 Cholatse (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.
Cholatse was first climbed via the southwest ridge on April 22, 1982 by Vern Clevenger, Galen Rowell, John Rowell and Bill O'Connor. The north face was successfully scaled in 1984.
A fluted snow peak with a summit plateau on which it can be difficult to find the summit. The North side of the mountain has some futuristic-looking lines. It is also called Jobo Lhaptshan. This peak is connected to Taboche. |
Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu air port- transfer hotel Day 02-03: Prepared Expedition & briefing Day 04: flight to Lukla & trek to Phakding Lodge or Camping Day 05: Phakding - Namche 3450m. Lodge/Camping Day 06: Namche acclimatize/ day hiking Lodge/Camping Day 07: Namche - Phortse Tenga – Lodge/Camping Day 08: Phortse Tenga - Macharmo – Lodge/Camping Day 09: Machermo - Gokyo – Lodge/Camping Day 10: Gokyo day hiking – Lodge/Camping Day 11: Gokyo - Cho La Phedi – Lodge/Camping Day 12: Cho La Phedi - Chola La pass - Jungla (Dzongla) Lodge/Camping Day 13: Dzongla – Cholache Base camp - Camping Day 14 –23 climbing period for Cholache Day 24: BC – Pangboche – Lodge/ Camping Day 25: Pangboche – Namche – Lodge/Camping Day 26: Namche – Lukla – Lodge/Camping Day 27: Lukla – Kathmandu flight & transfer hotel Day 28-29: Kathmandu - Hotel Day 30: Final Departure
Trip Cost: US$ Per Person
Royalty for 1- 7 member, Total US$ 500.00 Additional member each US$ 100.00 (Up to 5 Person) Garbage Deposit per team USD 250.00
Trip Cost includes: Permit Fee (Royalty) of Mt. Cholache Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu Maximum 6 nights with bed & breakfast Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu flight tickets, cargo of Expedition Full board trekking with lodge & Food for BC Expedition period Porter or Yak Lukla to BC & back Lukla Equipment: trekking equipment for BC, 2 men tent, dining tent, toilet tent, table and chares, Mattresses All kitchen equipment for BC Staff allowance, Liaison office allowances ,equipment allowances, flight ticket, insurance Permit and National park fees All transfer airport-hotel-airport Staff: Base camp guide, Cook, Kitchen & necessary porter or Yak All necessary taxes. Agency service charge
Trip Cost does not includes: Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu High altitude (climbing) food, fuel, Gas above BC & personal climbing gear each climber Personal accident insurance and emergency evacuation, Helicopter rescue International Airport Departure Tax Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods arriving into Nepal, Cargo. Bar bills Satellite phone and Waki takies Extra expenses for personal Oxygen and Mask regulator Climbing Sherpa |