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Cholatse Peak [6,440m/21,129ft] Expedition - 31 Days

  • Trip Code HTA-135
  • Duration: 31 Days
  • Trip Grade Moderate
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About Trip:

Cholatse (also known as Jobo Lhaptshan) is a mountain in the Khumbu region of the Nepalese Himalayas. Cholatse is connected to Taboche (6,501m) by a long ridge. The Cho La 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. Mt Cholatse, follows caravan routes after flying to Lukla and trekking to Gokyo, climbing Gokyo Ri for acclimatization, continuing trekking to Cholatse Base Camp, and returning down to Namche and finally.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu [1345m/4411ft] and transfer to hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and trek Preparation

Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,860 m/9,383 ft.): 45 min flight, trek to Phakding (2,651m/8,700ft): 3-4 hrs walk

Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,438m/11,280 ft.): 5-6 hrs walk

Day 05: Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar

Day 06: Namche Bazaar to Dole (4,200m)

Day 07: Dole to Machhermo(4,450m)

Day 08: Machhermo to Gokyo(4,750m)

Day 09:  Gokyo to Thagnak(4,750m)

Day 10: Thagnak to Zungla(4,620m) via Chola pass(5,330m)

Day 11: Zungla to Cholatse Base Camp (4,590 m)

Day 12-25: Climbing Period [Basecamp - High Camp - Summit (6,440m) - Basecamp]

Day 26: Trek from the Base Camp to Pangboche (3,930m)

Day 27: Trek from Pangboche to Namche Bazaar

Day 28: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla

Day 29: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu and transfer to the Hotel

Day 30: Leisure Day in Kathmandu City

Day 31: Transfer to International Airport for final departure

Cost Includes:

Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & transfer by Tourist standard vehicle.

Domestic flights (Kathmandu-Lukla -Kathmandu)

Tented accommodations during the climbing period.

Member Luggage Transportation: Fly from Kathmandu – to Lukla to Base camp and while returning Lukla – to Kathmandu, domestic flight as per itinerary

Welcome Dinner.

Base Camp Staff: Experienced and well-trained Base Camp Cook & kitchen Helpers as required.

High Camp Service: High Altitude Tent, Necessary cooking EPI gas, cooking pot for a member, High food for a member, Sherpa, all climbing crew in all high camps. Group climbing gears, and fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing

All government and local taxes

Experienced, helpful, and friendly guide, cook and necessary staff, porters (Necessary porters), their food, accommodation, daily wages, insurance, Equipment, Rescue insurance, etc.

Satellite Phone (Members have to pay for a call.)

Solar/Generator: 1 Solar panel or Generator for battery charge and light at base camp for use.

Himalayan Traverse’s trekking bag/duffel bag is yours to take

Very Experienced licensed Climbing English speaking very helpful Sherpas as required.

Permit: Expedition Royalty and permit of Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) to climb Mt. Cholatse, Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipal entry, Sagarmatha National Park permit & fee.

Garbage Deposit: Stool Shipment Transfer & Garbage Deposit fees.

Rope Fixing: The team of experienced Sherpas will fix the route on Mt. Cholatse

Climbing Sherpa Salary & Allowance: Climbing Sherpa Salary, Equipment, Insurance, Food, and Clothing.

Walkie-Talkie Permit: Satellite Phone/walkie-talkie permit for all members & staff.

Summit Certificate: Mt. Cholatse climbing certificate issued by NMA (after climbing Mt. Cholatse successfully).

Cost Excludes:

  • Personal climbing clothes and equipment
  • International roundtrip airfare to and from Kathmandu
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
  • Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and passport photographs)
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, bottled water, shower, heater, etc.)
  • Personal travel /medical/cancellation/rescue insurance
  • Any emergency rescue/insurance costs or costs of early departure from the expedition
  • Helicopter or charter flight
  • Summit bonus for Climbing Sherpa ($500)
  • Credit Facility (The Amount must be accurate.)
  • Oxygen: (O2)- For Medical Purposes. -Available (With Regulator Mask Set)
  • Except the ‘Cost Includes’ Section.

Trip Map

Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu [1345m/4411ft] and transfer to hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and trek Preparation

Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,860 m/9,383 ft.): 45 min flight, trek to Phakding (2,651m/8,700ft): 3-4 hrs walk

Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,438m/11,280 ft.): 5-6 hrs walk

Day 05: Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar

Day 06: Namche Bazaar to Dole (4,200m)

Day 07: Dole to Machhermo(4,450m)

Day 08: Machhermo to Gokyo(4,750m)

Day 09:  Gokyo to Thagnak(4,750m)

Day 10: Thagnak to Zungla(4,620m) via Chola pass(5,330m)

Day 11: Zungla to Cholatse Base Camp (4,590 m)

Day 12-25: Climbing Period [Basecamp - High Camp - Summit (6,440m) - Basecamp]

Day 26: Trek from the Base Camp to Pangboche (3,930m)

Day 27: Trek from Pangboche to Namche Bazaar

Day 28: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla

Day 29: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu and transfer to the Hotel

Day 30: Leisure Day in Kathmandu City

Day 31: Transfer to International Airport for final departure

Departure Detail

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08 October, 2025 07 November, 2025 US $...on Request Available Book Now
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