Cholatse

Cholatse is one of the hidden gems of the Khumbu valley.  The Southwest ridge route is a mix of rock and ice climbing, with the most incredible summit ridge. You will be treated with amazing views of the Khumbu, Gokyo valley and four 8,000m peaks, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu as you climb high on the mountain. We only use 1 camp on the mountain which sits on a small ice col at 5,600m while the base camp sits in a quiet and beautiful Yak meadow at 4,700m.  Climbing Cholatse is a great test of your technical skills, physical strength and excellent preparation for an 8,000 m Expedition.

Cholatse Location Map

Cholatse Climbing Route 

Cholatse Trek Route

Day 1
Arrival to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel (1,350 m/4,430 ft)

Day 2
Preparation day for expedition in Kathmandu

Day 3
Fly to Lukla (2,860 m / 9,317 ft) and trek to Phadking (2,610 m / 8.562 ft)

Day 4
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,340 m / 11,155 ft)

Day 5
Acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar

Day 6
Trek to Khumjung (3,790 m / 12,435 ft)

Day 7
Trek to Dole (4,038 m / 13,248 ft)

Day 8
Trek to Machermo (4,470 m / 14,665 ft)

Day 9
Trek to Gokyo Lake (4,700 m / 15,419 ft)

Day 10
Climb Gokyo Ri (5,357 m / 17,575 ft)

Day 11
Trek to Cholatse Base camp (4,700 m / 15,419 ft)

Day 12
Rest day in Base camp

Day 13-19
Climbing Period for Cholatse (6,440 m / 21,128 ft)

Day 20
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,340 m / 11,155 ft)

Day 21
Trek to Lukla

Day 22
Scheduled flight Lukla/Kathmandu & transfer to hotel

Day 23
Leisure day at Kathmandu

Day 24
Transfer to airport for departure

Costs include

• All arrival and departure transfer services to and from airport (both domestic and international)
• Return domestic flights.
• Transport of up to 2 duffle bags of a maximum total weight of 30 kgs during the trek to Base Camp and on domestic flights
• 4 nights’ accommodation at a good quality hotel in Kathmandu on B/B basis on a double basis (single option at extra cost)
• Accommodation in lodges during the trek
• Accommodation in spacious individual tents at Base Camp with foam mattress, carpets, light and storage space
• On High Camp, accommodation in shared expedition tents
• Qualified support team including experienced guides, cooks and porters
• Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea or coffee)
• Climbing permit and all fees and deposits required by the local regulations.
• 1:1 Experienced climbing Sherpa per client on summit day (IFMGA Guide/Aspirant Guide)
• 1 IFMGA guide provided as leader to big group.
• First aid medical kit
• Garmin OutReach two-way satellite messaging system with satellite subscription
• Solar panel/generator for light and battery charger
• Welcome dinner in Kathmandu
• 2 World Sherpas Duffle bags
• Set of quality photos / films taken by our guides

Costs Exclude

• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (except welcome dinner)
• Standard tips/bonus to climbing Sherpa and all staff (approximately US$800)
• Extras hotel charge at Kathmandu (bar bills, laundry, additional nights)
• Personal expenses in lodges during the trek such as battery charging (cameras, phone, laptops), showers, laundry, beverages, bottled water and snacks
• Additional nights in lodges during the trek not planned by us
• Internet access during the trek (we can arrange a Nepalese SIM card and top-up card for you at Kathmandu for calls and internet
• Personal trekking and climbing equipment (see gear list)
• Personal medical, travel & evacuation insurance (mandatory)
• International airfare
• Nepal entry visa fee

Number of effective trekking days : 11

Number of effective climbing days : 5
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Maximum altitude: 6,440 m / 21,128 ft (Summit)

Cholatse camps and climbing Rotations