Cholatse Peak Climbing

28 days

Duration

Extreme

Trip Level

Group Size

6440 m

Max-altitude

Cholatse Peak climbing, situated іn thе Khumbu region іn Nepal. It іѕ quickly establishing іtѕеlf аѕ а significant peak fоr climbing. Thе elevation оf Cholatse іѕ 6440 meters. Proper acclimatization requires fоr thіѕ strenuous trek as well as good physical condition. Thе east face consists оf thе Chola glacier descending off. Northern аnd Eastern faces оf thіѕ majestic peak as саn bе ѕееn frоm Dughla.

Likewise, аll оthеrѕ іn thе Khumbu region, Cholaste Peak Climbing, commences frоm а flight frоm Kathmandu tо Lukla. Frоm Lukla, а trek accomplishes tо reach thе trading spot оf Namche Bazaar vіа Phadking. The trekkers ascend uрwаrdѕ іntо Gokyo Valley aftеr acclimatizing at Namche. Moreover, explore thе beautiful Gokyo Valley аnd іtѕ beautiful Lakes. Then, а hiking leads уоu оn thе top оf Gokyo Ri fоr аn fantastic view оf Everest аnd оthеr sister peaks. After visiting thе Gokyo Ri, further, walk tоwаrdѕ Chola Phedi vіа thе Gokyo Valley. This physically demanding pass accompanies sights оf numerous mountain ranges tо behold.

Thе adventurous yet to be hard trek takes the trekkers іntо Dzongla. Frоm thе Cho-La pass, wіth panoramic views оf Mount Lhotse аnd thе mighty Mount Everest itself. Frоm Dzongla, ascending uрwаrdѕ brings thе Cholaste Base Camp whereas thе camp wіll set. Acclimatization wіll periodically conclude while ascending uр tо thе summit. Finally, thе thrill аnd thе adrenaline rush uроn reaching thе top. Besides that, observing thе vast, hypnotic mountain ranges аll аrоund аrе inexplicable. Cholatse Peak climbing dоеѕ not only offer thе spectacular topographic beauty оf thе Khumbu region but introduces trekkers tо thе ethnic variety оf Nepal also. Furthermore, influenced bу Tibetan culture, thе warm, welcoming inhabitants оf mаnу villages passed оn thе journey. It mаkеѕ аn unforgettable peak climbing experience. Fоr, а trekker wіth а good physique аnd аn interest іn thrill аnd adventure. Thе Cholaste Peak climbing іѕ mоѕt recommendable.

Cholatse Peak Climbing: Highlights

Picturesque villages, Ascending the gorgeous Gokyo and Khumbu valley

Hike up to Gokyo Ri, breathtaking views around Everest region

Spectacular scenery, really admirable and lifetime experience

An excellent combination of challenging Trekking and Peak climbing

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION

Kathmandu International Airport

DEPARTURE TIME

Please arrive at least 2 hours before the flight.

INCLUDED

All domestic flight, Hotel/Airport transfer

Accommodations in Kathmandu with breakfast

All accommodations in tents and all meals during the treks

All necessary documentation and permits

All ground transportation (as per mention in itinerary)

Professional guide and porters

A First Aid Kits

Applicable Government Taxes

NOT INCLUDED

International Airfare

Nepal Visa fee (advice to take accurate amount)

Meals in Kathmandu (except breakfast)

Personal Expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, bar bills & extra porters

Travel Insurance

Guide and Porter gratuity

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Day 1: Arrival day (1,300 m)

Upon arrival at Kathmandu, you will greet and welcome by our agency’s representative in front of Arrival gate with Display board of Himalayan Exploration Treks then transfer to your Hotel.

Day 2: Free day and trek preparation.

During the free day in Kathmandu you may have a chance to visit heritage site of Kathmandu valley, followed by pre- trip departure meeting regarding upcoming trekking peak climbing where you meet trek guide and others team members. They will brief you about the team formation, equipment and nature of peak climbing and others necessary information

Day 3: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2652 m) 3h00 walk.

You will be transfer to airport in early morning as per flight schedule. 40 minute thrilling flights to airstrip at Lukla by domestic plane offers marvelous view of Central and Eastern Himalayas and as well as beautiful landscape and hills. Lukla is a gateway of Everest Region.

Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar. (3440 m) 6h00 walk.

This is the second day of the journey. You will head to Namche after the breakfast. The trail leads you the northern valley of the Dudh Koshi River valley passing by beautiful several villages with their vibrant culture, peaceful forests and crossing over several bridges along the trail. Finally you will get Namche.

Day 5: Acclimatize day!

This is exploration day in Namche. Hike till Syangboche, a small airport in the region and consider as world’s highest one. Then hike up to 3800 m to see the Mt. Everest and other popular peaks. You will have proper acclimatization. In the afternoon, you may explore the village which is more equipped by modern amenities such as internet, phone, massage and more.

Day 6: Trek to Dole. (4,200 m) 6h00 walk.

As usual as other day, after the breakfast the trail brings you in the ridge of Namche then easy walk to Sanasa with spectaculars views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku and others peaks. Then the trail leads uphill to Mang-La pass and descend to the river then the trail gradually ascend to Dole.

Day 7: Trek to Machherma. (4,470 m) 5h00 walk.

A short climb from Dole, regularly up towards Machherma passing by tea shops, beautiful landscape but not much greenery having with panoramic views of mountain to get Machherma for the night.

Day 8: Trek to Gokyo (4,790 m) 5h00 walk.

As usual as other day, you journey begin after a short climb and easy walk to underneath of rocky hill and continue climb up passing by few lakes along the trail. Finally, we reach to the Gokyo Lake.

Day 9: Acclimatize day!

This is rest day for exploration of Gokyo valley. Hike up to Gokyo Ri in the early morning which offered rewarding mountain scenery which provide us another proper acclimatization. Then; descend down and explore the lake.

Day 10: Trek to Dragnak (4,700 m) 3h00 walk.

The trail leads you downhill in same trail then takes a left trail from first lake. This is easy and short walk but more interesting walk along the glacier.

Day 11: Trek to Cho-la Pass (5370 m) – Dzonglha (4,830 m) 7h00 walk.

Today is more adventure day to make Cho-La pass at (5420 m) begins pretty steep to the first ridge and an easy walk up to another ridge. Then; trek short descend to get Base of Cho-la and steep climb up to pass; this part is hardest to walk if there is snow. We highly recommend using crampon for this section. It is an easy downhill to Dzongla.

Day 12: Trek to Cholatse Base Camp

Our adventure starts to Cholatse Base Camp, after having breakfast. The trail goes gradually climb up with stunning views of Pumori, Ama Dablam, Labuche Peak and taking 7 hours to reach Base camp of Cholatse.

Day 13-22: Climbing Period for Cholatse 6440m.

It is flexible plan for the climbing as per the condition of climber. So, we do not set up a day-to-day itinerary for the climbing period, as this will be determined by the Sherpa and members. In normal way, the team will spend a few days at the base camp organizing food, practicing rope skills, and acclimatizing before moving above the base camp. Summit push normally at the mid night. So that team reached at top early in the morning. Catch breathtaking sunrise and surrounding view then get back to base camp before getting affected by heat. Finally we wish for your success to reach in the summit.

Day 23: Cholatse Base camp to Pangboche (3900m) – 4h00 walk

After cleaning up the base camp of Cholatse, we head back to Pangboche village.

Day 24: Trek to Namche Bazaar

Today is easy descending to Dibuche then climb up to Tengboche. This is a largest monastery of the Everest region. The trail goes steep descend up to the Punki Thana then climb back up to Sanasa where junction the of the trail goes to Gokyo lake, Khumjung village and Namche. Afterward, easy walk to Namche where encountered several stupas in front and beautiful scenery of mountains are in background

Day 25:Trek to Lukla

The first part of the trail is steep descend to Dudh koshi and cross the first suspension bridge. Then, easy walk up to Phakding by exiting the entry permit of Sagarmatha National Park in Manju. Finally get to Lukla for the night.

Day 26: Fly Back to Kathmandu.

Early morning, 40 minute thrilling flights to airstrip at Lukla by domestic plane offers marvelous view of Central Himalayas and as well as beautiful landscape and hills.

Day 27: Rest and shopping day.

This is considered as security day in case of flight interruption due to weather. Otherwise, you may have a chance to explore the ancient city of Kathmandu.

Day 28: Final departure.

Free time in Kathmandu and transfer to the airport two hours before the departure of your flight home.

Glimpse of mountain from Cholatse summit