Cholatse is a mountain in the Everest region of the Nepalese Himalaya. Cholatse peak (6440m) is connected to Taboche peak (6,501m) by a long ridge.
Cho la tse means in Tibetan 'cho' is lake, 'la' is pass, and 'tse' is peak so Cholatse means literally "Lake Pass peak"
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.
The challenging South West Ridge of Cholatse is a hidden gem of the Himalaya and a solid mountaineering objective for experienced climbers. Asian Hiking Team’s itinerary start from Lukla trekking all the way to Gokyo valley. We have one acclimatization rest day in Gokyo and climb Gokyo Ri then heading to Thangna. From Thangna to base camp is around 4-5 hours trekking. We fix camp I and Camp II than push the summit.
Recommend Itinerary
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Day 1: Kathmandu 1340m:
Arrive Kathmandu transfer to hotel overnight in Kathmandu BB).
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Day 2: Kathmandu
Kathmandu equipment / permit preparation and Kathmandu valley sightseeing, overnight in Kathmandu (BB).
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Day 3: Lukla by flight and trek to Phakding:
Lukla (fly) trek to Phakding 3.30 hours, overnight at Lodge/Hotel (B/L/D).
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Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar 6 hours:
Trek to Namche Bazaar 6 hours, overnight at Lodge/Hotel (B/L/D).
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Day 5: Namche rest for acclimatization:
Namche Bazaar – Acclimatization day, overnight at Lodge/Hotel (B/L/D).
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Day 6: Trek to Dole 6 hours:
Trek to Dole 6 hours, overnight at Lodge/Hotel (B/L/D).
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Day 7: Trek to Machherma 5 hours:
Trek to Machherma 5 hours, overnight at Lodge/Hotel (B/L/D).
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Day 8: Trek to Gokyo 4 hours:
Trek to Gokyo 4 hours, overnight at Lodge/Hotel (B/L/D).
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Day 9: Acclimatization day and climb Gokyo Ri:
Acclimatization day and climb Gokyo Ri, overnight at Lodge/Hotel (B/L/D).
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Day 10: Trek to Thangna 4 hours:
Trek to Thangna 4 hours, overnight at Lodge/Hotel (B/L/D).
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Day 11: Trek to Cholatse Base Camp (5355m):
Trek to Cholatse Base Camp (5355m), overnight tented camp (B/L/D).
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Day 12: Rest day in Base Camp.
Rest day in Base Camp, overnight at camp (B/L/D).
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Day 13: Base Camp to Camp I.
Base Camp to Camp I.
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Day 14: Camp I to Camp II.
Camp I to Camp II.
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Day 15: Push Summit Cholatse and return to Camp I or Base Camp.
Push Summit Cholatse and return to Camp I or Base Camp.
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Day 16: Spare day, incase of weather or any cause.
Spare day, incase of weather or any cause.
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Day 17: Trek to Photse 5/6 hours:
Trek to Photse 5/6 hours, overnight at Lodge/Hotel (B/L/D).
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Day 18: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3446m):
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3446m), overnight at Lodge/Hotel (B/L/D).
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Day 19: Trek to Lukla 6 hours:
Trek to Lukla 6 hours, overnight at Lodge/Hotel (B/L/D).
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Day 20: Fly to Kathmandu transfer to hotel:
Fly to Kathmandu transfer to hotel, overnight Kathmandu (BB).
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Day 21: Departure to your own way journey or next trip (BB).
Departure to your own way journey or next trip (BB).
Cost Includes
- All arrival and departure airport transfers with Asian Hiking Team Assistance.
- Hotel in Kathmandu as itinerary with breakfast (3/4 star hotel on request).
- Transport to/from trekking/trip starting and ending point (as itinerary by Domestic flight or by Land KTM to KTM).
- Accommodation during the trekking as best available Guest house / Hotel as itinerary.
- North face Tented Camp during the climbing/mountaineering as itinerary.
- Major Meals during the trekking (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) by Guest house /Hotel menus.
- Camping / Upper camps’ meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) with hot drinks.
- North face Dom Tent for clients, Kitchen/Dinning/Toilet Tents, mates, all kitchen camping equipment.
- Camping staffs; cook, kitchen staff, Sherpa, necessary porters.
- A First Aid and Eco trained & Government licensed holder professional equipped English Speaking trekking guide.
- A First Aid and Eco trained, Advance/Basic climbing trained & Government licensed holder professional equipped Climbing/Mountaineering guide.
- One Porter between each 2 members while on trek (Maximum weight for a porter is 25-30 Kg).
- Trekkers’ Information Management System “TIMS” (Trekking permit).
- National Park / Conservations fees or permission.
- Peak Climbing Permit from Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA).
- Monasteries and Temple entrance fees during the trekking.
- Group Climbing equipment such as ropes, Ice tool, Ice screws, Ice Bar, Carabineers, Locking carabineers, Short-5- millimeter accessory cords, Slings etc.
- Accommodation, meals, salary, equipment, transportation & Insurance of Asian Hiking Team all staffs.
- First Aid Kit.
- Travel & Rescue arrangement.
- All government taxes/ service charges.
- Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.
Cost Excludes
- International airfare from / to your country.
- Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
- Hotel accommodation beyond 4 nights (as per itinerary) stay in Kathmandu.
- Personal climbing gear above Base Camp.
- Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation, and lost luggage.
- Expenses of a personal nature such as hard and soft drinks, laundry, postage, telephone, email, internet etc.
- Applicable customs duty and import license fees for all personal expedition goods arriving in Nepal by air/road as cargo.
- Personal solar pack (if any) for charging heavy electronics (laptops, professional camera, batteries, etc.).
- Summit bonus / Tips/ Donation.
- Gifts, souvenirs.
- Any other item not mentioned in “THE PACKAGE COST INCLUDES” section.
