Cholo Expedition
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Overview
Highlights
- A rare opportunity to climb Cholo (6097m)
- Hike up the Thame valley and cross the Renjo La (5340m)
- Spectacular mountain views deep in the Everest region
- Climb with a highly experienced team and capture the spirit of adventure, with indelible memories forged among the highest mountains on earth
- Immerse yourself in Kathmandu
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Trip includes
- 20 breakfasts, 18 lunches and 18 dinners including all meals on trek valued at US$720
- World Expeditions mountaineering leader
- Fully supported expedition
- 1:3 climbing sherpa/climber ratio
- Airport transfers if arriving on day 1 and 21 or if you booked pre/post tour accommodation at the Radisson through World Expeditions
- Return flights to/from Lukla included
- Group medical kit
- High altitude chamber and satellite phone
- Good quality accommodation in Kathmandu
- The use of a World Expeditions trek pack which includes a quality sleeping bag, down or fibre fill jacket and insulated mat (valued at over US$500)
- Souvenir World Expeditions kit bag
- The use of a climbing pack including ice axe, crampons & harness
- Private transportation
- All park entrance fees, trekking and climbing permits
- Porters to carry all group equipment
- Insurance, protective clothing, food and shelter for porters
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Itinerary
You will be met by a representative of World Expeditions and transferred to the Radisson hotel. Remainder of the afternoon at leisure. A pre-trek briefing will be given around 4.30-5pm where arrangements will be made for the distribution of your kit bag, sleeping bag ...
Depending on the season, you will either have a free day to explore Kathmandu's bustling streets and significant landmarks or embark on a bus ride to Ramechap, a small town that operates flights to Lukla, the gate way trekking in the Everest region. Overnight: Radisso...
We transfer to the airport for the 45 minute flight to the STOL airstrip at Lukla. This was the airstrip built by Sir Edmund Hillary and his friends to service the Everest Region when he began his work of building schools and hospitals for the Sherpa people. It is a m...
This morning we pass through the gates of the Sagamartha National Park. The establishment of this national park is a significant attempt to stem the use of fire-wood in the area and the few local people who have a permit to cut wood must gain approval from the author...
Sagarmartha National Park Headquarters just above our private eco campsite offers a very interesting display of photographs, memorabilia and information on the park, and the hill above is a wonderful vantage point for the spectacular view up the Imja Khola Valley towa...
We head west along the valley of the Bhote Kosi to the remote valley of Thame. The route is situated at an important junction along the old primary trade route to and from Tibet via the Nangpa La (Pass). We cross Phurte and Thamo villages. We descend down to the river...
We ascend further up the valley towards the Renjo La. It is an isolated valley, and as we head further north the bustle of Namche feels far away. There is a chance we will meet Tibetan traders descending from the Nangpa La pass. This is an ancient trading route that l...
A day to rest and acclimatise as we build strength and energy for the weeks ahead. Overnight: Wilderness camping
meals : B,L,D
A slow and steady climb today as we cross deserted yak pastures and climb high into the mountains. Keep an eye open for Himalayan Thar on the rocky slopes, which are often spotted in this region. There are great views today of Cho Oyu and Machhermo Peak. Our wilderness campsite is at the base of the pass, our goal for tomorrow.
meals : B,L,D
Crossing the Renjo La Pass will be exciting and challenging. From Yak Kharka we have a 3 hour ascent through boulders and a zig zagging incline to the top of the high pass at approximately 5340m. From atop the pass the views are truly spectacular, with panoramic views of giant Himalayan mountains in every direction. Overnight eco-lodge.
meals : B,L,D
Today will be spent in picture perfect Gokyo, an excellent location for a rest and acclimatisation day. Overnight eco-lodge.
meals : B,L,D
There are great views today of Cho Oyu and Cholatse. A slow climb after lunch as we cross deserted yak pastures and climb high into the mountains. This is spectacular high alpine terrain and Base Camp will be in a secluded spot near a small lake at the base of the Abi...
A day set aside to rest and for preparations at base camp. Overnight: Wilderness camping
meals : B,L,D
High Camp will be established on the saddle between the two peaks of Abi Himal, Cholo and Kangchung at an altitude of about 5500m. The exact location of high camp will be dependent upon the condition of the icefall. We will launch our climb of Cholo from this high camp, which is situated in a truly spectacular alpine environment. Overnight: Wilderness camping
meals : B,L,D
We have two full days set aside for climbing this magnificent peak that is hidden deep in the Everest region, in the shadow of Cho Oyu, just south of the Tibetan border. An alpine start will be required and the climbing is moderately angled with a few prolonged steeper sections, with some mixed ice and rock pitches. Overnight: Wilderness camping
meals : B,L,D
Contingency Day set aside for weather. Overnight: Wilderness camping
meals : B,L,D
Leaving the high mountains after three weeks of climbing and crossing high passes, we walk down the Gokyo valley on the high eastern trail. The climate will be appreciably warmer here after almost three weeks above 4500m. We will enjoy a good nights rest, plenty to ea...
If the weather is clear, the mountain views from Thyangboche monastery as we pass through are outstanding - Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse are at the head of the valley, their line of sight flanked by Taweche on one side and Ama Dablam on the other. Almost directly above ...
Retracing our steps along the valley, we pass through a variety of settlements and forests before a gentle climb to Lukla. We savour our final mountain sunsets of the trek as we complete this exhilarating journey. Our last evening of the trek is a perfect time to cele...
We start the day with a stunning morning flight over forests and villages to Kathmandu directly or to return via Ramechap. Upon arrival, you be will be transferred back to the Radisson Hotel and have the remainder of the afternoon free. There will be plenty of time to relax or do some last minute shopping/sightseeing. Overnight: Radisson Hotel or similar
meals : B
Following a final breakfast together, the trip will conclude with a departure transfer to the airport for onward flights.
meals : B
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World Expeditions Reviews & Ratings
Great trip
Very well run with great people.
Even though I did not summit, the trek to Mt
Cholo was incredible. The logistics was great as were the porters, ...
The trip really captured the spirit of adventure & provided an excellent opportunity to climb significant Himalayan peaks that people really visit
Moreover the staff had excellent skills & knowledge ...
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I had to leave the tour early because of illness
My tour guide, Tien, was wonderful. There was a tour participant from Australia who was a physician, and he acted like the tour medical director, demanding I leave...
An amazing experience that was made truly possible by booking through World Expeditions
. The team in Nepal went above and beyond to ensure our every requirement was met within their control.. The sherpas, guides, cook, and porters were exemplary, very ...
My wife and I had a wonderful trek in the Annapurna region
We are both 80 but fit and the route was designed to be less exacting than on our last visit to the same area. This allowed ample time to look at the flowering Rhodo...
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What's excluded
- Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
- Bottled water, aerated & alcoholic drinks
- Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, etc.
- Tips
- International flights
- Airport and departure taxes
- Visa
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Accommodation
- 21 day trip
- 18 day trek/mountaineering
- 15 nights camping
- 2 nights hotel
- 3 night eco lodge
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