Trip Overview

Cholatse Peak stands at height of 6423 metres (also known as Jobo Lhaptshan) is a mountain in the Khumbu region of the Nepalese Himalaya. Cholatse Peak is connected to Taboche (6,501m.) 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. Mount Cholatse was first climbed via the southwest ridge on April 22, 1982 by Vern Clevenger, Galen Rowell, John Roskelley, Bill O'Connor and Peter Hackett. Cholatse peak north face was successfully scaled in 1984. The first solo ascent was accomplished on April 15, 2005 by Ueli Steck through the north face. Mt. Cholatse climbing is staring the caravan routes fly to Lukla and all the way to Gokyo valley, climb Gokyo Ri for acclimatization, then continues trekking to Cholatse Base Camp and returning from Phortse village all the way down to Namche and final departure from Lukla.

Comparatively Cholatse Peak is very hard to climb than other peak in Nepal. Mount Cholatse is the technically difficult peak it requires careful ascent. We recommended cholatse peak for those climbers who are experience in ice and rock climbing. Only few climbers get success in cholatse peak climbing. Climbers need a vast mountaineering ability to climb Cholatse peak.

Note:
1. If you have your own private group or team, please e-mail us to know the price and details of peak climbing.
2. Looking to join a group? if so, feel free to contact us for more information.

Outline Peak Climbing Itinerary: A without Gokyo Ri Peak

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m), meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu, preparation and briefing about trip at evening.
Day 03: Flight to Lukla (2,860m) then trek to Phakding Village (2,610m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 04: Phakding Village – Namche Bazar (3,440m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 05: Rest day for acclimatization, with a day hike to Hotel Everest View (3,790m) and the surrounding areas.
Day 06: Namche Bazar – Dole Village (4,200m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 07: Dole Village – Machhermo Village (4,470m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 08: Machhermo Village to Cholatse Peak Base Camp (5,355m) – Set up Camp. O/N at Camping.
Day 09: Cholatse Peak Base Camp rest and preparation for climbing. O/N at Camping.
Day 10: Cholatse Base Camp to Camp 1 – (5,700m). O/N at Camping.
Day 11: Climb from Camp 1 to Camp 2 – (6,200m). O/N at Camping.
Day 12/14: Climbing period for Cholatse Peak (6,423m) Summit via South West Ridge. Full Camping.
Day 15: Contingency day, incase of bad weather, clean BC and backpack. Camping/Teahouse Lodge.
Day 16: Cholatse South West Ridge Base Camp to Machhermo Village.
Day 17: Machhermo – Namche Bazar. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 18: Namche Bazar – Lukla Bazar then transfer to Hotel/Lodge.
Day 19: Flight back from Lukla Bazar to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.
Day 20: Free day in Kathmandu for rest and farewell dinner in the evening.
Day 21: Last minute, transfers to TIA airport for your onward journey. Final Departure.

Outline Peak Climbing Itinerary: B with Gokyo Ri Peak

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m), meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu, preparation and briefing about trip at evening.
Day 03: Flight to Lukla (2,860m) then trek to Phakding Village (2,610m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 04: Phakding Village – Namche Bazar (3,440m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 05: Rest day for acclimatization, with a day hike to Hotel Everest View (3,790m) and the surrounding areas.
Day 06: Namche Bazar – Dole Village (4,200m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 07: Dole Village – Machhermo Village (4,470m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 08: Machhermo Village – Gokyo Village (Gokyo Lake - 4,790m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 09: Day hiking to Gokyo Ri Peak (5,360m), back to Gokyo Village. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 10: Gokyo Lake to Cholatse Peak Base Camp (5,355m) – Set up Camp. O/N at Camping.
Day 11: Cholatse Peak Base Camp rest and preparation for climbing. O/N at Camping.
Day 12: Cholatse Base Camp to Camp 1 – (5,700m). O/N at Camping.
Day 13: Climb from Camp 1 to Camp 2 – (6,200m). O/N at Camping.
Day 14/16: Climbing period for Cholatse Peak (6,423m) Summit via South West Ridge. Full Camping.
Day 17: Contingency day, incase of bad weather, clean BC and backpack. Camping/Teahouse Lodge.
Day 18: Cholatse South West Ridge Base Camp to Machhermo Village.
Day 19: Machhermo Village – Namche Bazar. O/N at Teahouse Lodge/Hotel.
Day 20: Namche Bazar - Lukla Bazar then transfer to Hotel/Lodge.
Day 21: Flight back from Lukla to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.
Day 22: Free day in Kathmandu for rest and farewell dinner in the evening.
Day 23: Last minute, transfers to TIA airport for your onward journey. Final Departure.

Outline Peak Climbing Itinerary: C without Everest BC

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m), meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu, preparation and briefing about trip at evening.
Day 03: Flight to Lukla (2,860m) then trek to Phakding Village (2,610m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 04: Phakding Village – Namche Bazar (3,440m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 05: Rest day for acclimatization, with a day hike to Hotel Everest View (3,790m) and the surrounding areas.
Day 06: Namche Bazar – Tengboche Village (3,867m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 07: Tengboche Village – Pheriche Village (4,240m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 08: Pheriche Village – Cholatse Base Camp (4,590m) - Set up Camp. O/N at Camping.
Day 09: Cholatse Base Camp day free and preparation for climb. O/N at Camping.
Day 10/14: Climbing Period for Cholatse Peak (6,423m) Summit via East-West Ridge, back to BC.
Day 15: Contingency day, incase of bad weather, clean BC and backpack. Camping/Teahouse Lodge.
Day 16: Cholatse Base Camp - Pangboche Village (3,985m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 17: Pangboche Village – Namche Bazar. O/N at Teahouse Lodge/Hotel.
Day 18: Namche Bazar – Lukla Bazar (2,860m) and transfer to teahouse Lodge or, Hotel.
Day 19: Flight back from Lukla Bazar to Kathmandu and transfers to Hotel.
Day 20: Free day in Kathmandu for rest and farewell dinner in the evening.
Day 21: Last minute, transfers to TIA airport for your onward journey. Final Departure.

Outline Peak Climbing Itinerary: D with Everest BC

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m), meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu, preparation and briefing about trip at evening.
Day 03: Flight to Lukla (2,860m) then trek to Phakding Village (2,610m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 04: Phakding Village – Namche Bazar (3,440m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 05: Rest day for acclimatization, with a day hike to Hotel Everest View (3,790m) and the surrounding areas.
Day 06: Namche Bazar – Tengboche Village (3,867m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 07: Tengboche Village – Dingboche Village (4,410m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 08: Dingboche Village – Lobuche Village (4,940m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 09: Lobuche to Gorakshep (5,164m), explore Everest Base Camp (5,364m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 10: Ascent Kala Pattar (5,644m) – Cholatse Base Camp (4,590m) Set up Camp. O/N at Camping.
Day 11: Cholatse Base Camp day free and preparation for climb. O/N at Camping.
Day 11/15: Climbing Period for Cholatse Peak (6,423m) Summit via East-West Ridge – Base Camp.
Day 16/17: Contingency day, incase of bad weather, clean BC and backpack. Camping/Teahouse Lodge.
Day 18: Cholatse Base Camp – Pangboche Village (3,985m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 19: Pangboche Village – Namche Bazar. O/N at Teahouse Lodge/Hotel.
Day 20: Namche Bazar – Lukla Bazar (2,860m) and transfer to teahouse Lodge or, Hotel.
Day 21: Flight back from Lukla Bazar to Kathmandu and transfers to Hotel.
Day 22: Free day in Kathmandu for rest and farewell dinner in the evening.
Day 23: Last minute, transfers to TIA airport for your onward journey. Final Departure.

Cost Includes

  • All pick-up and drop-off services for both international and domestic flights are provided as per the itinerary (Airport-Hotel-Airport and trip pick-up and drop-off).
  • 4 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu on bed and breakfast plan. (2 nights before and 2 nights after the climbing.)
  • A welcome dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu.
  • Domestic flight ticket: Kathmandu–Lukla–Kathmandu or, Ramechhap–Lukla–Ramechhap for members and climbing guide, including airport taxes and cargo fees.
  • Toyota Hiace, Jeep or, tourist Bus transportation: Kathmandu-Ramechhap-Kathmandu if the flight is scheduled.
  • Jeep or, Bus transportation: Kathmandu-Surke-Kathmandu for Cook and all kitchen staffs.
  • Cholatse Peak Climbing Permit.
  • Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality and Sagarmatha National Park entrance permit fees.
  • Garbage Deposit and Shipment Charges.
  • 3 Major meals; B/L/D (by Teahouse Lodge menu) and accommodation at best available teahouse lodge and tented camp at base camp during the trekking/climbing en-route.
  • 1 Professional equipped English speaking H. A. Climbing guide. (1 Guide sharing between 1-2 climbing members).
  • Equipments allowance and daily wages for the H. A. Climbing guide.
  • Necessary Porters to carry member luggage and climbing equipments. (1 Porter between 2 climbing member).
  • Equipments allowance, daily wages of base camp Cook, kitchen helpers and porters.
  • Helicopter rescue coverage, medical expenses, accident insurance for the H. A. Climbing guide.
  • Per member 15 Kg. luggage allow in the trek and climbing.
  • Life insurance for all support crews and their daily wages
  • Technical Climbing Gears: High Tent, Snow bars, Rock Pitons, Shovel, EPI Gas, Gas Burner, enough Korean Rope and high food.
  • First Aid Medical Kit Box in trekking and at Base Camp.
  • Walkie-talkies will be provided for communication between Base Camp and the summit, depending on the size of the group.
  • Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu.
  • Mt. Cholatse Peak summit certificate after the successful summit of the peak.
  • Nepal government official taxes and company service charge.

Cost Excludes

  • International airfare: To and from your country.
  • Nepal entry visa fee (To be applied for 30 days - Visa can be obtained upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport-Kathmandu).
  • Personal transportation except above programs.
  • Major meals lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
  • Hotel after 5 nights stay in Kathmandu.
  • Personal trekking and climbing gears (trekking and climbing Boots).
  • Personal Sleeping bag (should cover -20º Celsius) and mattress for the high camp.
  • Extra meals while on trek (besides breakfast, lunch, dinner and 3 times Tea or, coffee)
  • Personal insurance such as travel, accident, hospital medical expenses, emergency evacuation and lost your luggage.
  • Personal Expenses: Phone calls, wifi while on the trek, battery charging, laundry service, postage, alcoholic beverages, bottles and canned beverages, specialty coffee or espresso drinks etc during in teahouse lodges on the way to base camp and return.
  • Airport customs charges for communication equipment, Drone Camera, commercial filming permits during the trek and peak climbing. (If required)
  • Airport customs charges for peak climbing gear and materials. (If climber sent by cargo to Kathmandu)
  • Bank/wire transfer fees (if applicable).
  • Risk of flight delays to and from Lukla or any other reason. (incase of bad weather)
  • Any other service cost which is not included in the cost includes.
  • Tips and Gratuities for climbing guide, cook, Kitchen boys and porters.

Tipping System:
Tipping is done on a group-sharing basis by peak climbing participants. The minimum recommended amounts are as bellow:
1. Trek+Climbing Guide, a Cook: Min. USD 150 each.
2. BC Kitchen Boys/Helpers: Min. USD 100 each.
3. Porters: Min. USD 50 each.

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