Overview
CHOLATSE PEAK TREK & CLIMB:
‘an adventure from main trail to off the beaten path for Cholatse peak climb’
Highlights:
“Enjoy the breathtaking sensational views from the summit of Cholatse Peak.
Cholatse, one of the toughest technical trekking peaks in Nepal Himalayas.
A great dramatic climb, perfect exercise to plan major expeditions after Cholatse.
Explore the hidden corners, on off the beaten route to Cholatse base camp.
An adventure to experience after the victorious climb on top of Cholatse Peak”
Short trip Profile:
Mode of Trek & Climb: Local Lodges with tented camping on climb.
Trek Grade: Moderate to Adventurous.
Climbing Grade: TD to AD (Technical to Ascent Difficult)
Region of trek / climb: Nepal Far North Mid-East around Khumbu area.
Trek / Climb Duration: 18 /19 Days with flights both ways.
Total Trip: 22 / 23 days from arrival to final departure.
The best seasons for Cholatse Peak Trek & Climb:
The best times for the trek and climb of Cholatse Peak are spring and autumn/fall. Spring begins from March to May, and autumn from September to November. Springtime with longer sunny day, the best season for treks and climb, as well as for stunning views of mountain range. Cold morning time, and in the shade until nighttime, can expect snowfall sometimes.
Autumn begins from September to November is one of the best times for treks and climbs, when most days are fine and clear. But shorter sunlight hours, much cold morning and late afternoon until nighttime. Trekkers can expect snowfall sometimes above 3,000 m high on walks and climbs.
Geographical Landscapes & Vegetation:
Nepal a land-locked country with the world’s highest peaks and mountain range known as the Himalayas’. Have five categories of landscapes from the lowlands of the Terai belt. Which extends from east to far west, then towards northward, starts with Siwalik / Churi Hills. Extend to the Mahabharata range of high mid-hills and continues towards higher hills and ridges, known as Greater Mahabharata. The landscape then ends with a massif of mountains, the Himalayas, or an evergreen snow range of peaks. The treks and climbs to Cholatse Peak leads you around Nepal Far North Mid-East Himalaya range within high Khumbu region. Where Lobuche East Peak is located amidst an array of snow-capped peaks of Lhotse, Nuptse, Lhotse Shar, and Ama Dablam. The vegetation around high Khumbu is filled with lovely forests of rhododendrons, blue pines, and firs. Includes oaks, hemlocks, and magnolia. Above 3,900 m the tree lines drop for short alpine bush of juniper and azalea. The high country of green hills to sheer mountain wilderness of arid terrain landscapes. From tall tree lines to remorseless fields of ice and glaciers at Everest and Cholatse Peak Base Camp.
Religion, Cultures, and History:
Nepal with two major religions Hinduism and Buddhism, mostly populated by the Hindu’ of approx. 70 %. Includes Buddhism of 25 % the rest 5 % are other minor religions. But the higher hills and mountainous regions inhabited by the Buddhist followers. On this trek and climb of Island Peak, trekkers will come across villages stepped with Buddhist monuments and monasteries.
The Sherpa are the natives of Everest and Eastern Himalayan range, descendants from Tibet. Where heritage and cultures are linked with their Tibetan predecessors. The history of the Sherpa people and migration around Nepal Himalayas dates back as early as the 6th to 7th Centuries.
Overviews:
Cholatse Peak Trek & Climb, leads to the far-hidden corners of the high Khumbu Valley, en route Everest Base Camp. Within close to the base of Cho-La Pass near the small settlement of Dzongla. Cholatse Peak at 6, 423 m or 21, 073 feet, the height as listed by NMA (Nepal Mountaineering Association). It is also marked as 6,440 m, nevertheless, it is best to follow the height and rules of the NMA.
Cholatse Peak is one of the least climbed of all trekking peaks in Nepal’s Himalayas, due to its technical difficulties. For a trekking peak, it is tough and leads to more than three days to complete the climb. The climbing grade is from
TD to AD, which means Technical and Difficult Ascent.
The grading is used from famous French and Swiss Alpine Climbing Classification Systems. But the climb of Cholatse Peak is a small mountaineering expedition, rather than a normal alpine-style climb.
Cholatse Peak Trek & Climb with two routes to reach its base camp, most climbers reach the base of Cholatse. From the scenic Gokyo Valley and crossing the high Cho-La pass, the straightforward route using the main normal route. Which is walking on a popular easy trail en route to Everest base camp. Much easier short and the best way to start the climb to Cholatse Peak makes a great difference. As well as visiting the famous Everest base camp and climbing to a popular viewpoint of Kalapathar. Allowing better acclimatization before the final climb to the summit of Cholatse Peak.
Cholatse Peak leads to an outstanding adventure and challenges visiting the high scenic Khumbu valleys. Having time for acclimatization, exploring villages and monasteries, and sampling the warm hospitality of the Sherpa. This amazing adventure begins and concludes with a sweeping flight to and from Lukla.
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