Cholatse Peak, also known as Jobo Lhaptshan, stands proudly in the Khumbu region of the Nepalese Himalaya, offering a majestic challenge to climbers and adventurers alike. Linked to Taboche (6,501m) by an extensive ridge, Cholatse dominates the skyline with its awe-inspiring presence.

The Chola glacier cascades down the eastern face of Cholatse, adding to the mountain’s formidable allure. From the vantage point of Dughla, along the trail to Mount Everest base camp, the imposing north and east faces of Cholatse Expedition command attention, a testament to the mountain’s grandeur.

Below the pass to the east lies a serene lake, lending its name to the mountain itself. In Tibetan, ‘cho’ signifies lake, ‘la’ denotes pass, and ‘tse’ refers to peak, thus Cholatse translates to “lake pass peak” in literal terms.

Cholatse Peak Climbing cost for 2025, 2026 and 2027

The cost for the Cholatse Peak Climbing varies depending on the number of people in the group. Here’s a breakdown:

The history of Cholatse Peak is marked by daring feats of exploration and conquest. On April 22, 1982, Vern Clevenger, Galen Rowell, John Roskelley, and Bill O’Connor achieved the first ascent via the southwest ridge, etching their names in mountaineering lore. Subsequent expeditions saw the successful scaling of the north face in 1984, further cementing Cholatse’s reputation as a formidable challenge for climbers.

With its dramatic ridges, icy slopes, and breathtaking vistas, Cholatse Peak hike beckons adventurers to test their mettle against its formidable slopes and make their mark on the storied landscape of the Nepalese Himalaya.

Cholatse Peak Climbing Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu airport- transfer hotel
Day 02:Full day guided sightseeing in Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Patan Durbar Square (B)
Day 03: Prepared Expedition & briefing (B)
Day 04: Flight to Lukla & commence trek to Phakding Lodge or Camping (B, L, D)
Day 05: Phakding – Namche 3450m. Lodge/Camping (B, L, D)
Day 06: Namche acclimatize/ day hiking Lodge/Camping (B, L, D)
Day 07: Namche – Phortse Tenga – Lodge/Camping (B, L, D)
Day 08: Phortse Tenga – Macharmo – Lodge/Camping (B, L, D)
Day 09: Machermo – Gokyo – Lodge/Camping (B, L, D)
Day 10: Gokyo day hiking – Lodge/Camping (B, L, D)
Day 11: Gokyo – Cho La Phedi – Lodge/Camping (B, L, D)
Day 12: Cho La Phedi – Chola La pass – Jungla (Dzongla) Lodge/Camping (B, L, D)
Day 13: Dzongla – Cholatse Base camp – Camping (B, L, D)
Day 14 –23: Climbing period for Cholatse (B, L, D)
Day 24: Cholatse Base camp – Pangboche – Lodge/ Camping (B, L, D)
Day 25: Pangboche – Namche – Lodge/Camping (B, L, D)
Day 26: Namche – Lukla – Lodge/Camping (B, L, D)
Day 27: Lukla to Kathmandu 40 minutes flight and rest of the time for shopping (B)
Day 28: Final Departure to the Airport by our private vehicle (B)