 Cholatse
was first climbed via the southwest ridge on April 22,
1982 by Vern Clevenger, Galen Rowell, John Roskelley and
Bill O'Connor. (also known as Jobo Lhaptshan) is a mountain
in the Khumbu region of the Nepalese Himalaya. Cholatse
is connected to Taboche (6,501m) by a long ridge. The
Chola 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.
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.
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Itinerary |
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Day 01:
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Arrival at Tribhuban International
Airport (T.I.A) and pick up by our private
vehicle and transfer to the Hotel. |
| Day 02: |
Full day guided sightseeing around
of the Kathmandu valley. (B) |
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Day
03: |
Preparation for Immigration
things and climbing (B) |
Day
04: |
Flight from KTM to Lukla. And commence
trek to Phakding (2,652m). (B,L,D) |
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05: |
Phakding to Namche (3,446m)- Beginning
with a slight climb to Jhorsalle, the
trail passes a waterfall. All day, we
pass villages interspersed with magnificent
forest- rhododendron, magniolia trees
and giant firs. And on the way to walking
you will be rewarded (weather permitting)
your first glimpse of Kusum Kanggru (6369m)
Thamserku (6608m) Everest (8848m) and
Nuptse (7879 m). A steep climb up to the
beautiful village of Namche bazaar (3446m).
(B,L,D) |
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06: |
Acclimatization day in Namche. Acclimatization
is most important before proceeding to
a higher elevation. It is therefore recommended
that you take a short days hike to Thame,
Khunde or Khumjung or relax and explore
the sherpa culture of Namche (B,L,D) |
Day
07: |
Namchebazaar to Phortse Thanga:Leave
Namche along the direction of the gompa
and turn right afater the large rocks
engraved with Buddhist images.The trek
climbs the hill to Khumjung and descends
to the valley of Dudhkoshi and arrives
at Phortse Thanga (3,500m) which offers
superb views of Thamserku(6,608m), Kangtewa
(B,L,D) |
Day
08: |
Phortse Thanga to Machermo: This will
be another short day trek to aid acclimatization
to the altitude.The path goes through
the middle of forest and offers the first
view of Cho you peak (8,153m), working
, through rhododendron forest and juniper
and large conifers appear as the elevation
increases making the trekking beautiful
in spring. The trail passes through kharkas
and summer settlements to Dole after thatWe
wil work across a rocky terrain scattered
with a few dwarf rhododendrons. Staying
overnight at Machermo at (4,410m) (B,L,D) |
Day
09: |
Machermo to Gokyo Lake (B,L,D) |
Day
10: |
Gokyo Lake explore around: The excurtion
to the Gokyo peak usually starts early
in the morning. The climb is quite steep
first 30 minutes; it will take you an
hour to reach the top with its traditional
prayer flags. From where you will have
a magnificent view of highest peaks, from
the west to east are Cho you (8,153m),
Gyachung Kang (7,922m), Everest ( 8848m),
Lhotse (8,501m) and further way Makalu,
On the way to descent you can enjoy, superb
view of Gokyo Lake (B,L,D) |
Day
11: |
Gokyo lake to Chola Phedi (B,L,D) |
Day
12: |
La Phedi - Chola La pass to Jungla
(Dzongla) (B,L,D) |
Day
13: |
Dzongla to Cholatse Base camp (B,L,D) |
Day
14-23: |
Climbing period for Cholatse (B,L,D) |
Day
24: |
Base Camp to Pangboche (B,L,D) |
Day
25: |
Pangboche to Namche. (B,L,D) |
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26: |
Namche to Lukla (B,L,D) |
| Day
27: |
40 minutes flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
and transfer to the Hotel (B) |
Day
28: |
Free day in Kathmandu for shopping.
(B) |
Day
29: |
Final Depature to your home country.
(B) |
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PRICE INCLUDES :
- Airport pick up and drop off by our private vehicle
- Kathmandu Hotel room on Bed with
Breakfast (B) basis.
- Full board basis during climbing.
- Sagarmatha National Park entry permit fee
- Cholatse Peak Climbing permit fee
- English speaking Trekking/Climbing
sherpa Guide and necessity porters.
- Cook and Sherpa.
- Camping equipments: two men
tents, dinning tents, toilet tents, kitchen tents,
mattress, down jacket, down sleeping bags etc.
- Personal insurance for Nepalese
staffs.
- Domestic Flight from Kathmandu
to Lukla to Kathmandu.
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE :
- Nepal entry visa fee
- Kathmandu hotel Lunch and Dinner (L, D)
- All Bar bills (any alcohol
drinks, mineral water, cold drinks, cigarettes,
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- Personal Climbing Equipments
Such as Cramponse, Harness, Snow Bar, Ice Screw,
Zoomar, Ice Axe, Rope).
- Personal medical travel insurance
NOTE: We have possibilities
of other categorizes services and price for group
and if you are less then 4 pax in the group.
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For further details,
please contact us at: skylinetreks@gmail.com
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