Cholatse Peak Climbing

Upon arrival in Kathmandu, Tribhuwan International Airport, we will receive you in a private vehicle and transfer you to a hotel in Kathmandu. Our representative will brief you Cholatse climbing trip and information about further programs.

After breakfast the day will start with our guided trip to the UNESCO world heritage site in Kathmandu Valley. Our sightseen includes the pilgrimage sites of Hindu Pashupatinath temple, the world’s biggest Bouddhanath Stupa, visit Swoyambhunath Stupa also known as the monkey temple and historical Kathmandu Durbar Square with the temple, unique architecture, and Kumari (living goddess) in central Kathmandu. Evening pre-trip discussion and introduction with our fellow trekking staff for your adventure trip.

Take an early flight from Kathmandu to Lukla airport, seat at the north side to get a better view. Upon arrival at Lukla Bazaar, meet our entire crew, have breakfast, and go. As you hike from Lukla to Phakding, the trail is one of the easiest parts as the landscapes go simply up in ascending order. It goes further with a gentle climb up the mountainside of the Dudh Koshi River. Passing several Sherpa localities, we reach Bengkar village.

ascends along the Koshi riverbank and through a forest to Chumoa. We then navigate a path with numerous ups and downs, cross a stream, and pass the small village of Monjo. At the Sagarmatha National Park office, we pay the park entrance fee. Following a brief walk along the valley’s riverbed, where major rivers converge, we cross the Hillary Bridge and begin the steep climb to Namche Bazaar. Along the way, we enjoy stunning views of Everest (8,848m) and Lhotse (8,516m). Nestled among mountain ranges, Namche Bazaar serves as a central hub for food, trekking gear, and essential supplies.

We begin with a steep one-hour ascent to the Sengboche airstrip (3,720m). From there, our route gradually climbs towards Khunde, passing numerous chortens (Buddhist stone monuments) and a scenic hill station. This vantage point offers spectacular 360-degree views of Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Nuptse, Lhotse, Tawche, Kongde, and other snow-capped peaks. Continuing onward, we reach Khumjung village, the largest settlement in Khumbu, situated at the base of the revered Khumbila peak. Here, we also have the opportunity to explore the Khumjung monastery, nestled within this vibrant Sherpa community.

The trail ascends to Mongla ridgeline at an altitude of four thousand meters. A short stop for photography rest because Mong la Hill station offers a splendid mountains view of several tallest mountains. You trek steeply descend passing through Phortse Tenga and climb steeply to Dhole, through rhododendrons and birch forest festooned with hanging mosses and lichens.

After Dhole, the trek leads steadily along the side of the valley, where the small and thorny bushes give way to scrub juniper as the altitude increases. Pass with several summer settlements, yaks are taken to these pastures to graze in the summer months. Ahead of you are excellent views of Cho Oyu, while back down the valley are the peaks of Kantega and Thamserku.

After Machhermo, the trek follows a picturesque route to Pangka, where we descend slightly alongside a melt-water river flowing from the west side of the Ngozumpa Glacier.  Tackle a steep, rocky incline into the valley adjacent to the glacier, passing the first of the sacred lakes. Soon, we reach the second lake and cross the path leading across the glacier to Cho La. Third lake, known as Dudh Pokhari, will come into view, with the settlement of Gokyo stands on its eastern shore. From here, a walk around the Gokyo Lake area will lead you to the Gokyo resorts.

Gokyo Ridgeline is situated by the side of Ngozumpa Glacier, the biggest glacier in Nepal. We walk to the glacial Gokyo lakes. An optional trip will be to discover the 5th lake on your day trip but if you are only physically fit. You can also Gokyo ridge hike to get a splendid view of the tallest Himalayas at 360 deg angle.

Leave Tagnag following the path alongside the stream through the yak pastures. On the way, we can see Cho La Pass located at 5,420m/17,778 feet above the sea. Ascend to make our attempt to the Cho La top and descend down at Dzongla lodges.

Our off the beaten path adventure starts to Cholatse Base Camp after having breakfast. Its a rocky trail that goes gradually climbs up with stunning views of Ama Dablam, Labuche Peak, and Pumori Mountain. Likewise, the walking journey takes roughly six hours to reach Cholatse base camp with a climbing crew.

It’s anything but an adaptable arrangement for moving according to the state of the climber. Along these lines, the Mountain Sherpa and individuals will decide where to set up an everyday schedule for the climbing time frame. In a typical manner, the group will put in a couple of days at the base camp arranging food and climbing gear. Our highest point ordinarily pushes at 12 PM. So that group came to at top promptly in the first part of the day. Find stunning dawn, and encompassing perspective then, at that point hike down to base camp prior to getting influenced by heat. At long last, we wish for your prosperity to reach the summit.

There is no such guarantee that we can get quite favorable weather while climbing. So this day is used as a contingency in case we are unable to get the summit on an earlier day. If the weather gets exceptionally unfavorable, we wisely have to postpone the program. Sometimes somebody in the group may get some problems acclimatizing well enough to make the ascent; the day can be used in that condition too. If the trip goes smoothly, we do not need this spare day.

Today on our journey, climbers can look at some of the wild animals like a mountain goat, musk deer, and many species of Himalayan birds. Pangboche and Phortse have also Buddhist monasteries which were believed to have been constructed during the 16th century. In the same way, Pangboche village has also gained popularity as the highest settlement on earth.

A long day walk to get to Monjo village passing sherpa settlements such as Lagusasa, Namche Bazaar, Jorsale..etc.

We trek to Lukla with the same trail as we use on ascend. It is the last day of our trek. Upon arrival at Lukla, check the hotel and take a rest.

We board our early flight from Lukla to Kathmandu airport. Upon arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan international airport, we arrange a return transfer back to your hotel. In the afternoon, go shopping or request us to discover Kathmandu as a guided trip at an additional cost. In this way, the Cholatse expedition trip ends and we wish you a wonderful journey.