one of the world’s highest (26,906 feet [8,201 meters]), in the Himalayas on the Nepalese-Tibetan (Chinese) border about 20 miles (30 km) northwest of Mount Everest.

The sixth highest mountain in the world, Cho Oyu lies in the heart of the Tibetan/Nepalese Himalayas and offers climbers views of Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and figuratively hundreds of other …

Jul 20, 2023 · Discover everything you need to know before climbing Cho Oyu (8201m), world's 6th-highest mountain. This in-depth guide covers choosing the best season, expedition costs, training, …

Cho Oyu (8,201m | 26,906ft) is an iconic mountain and the world’s 6th tallest peak. Standing on the Chinese – Nepalese border, it towers above the high Tibetan plains to the North and the lush green …

Aug 19, 2023 · Today, Cho Oyu has earned a unique reputation among the world’s highest peaks. Thanks to its proximity to Nangpa La and the generally moderate slopes of the standard northwest …

Aug 11, 2025 · Cho Oyu is the sixth-highest mountain in the world, and its name, meaning "Turquoise Goddess" in Tibetan, reflects the mountain's appearance during sunset. It is located on the border …

Twenty miles to the west of Everest is the sixth highest mountain on Earth – Cho Oyu. Rising 8,201 m (26,906 ft), Cho Oyu’s peak continues the highest border in the world, separating Nepal from Tibet.

Mount Cho Oyu, the world’s sixth-highest peak at 8,201m, straddles the Nepal-Tibet border in the Himalayas. Known as the "Goddess of Turquoise," Cho Oyu is renowned for being one of the most …

At 8188 meters, Cho Oyu is the sixth highest mountain in the world. It is located on the border of Tibet (China) and Nepal about 20 km to the west of Mount Everest.