Cholatse peak Climbing
Elevation:
6440 m
Location:
Everest Region (Khumbu)
First Ascent:
Cholatse was first climbed via the southwest ridge on April 22, 1982, by Vern Clevenger, Galen Rowell, John Roskelley and Bill O'Connor.
Climbing Season:
Spring and autumn is the best (fair weather in Himal)
Expd. Duration:
21 days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu)
Climbing duration:
4–5 days (typically)
Group Size:
01–15 persons per Group
Highlight of Climb: famous trekking peak, possible to join group every season, cultural trekking, combined to Everest Base Camp trekking and Gokyo valley, beautiful peak and summit view.
Mt. Cholatse (also known as Jobo Lhaptshan) is a mountain in the Khumbu region of the Nepalese Himalaya. Cholatse is connected to Taboche (6,501 m) by a long ridge. The Chola glacier descends off the east face. The north and east faces of Cholatse can be seen from Dughla, on the trail to Mount Everest base camp.
Cholatse was first climbed via the southwest ridge on April 22, 1982, by Vern Clevenger, Galen Rowell, John Roskelley and Bill O'Connor. The north face was successfully scaled in 1984. The first solo ascent was accomplished on April 15, 2005, by Ueli Steck through the north face.
Asian Hiking Team Cholatse climbing itinerary is staring Everest caravan routes fly to Lukla and all the way to Gokyo, climb Gokyo Ri for acclimatization, continues trekking to Cholatse Base Camp and returning from Photse all the way down to Namche and final departure from Lukla. The given itinerary subject to change as your time and interest. You can do Everest base camp come over the Chola pass and push the summit as well.
Asian Hiking Team international group joining schedule fix departure 2025, and 2026. The cost is to be depends on group size and number of mountain guide/s.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu transfer to hotel overnight in Kathmandu BB).
Day 02: Kathmandu equipment / permit preparation and Kathmandu valley sightseeing, overnight in Kathmandu (BB).
Trekking Start
Day 03: Flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding 3.30 hours, overnight at Lodge/Hotel (B/L/D).
Note: in the season time, there are no direct flight to Lukla (air traffic in Kathmandu airport) so early morning drive to Ramechhap airport, 4 hours and flight to Lukla and continues trekking to Phakding.
Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar 6 hours, overnight at Lodge/Hotel (B/L/D).
Day 05: Namche Bazaar for Acclimatization day, overnight at Lodge/Hotel (B/L/D).
Day 06: Trek to Dole 6–7 hours, overnight at Lodge/Hotel (B/L/D).
Day 07: Trek to Machherma 5 hours, overnight at Lodge/Hotel (B/L/D).
Day 08: Trek to Gokyo 4-5 hours, overnight at Lodge/Hotel (B/L/D).
Day 09: Acclimatization day and climb Gokyo Ri, overnight at Lodge/Hotel (B/L/D).
Day 10: Trek to Thangna 4 hours, overnight at Lodge/Hotel (B/L/D).
Push Climbing
Day 11: Trek to Cholatse Base Camp (5355 m) 4-5 hours, overnight tented camp (B/L/D).
Day 12: Rest day in Base Camp.
Day 13: Base Camp to Camp I, overnight at camp.
Day 14: Camp I to Camp II, overnight at camp.
Day 15: Push summit Cholatse and return to Camp I or Base Camp, overnight at hotel.
Day 16: Spare day, in case of weather or any cause, overnight at hotel/camp.
End Climbing
Day 17: Trek to Photse (3780m), 5–6 hours, overnight at Lodge/Hotel (B/L/D).
Day 18: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3446 m), overnight at Lodge/Hotel (B/L/D).
Day 19: Trek to Lukla (2840m), 6 hours, overnight at Lodge/Hotel (B/L/D).
End Trekking
Day 20: Fly to Kathmandu transfer to hotel, overnight Kathmandu (BB).
Note: It is noticeable that Lukla flight is depending on weather. It is possible to drive to Sallery or Thandanda (2 days drive and one day trek, extra 3 days).
Day 21: Departure to your own way journey or next trip (BB).
Cost and payment details
The cost is depending on group size, affected due to the requirement of number of guides and porters, requisite of Hotel in Kathmandu, method of land/air transport. The itinerary is changeable and modifiable as per needs and time frame of trekkers. Cost will be re calculated if the itinerary is changed or modified. Additional activities may be added as per trekkers request with appropriate additional cost. For Total Tour cost, EMAIL US, we will send you within 24 hours as your requirements.
Service Includes:
- All arrival and departure airport transfers with Asian Hiking Team Assistance.
- Kathmandu to Lukla flight ticket.
- Lukla to Kathmandu flight ticket.
- Accommodation in Kathmandu as itinerary, 2-3 star hotel with breakfast.
- Major Meals during the trekking and climbing; Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner by Guest house/Hotel menu.
- Accommodation during the trekking as best available Guest house / Hotel.
- Accommodation in tented Camping.
- All Camping tents, Mattress, all camping equipments, cook, Staffs
- Camping hot meals with hot drinks during the camping.
- Trekkers’ Information Management System, “TIMS” (Trekking permit if any need).
- Cholatse Peak Climbing Permit.
- Local permit/ Entry fees.
- Monasteries and Temple entrance fees during the trekking.
- A First Aid and Eco trained & Government licensed holder professional equipped English-speaking guide.
- A First Aid and Eco trained, Advance/Basic climbing trained & Government licensed holder professional equipped Climbing guide.
- One Porter between each 2 members while on trek (Maximum weight for a porter is 25 Kg).
- Group Climbing equipments such as rope, Ice axe, Ice tool, Ice screws, Carabiners, Locking carabiners, Short-5- millimeter accessory cords, Slings etc.
- Accommodation, meals, salary, equipment, transportation & Insurance of Asian Hiking Team staffs.
- First Aid Kit.
- Travel & Rescue arrangement.
- Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.
Service Excludes:
- International Airfare. Nepal Visa fee.
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu.
- Entrance fees in Durbar Square or Temple in Kathmandu/City guide.
- Soft/hard drinks, drinking water, Tea/ coffee during trekking.
- Hot shower, internet & electricity bills during trekking.
- Personal trekking and climbing gears & clothing.
- All government taxes/ service charges.
- Medical evacuation in case of emergency, expenses incurred due to mishaps, landslide, strikes, political unrest etc. in such case extra will be charged as per actual.
- Tips for staffs or Donation.