Cholatse Peak is connected to Taboche Peak by a long ridge. The ascent involves climbing snow slopes leading to a challenging rock section. After overcoming this crux, climbers reach a steep and spectacular ridgeline that eventually levels out at the summit dome.
Just below the eastern pass lies a lake. In Tibetan, “Cho” means lake, “La” means pass, and “Tse” means peak—so Cholatse translates to “lake pass peak.” The peak’s main attraction is the breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks.
Before attempting the difficult alpine-style climb of Cholatse, we will acclimatize by crossing the Cho La Pass at 5,420 meters. Compared to other peaks in Nepal, Cholatse is considered one of the most challenging to climb. It remains largely untouched by commercial expeditions, and the routes to its summit have been ascended only a handful of times.
Trip Info
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Hotel/ Tea hours/ camping
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Autumn - Spring
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6440m
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Car/Flight/ Jeep/ Tourist Bus
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5/6 hours
Overview
Cholatse Peak is located in the Khumbu region. It is a peak that attracts climbers with its beauty and technical difficulty. Cholatse stands as a pyramid-shaped peak. Climbing Cholatse peak requires technical experience, as well as the use of climbing equipment.
Trip Highlights
- Experience the most thrilling form of adrenaline rush through the summit of Cholatse Peak.
- Explore the pretty villages like the village of Thame in the Khumbu region.
- Get close encounters with the magical beauty of Gokyo lakes,
- Expand your knowledge of cultures and lifestyles through encounters with local people,
- Enjoy the harmonious visits to monasteries,
- Be humbled by the gracious existence of wildlife like Himalayan Thar, Musk deer, and some other wildlife in the Everest region,
- Picturesque Gokyo Valley, which is less crowded trail and provides some of the most spectacular Himalayan views, such as Mount Everest (8,848.86 m), Cho Oyu (8,188 m), Lhotse (8,516 m), Makalu (8,481 m), Nuptse (7,861 m), and Ama Dablam (6,812 m).
- Sagarmatha National Park, home to numerous rare and endangered animal species,like the snow leopard and the Himalayan black bear.
- The trail of Cholatse peak leads you through the largest glacier in the Himalayas, the Ngozumpa Glacier, a magnificent sight.
