Cholatse Peak Climbing

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Duration

18 days

Max. Elevation

6640m

Group size

Min 1+

Level

MODERATE

Transportation

Flight

Best Season

Autumn: SEP-OCT-NOV Spring: MAR-APR-MAY

Accomodation

2-3 Star Hotel Accomodation in Kathmandu. Lodge (Teahouse) and Camping Accomodation during Climbing

Meals

3 Meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Starts at/ Ends at

Kathmandu / Kathmandu

Trip Route

Highlights

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dingboche trek to Dzongla. Stay overnight at lodge.

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

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

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

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

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

Trek from Pangboche to Namche. Stay overnight at lodge.

Trek from Namche to Lukla. Stay overnight at lodge.

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

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

Transfer to airport for final departure.

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Includes

a) Kathmandu

Airport pick-up and drop-off services by private car
4 night hotel accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu
One farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening
Souvenir (t-shirt, mug, pen, bag, etc.)

b) Trekking/Climbing

Peak permit for Singu Chuli (Tharpu Peak)
Entry permit for Annapurna Conservation Area
Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) card
Climbing guide/s (Sirdar) and Trekking guide/s
Trekking Cooks and Kitchen Helpers
Necessary porters (one porter carries 25 kilograms)
Coverage of insurance and rescue for climbing guides, cooks and porters
2 nights hotel accomodation in Pokhara with breakfast
All meals three times a day during the trek/climb
Accommodation in teahouses (lodges) for some nights and some nights camping
Necessary trekking/camping equipment such as tents, mattresses, sleeping bags, down jackets, cooking utensils, etc.
Cooking fuel
Camping charges
All land transportation wherever applicable
Insurance and equipments for guide and porters
First aid kit
Rescue assistance (Should any emergency arise during your trek, we will provide prompt and professional rescue and medical services. For this, it would be better to have your own travel insurance that can cover helicopter evacuation and medical treatment cost incase required.)

Doesn't Include

Personal nature expenses
Travel insurance
All drinks & beverages
Hot shower
Battery charges
Tips
Personal Climbing equipments
Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu

Equipment List

Mountaineering Equipment
Crampons, Ice axe, Helmet, Harness, Lock and unlock Carabineers, Shovel, Climbing pack, Rope, Ski poles, Desender/abseil device, Jummer (Asender), Tapes, Prusik Loops, Rappel device, Hand Warmer (if possible)

Clothing and Wears
Trekking shoes with spare laces, Mountaineering Boots, Plastic or leather for mountaineering boots, Gore-Tex pants, Long shorts, Insulated Parka, Jumper, Waterproof Jackets, Down Jacket, Fleece Vest, Wool cap, Neck Gaiter, Gloves, Climbing Socks, Thermal Underwear, Sandals, Snow Goggle

Essential Gears
Backpack, Duffle bag, Sleeping Bag, sleeping pad, Tents

Gadgets
Map, Compass, Camera, GPS, Two way radios, Binoculars, Head Lamp, Flashlight

Sun Protection Items
Sun glasses, sun scream, Lip balm,

Medical
First aid Kit (Brufen / Ibuprofens, Antibiotic, Diamox, Paracetamol, Handy Plaster, Crack Bandage, Tincture Iodine, etc.)

Other Essentials
Energy Bars, Water bottle, Water Purification Tablets, Toiletries, Trekking poles, Pocket knife, raincoat, Satellite Phone, Altimeter

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