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Mt. Cholatse Expedition

Overview

Climb Mt. Cholatse a climbing peak in the Khumbu region of the Nepalese Himalaya, Mt Cholatse is connected to Mt Taboche (6501m) by a long ridge. The Chola glacier descends from the East face, the North and East faces of Cholatse can be seen from Dughla on the trail to Mount Everest Base Camp. Mt Cholatse was first climbed via the South West ridge on April 22nd 1982, the North face was successfully scaled in 1984. The first solo ascent was accomplished on April 15th 2005 by way of the North face. The first climbing permit was issued for Mt Cholatse in 2002.

Expeditions and Climbing Peaks

All our expeditions and climbing peaks are supported by satellite phone, two way radio, support oxygen (when required) and comprehensive first aid medical kit. We only use top quality expedition tents.

High Altitude Warning

Safety is a major consideration during all our expeditions however there are dangers involved in climbing 6000m, 7000m and 8000m peaks that cannot be avoided. The extreme altitude, weather, cold and other mountaineering hazards ensure high altitude climbing has unavoidable risks at the best of times, members of our expeditions need to be aware of these dangers and accept that they are an integral part of high altitude mountaineering.

Trek Classification 

Duration29 days 
Max. Altitude6440m (19,829ft)
Nepal Mountaineering Association Registered Group 'A' NMA climbing peak

French Alpine Grading System

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ED (Extremely hard routes with vertical ice slopes likely and rock climbing at VI to VIII. Aid pitches are also possible with exceptional objective danger).
RegionMahalangur Solukhumbu
Type of TrekTeahouse / Camping
Group Size Minimum 2 people 
PermitsIncluded in package 
Garbage deposit (refundable) US$250
NMA Climbing Peaks Chart For popularity of Mt Cholatse click here

Please contact us for full Expedition Itinerary and Dates for Mt Cholatse

Day 01:Arrive Kathmandu (1337m), collect from airport and transfer to hotel. (H.B) 
Day 02:Kathmandu equipment preparation and sightseeing. (H. D/B)
Day 03:Fly to Lukla (2840m) then trek to Phakding (2610m). (T.B/L/D)
Day 04:Trek to Namche Bazaar (3446m). (T.B/L/D)
Day 05:Rest and acclimatisation day. (T.B/L/D)
Day 06:Trek to Phortse Tenga. (T.B/L/D)
Day 07:Trek to Macharmo. (T.B/L/D)
Day 08:Trek to Gokyo. (T.B/L/D)
Day 09:Day spent at Gokyo - climb Gokyo Ri. (T.B/L/D)
Day 10:Trek to Cho La Phedi. (T.B/L/D)
Day 11:Trek to Chola La pass - Jungla (Dzongla). (T.B/L/D)
Day 12:       Trek to Cholatse Base Camp. (C. B/L/D)
Day 13-22:Climbing period for Cholatse. (C. B/L/D)
Day 23: Back to Base Camp trek to Pangboche. (T.B/L/D)
Day 24:Trek to Namche Bazaar. (T.B/L/D)
Day 25:Trek to Lukla. (T.B/L/D)
Day 26:Fky to Kathmandu. (H/B)
Day 27-28:Kathmandu. H/B)
Day 29: Depart Kathmandu.

Personal Equipment

To join a Mt Cholatse Peak expedition you need the following specialist equipment: 

  • Ice Axe
  • Crampons
  • Harness
  • 2 x Tape slings
  • 2 x Screwgate Karabiners
  • Descender / Abseil Device
  • Ascender (e.g. Jumar)
  • Prussic Loops
  • Plastic mountaineering boots with Neoprene Overgaiters or 'System' boots (for example, La Sportiva Olympus Mons)
  • 5 Season Sleeping Bag.

Full specialist equipment list click here.

Details of equipment hire click here.

All other equipment is as is needed on a normal high altitude trek. A complete climbing equipment and clothing list is included in the expedition pack, which will be sent to you on booking along with details of our Equipment Hire Service.

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You must have adequate insurance for this type of trek. Click here