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Cholatse Peak Climbing

Trip code NET-PCL-CPCL
Package name Cholatse Peak Climbing
Duration 18
Max. elevation 6640 m
Level MODERATE
Transportation Flight
Accomodation 2-3 Star Hotel Accomodation in Kathmandu. Lodge (Teahouse) and Camping Accomodation during Climbing
Starts at Kathmandu
Ends at Kathmandu
Trip route
Cost USD 0 per person

Highlights

Overview

Mt. Cholatse is a stunning peak with narrow snow, ice ridges and steep faces. It is on the ridge separating the Gokyo and Khumbu valleys, just north of Taboche and just south of a 5420 meter pass used by Sherpas and trekkers alike to travel between the Gokyo and Khumbu valleys. Interestingly, there is a lake just below this pass to the east, and in Tibetan 'cho' is lake, 'la' is pass, and 'tse' is peak. So Cholatse means literally "lake pass peak". Unlike many other mountains, there is no easy way to reach or descend from its summit, so any climb of the mountain is a serious mountaineering undertaking.
 
Through the 1950's, 60's and 70's, Everest, Ama Dablam and the other named peaks of the Khumbu were climbed by many, but no permits were granted for Cholatse, so it remained unclimbed until 1982 when it was infact the last named but unclimbed peak in the Khumbu. The climb was described as some twenty pitches of difficult ice climbing.
 
The mountain has not been climbed by commercial companies and none of the routes to the summit have been ascended more than a few times. The South West Ridge, perhaps the easiest on the peak was only repeated in 1993 then in 2005.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu.

On your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be met and welcomed by our airport representative. You will be greeted traditionally with flower garlands. The representative will then take you to your hotel where you will be served welcome drinks. In the afternoon, you can take a stroll around and visit shops, restaurants and bars. Stay overnight at the hotel. 

Day 2 : Free day in Kathmandu for preparation of the trip.

Free day in Kathmandu for preparation of the trip. Checking your climbing equipments, and discussing the climb with the climbing/trekking guide. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 3 : Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m.) that takes about 35 minutes.

After early-morning breakfast, our guide will pick you up from the hotel and drive to the domestic airport terminal. Receive your boarding pass and fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m.) that takes about 35 minutes. The flight offers you up close views of the Himalayas and romantic landscapes of hills, farms and rivers. 

On arrival to Lukla, you will begin 3 hours trek to Phakding (2640 m.). You start your trek from Lukla with a gentle climb up the mountainside on the left bank of the Dudh Koshi River. Mt. Nupla (5885m) which can be seen in the distance is a peak atop the Kongde Ridge. You descend a mountainside path that merges into your route to Everest, with views to a wonderful valley to your right; and Mt. Kusum Kang (6367m.) to the far end. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 4 : Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m) takes approximately five hours.

Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m) takes approximately five hours. Namche Bazaar (3440m) is surrounded on three sides by mountain ranges and faces the Bhote Koshi to the South. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 5 : A day for rest at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization.

A day for rest at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization. It is an ideal place to spend acclimatizing with the high altitude. For acclimatization you walk up to Khumjung where you can visit a monastery. You can also enjoy the splendid views of Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Nuptse, Lhotse, Tawoche, and Kwangde and so on. Or you can take an hour's walk up to Syangboche (3800m.) where Everest View Hotel is situated above Namche for outstanding views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and Kusum Kangaru. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 6 : Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche (3867m.) takes about five hours.

Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche (3867m.) takes about five hours. As you climb through the forested zone, the incline eases and a splendid view appears. You continue climbing the mountainside diagonally until you come to the stone gate built by the lamas which marks your entry into Tyangboche (3860m). Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 7 : Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche (4260m.) takes approximately five hours.

Trek from Tyangboche to Dingboche (4260m.) takes approximately five hours. Dingboche is a beautiful patchwork of fields enclosed by stone walls protecting the crops of barley, buckwheat and potatoes from the cold winds and grazing animals. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 8 : Dingboche trek to Dzongla.

Dingboche trek to Dzongla. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 9 : Dzongla Trek to Cholatse Base Camp.

Dzongla Trek to Cholatse Base Camp. Stay overnight in camp.

Day 10 : Rest Day at Cholatse Base Camp.

Rest Day at Cholatse Base Camp. Stay overnight in camp.

Day 11 : Climbing from Cholatse Base Camp to High Camp.

Climbing from Cholatse Base Camp to High Camp. Stay overnight in camp.

Day 12 : High Camp to Summit Cholatse Peak and back to Base camp.

High Camp to Summit Cholatse Peak and back to Base camp. Stay overnight in camp.

Day 13 : Trek from Cholaste Base camp to Pangboche.

Trek from Cholaste Base camp to Pangboche. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 14 : Trek from Pangboche to Namche.

Trek from Pangboche to Namche. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 15 : Trek from Namche to Lukla.

Trek from Namche to Lukla. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 16 : Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 17 : Rest day in Kathmandu.

Rest day in Kathmandu. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 18 : Departure

Transfer to airport for final departure.

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