Mt. Cholatse falls in the Mahalangur range of the Everest Region. The peak is the highest of all climbing peaks in the Group A, which stands at 6440 meters in height. The expedition to Mt. Cholatse follows the usual trek route that begins from Lukla, and reaches the base camp via Namche and Pheriche.
Suggested Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu air port- transfer hotel
Day 02-03: Prepared Expedition & briefing
Day 04: flight to Lukla & trek to Phakding
Day 05: Phakding - Namche 3450m.
Day 06: Namche acclimatize/ day hiking
Day 07: Namche - Phortse Tenga
Day 08: Phortse Tenga - Machermo
Day 09: Machermo - Gokyo
Day 10: Gokyo day hiking
Day 11: Gokyo - Cho La Phedi
Day 12: Cho La Phedi - Chola La pass - Dzongla
Day 13: Dzongla – Cholatse Base camp
Day 14 –23 climbing period for Cholatse
Day 24: Cholatse BC – Pangboche
Day 25: Pangboche – Namche
Day 26: Namche – Lukla
Day 28-29: Kathmandu – Hotel
Royalty for Climbing Mt. Cholatse: Mt. Cholaste falls in the Group A of the trekking peaks. For all climbing peaks in the category of Group A, the Nepal Government charges a royalty of U.S Dollars 500 for up to seven members, with additional $ 100 for each additional member up to 12 people.
Garbage deposit A refundable garbage deposit has to be made for climbing any of the Group A & Group B category climbing peaks. The deposit mount of USD 250 must be deposited with the Nepal Mountaineers Association (NMA) which makes the refund according its provisions.
Notes:
· Each climbing team will fill up an application form provided by the NMA mentioning the partner trekking agency registered with the HMG and NMA and accompanied by a sirdar/guide registered with NMA.
· The permit is valid for the period of one month only. The maximum number of the group size will be 12 persons.
· An additional 25% charge of the total amount of the initial fee will be made for each extended week.
· The leader or climbing member of the team must collect the permit in person from Nepal Mountaineering Association.
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