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Cholatse Peak Climbing
Cholatse Peak is one of the technical 6000ers in the middle of Khumbu and Gokyo Valley. Because of the steep soaring lines and challenging southwest ridge, Mt Cholatse poses some significant level of challenge which attracts aspiring Himalayan Alpinists with prior experience in climbing. Given the challenges, the reward that the summit offers is precious.
The peak was first conquered by Vern Clevenger, Galen Rowell, John Roskelley, and Bill O’Connor in 1982 via the southwest ridge. The climbers have been following the same route since then.
Cholatse Peak Climbing is an exceptional opportunity to test your endurance in the quiet and secluded area of the Everest region. As it is preferred by experienced climbers, the crowd is pretty less than on other popular peaks like Mera peak and Island peak.
The trek to the base camp starts with a domestic flight to Lukla leading to Phakding, Namche Bazaar, Dole, Machherma, Gokyo, Thagnak, Base Camp to Summit. We then retrace the path back to Lukla and fly back to Kathmandu.
The major attraction of the trek is the beautiful Namche Bazaar that is inhabited by Sherpas with local and authentic culture and traditions. We will also explore the Gokyo Valley with its own pristine beauty. Hike up to Gokyo Ri is another adventure we undertake for acclimatization. The serene views of Gokyo lakes are mystical.
Join us on this unparalleled adventure to the remote and isolated Cholatse peak and test your mountaineering skills and add one more achievement to your list.
Itinerary
Very early morning you will be picked up at the hotel by our guide and escort you to Ramechhap for domestic flight. Then you board the flight from Ramechhap to Lukla. During the flight you can enjoy stunning views of Himalayas. After landing at Tenzing-Hilary airport you meet your porter. He will carry your luggage. Then you start your trekking. Today you trek of three to four hours. It’s easy and gentle. The trail starts passing a Kani (ceremonial gatehouse). It descends steeply then runs level above Kyangma village, which has a large gompa (monastery) and school. After that, you enter Cheplung village. The trail descends through community forest with the sight of Dudh Koshi River. Crossing suspension bridge it’s a short climb around the ridge to Ghat. Leaving Ghat the trail passes a school and complex of mani walls, Chortens and prayer wheels. Then the trail climbs to the hamlet of Chhuthawa. From Chhuthawa after a short walk, you reach to Phakding.
After a nice morning, walk continues crossing bridges over Dudh Kosi River passing several interesting villages of Toc-Toc,Bhenkar and Monjo arriving at Sagarmatha National Park entrance gate, from here on the river bed for few hours and after the last bridge a steep uphill to Namche Bazaar, at Namche with facilities of good restaurant, pubs, cyber café, post office, and banks.
This idyllic town is an ideal place for”acclimatization”. Health specialists recommend we spend the day being active, rather than sitting idle. From Namche it is possible to take a short hike to Everest View Resort, visit Khumjung or relax and explore Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar is the main center of the Everest (Khumbu) region and has government offices, ATMs, internet cafes, shops, restaurants and bakery.A short trek of only a hundred metres will help us to properly acclimatize. Our guides will also take us to the Tourist Visitor Center near the headquarters of the Sagarmatha National Park where we can observe an assortment of relics related to the first mountaineers to climb Everest, Sherpa culture and discover the varied plant and animal life of the Everest region.
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Inclusions
Includes
- Arrival and departure transfer services to and from both domestic and international flights as per itinerary.
- Tourist standard category hotel accommodation as per itinerary in Kathmandu on B/B plan,twin sharing basis. (Private room accommodation can be organized at an extra cost)
- Schedule flight tickets for Ramechap-Lukla-Ramechhap to all the climbing members, Sherpa guide.
- 3 meals a day, breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee available in the tea house/hotel/lodge during the trek.
- 3 fresh & hygienic meals a day: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be served at base camp.
- Climbing Guide and required number of other staffs trekking staff including their equipment, flight, transportation, salary,insurance.
- Trekking permit (Sagarmatha national park entry fee).
- Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality local trekking charge.
- Climbing permit of NMA to Cholaste Peak.
- First aid medical kits for the group and the staff.
- Trekking and climbing map of Cholaste Peak
- Our service charge and government taxes levied in Nepal.
Excludes
- Lunch and Dinner during your stay in Kathmandu
- Any packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, health bars.
- Items of personal nature - laundry expenses, tips.
- Rescues, repatriation, medicines, medical tests, and hospitalization expenses.
- Medical insurance and emergency rescue evacuation if required.
- Travel insurance and helicopter rescue.
- Airfare of international flights.
- Nepal entry visa fee (easy to obtain the visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport – Kathmandu).
- Personal climbing gear.
- Tips, gifts, souvenirs.
- Tips for the guide, porter, and driver (tipping is expected)
- Services unlisted within the ‘What Is Included’ section
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