The 28-day Everest Base Camp Trek with Cholatse Peak Climbing is an epic adventure that combines the thrill of climbing Cholatse Peak at 6,423 m/21,073 ft above sea level with a breathtaking trek to the iconic Everest Base Camp in the Nepalese Khumbu region. Cholatse Peak, at an impressive height, is famous for its sheer cliffs and ice slopes, which require expertise, determination, and respect for the mountain's harsh character. Starting from Lukla, trekkers pass through several traditional Sherpa villages, dense forests of oak, pine, and rhododendron, and the famous Namche Bazaar, progressing to reach the higher altitude terrain of Everest Base Camp and Cholatse Peak, rewarding trekkers and climbers with stunning views of the world’s highest mountains, including Mt. Everest and other Himalayan giants.
Along the way, participants can experience the pristine beauty of Khumbu Valley, featuring Gokyo Vallyes, glacial lakes, and stunning vantage points such as Gokyo Ri, Kala Patthar, and others. Known for its towering peaks, trekkers and climbers get to marvel at the stunning panoramic sights of Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and many others from proximity. As you trek through the visual splendor, you will also get to come across quaint Sherpa villages tucked among terraced farms, fields, and rhododendron forests. This provides you with ample opportunity to immerse yourself in the customary lives of the locals, their traditions, and way of life by visiting some of the incredible monasteries and gompas, such as Tengboche monastery, the largest of its kind in the Khumbu/Everest region, serving as the spiritual center for Buddhists.
Therefore, the combined Everest Base Camp Trek with Cholatse Peak climbing is a journey of a lifetime offering adventure, exploration, and discovery like never before meandering around the Sherpa towns, thrilling suspension bridges, deep gorges, high altitude passes, and one of the Everest Himalayas itself. Now it's your opportunity to write your own story in this mythical region as you face the challenge!
Trip Highlights
- Full-day sightseeing in the Kathmandu Valley strolling around some of the marvelous UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath, Boudhnath, and others.
- Enjoy the short yet adrenaline-rushing Everest Mountain flight to Lukla.
- Traverse the classic Everest Himalaya route to the Everest Base Camp (EBC) at an altitude of 5,364 m/17,598 ft.
- Capture panoramic glimpses of Pumari, Nuptse, Lhotse, and many others, including that of the tallest mountain in the world, Mt. Everest (8,848 m) throughout the alpine rambling, especially stunning from Kala Patthar, Cholaste, and other high-altitude landmarks.
- Connect to the essence of the Khumbu region, taking in all Khumbu icefall, glaciers, mountains, ice, and snow.
- A golden chance to make it to the base of Everest/Sagarmatha.
- Mark your victory at one of the most challenging peaks in the Nepalese Himalayas, Cholatse (6,335 m).
- Receive an insider insight into the ancient way of life of Sherpas showcasing a strong influence on Tibetan Buddhism and culture by visiting some of the iconic monasteries, gompas, and Mani walls, usually adorned by colorful prayer flags, etc.
What to expect during trekking to the Everest Base Camp (EBC) and Peak climbing to Cholatse?
While the Everest Base Camp is a dream destination for every adventurous soul across the globe that takes hikers, trekkers, and expeditors through some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet, featuring ethnic groups Indigenous to the Himalayas of Nepal, Sherpa, monasteries dating back to centuries, and spell-binding Himalayan panoramas, the ascent to Cholatse Peak includes tackling tricky paves, steep icy, and rugged sections, and exposure to the high altitude level with thin air demanding familiarity with the use of climbing tools like ropes, crampons, and ice axes.
Firstly ascended successfully by renowned American mountaineer Vern Clevenger and his team in 1982, the journey to the summit includes a daring flyover, passing through the Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO Natural Heritage Site, and several top-notch highly elevated viewpoints, typical Himalayan towns like Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, and Gorak Shep, with the touch of Tibetan Buddhism to expect a rewarding, memorable, and unparalleled experience promised by:
Gorgeous mountain views
The Himalayan voyage to the Everest Base Camp combined with Cholaste Summit offers stunning views of the snow-clad Himalayan peaks each day. Right from Lukla to Namche Bazaar, you will be able to relish the first glimpses of Everest and surrounding peaks like Thamserku and Kusum Kanguru. The Tengboche area is famous for iconic views of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Nuptse, specifically adding much to the serenity.
Whereas Dingboche and Lobuche are noted mostly for Makalu, Cholaste, and Ama Dablam one more time, followed by the best close-up views of Mt. Everest from Kala Patthar and that of Khumbu Icefall, Nuptse, and Pumori from the Everest Base Camp, crafting an unmatchable dramatic and awe-inspiring sight further added by imposing views of Cholats’s sharp ridge, glaciers, and peaks from Cholatse Base Camp.
Cholatse Base Camp (5,300 m) also offers magnificent views of Taboche and Arakam Tse, while the summit of Cholatse itself is popular for sweeping panoramas of the entire Khumbu region and its predominant peaks, as mentioned above, accompanied by the turquoise beauty of Gokyo Lakes and Cho Yo to the west, deeply imprinting the heart and soul of every mountain, nature, and adventure lover.
Diverse experience of mountain flight, trek, and climb
One of the distinctive highlights of the trek to the Everest Base Camp and climb to Cholatse is its thrilling combination of three extraordinary mountain experiences: mountain flight, trekking, and climbing, each offering a unique experience to behold.
The adventure officially begins with an exciting flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, also known as Tenzing-Hillary Airport. Located at an elevation of 2,845 m/9,334 ft above sea level in the Solukhumbu district of Nepal, the airport is taken as one of the most daring ones in the world and also serves as the gateway to the Everest Trekking region, offering the jaw-dropping aerial perspective of the Himalayas, deep valleys, and Nepal’s majestic landscapes and remote settlements.
Lukla onwards you will trek through picturesque Sherpa villages like Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, and several others to stop for acclimatization past the diverse landscapes filled with dense pine forests, glacial rivers, Buddhist monasteries, and high suspension bridges accompanied by yaks and porters embarking on the classic Himalayan route culminating at Everest Base Camp (EBC).
However, the journey continues beyond EBC but rather continues to Cholaste Peak (6,440 m), which is a technical climbing addition that adds much to the adventurous dimensions. Expect steep snow accents, ice, and rock climbing where the southwest ridge leads to the summit, rewarding equally with the mythical beauty of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and the surrounding Khumbu and Gokyo Valleys never seen before.
The full exploration of the natural haven, the Sagarmatha National Park
The Sagarmatha National Park is one of the key features of the journey to the Everest Base Camp Trek with Cholatse Peak climbing. Spread over an area of 1,148 square km/443 sq mi., the national park is home to a wide range of flora and fauna, offering an immersive natural experience.
The National Park is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and boasts epic Mt. Everest, the largest mountain range on earth, followed by Lhotse (8,516 meters/the fourth highest) and Cho Oyu (8,201 meters/the sixth highest), creating a fantastic sanctuary for rare Himalayan wildlife such as snow leopards, red pandas, musk deer, Himalayan tahr, and varieties of birds like Himalayan monal and blood pheasant.
It would be wonderful to explore the treasure trove of natural beauty and wildlife, an excellent destination for wildlife and photography enthusiasts, for a more comprehensive adventure in the tranquil, dense forest of the national park before finally conquering the victory over Everest Base Camp (EBC) and Cholatse Peak.
Rich cultural immersion in Namche and Tengboche
The Sagarmtha National Park within which the Everest Base Camp Trekking with Cholaste Climb takes place is also a cultural heartland of the Sherpa people, with traditional villages such as Namche Bazaar, Khumjung, Tengboche Monastery, and many others, making the overall journey more than about mountains and hills as you traverse along the stone-roofed mud houses.
En route, the Namche is the largest Sherpa settlement in the Khumbu region. It was once also was salt trading route and still acts as both a cultural and trading center approximately 3,440m above sea level. The Sherpa town is decorated with vibrant prayer flags dotted with monasteries and gompas where aromatic incense is offered early in the morning and evening when you can also hear the soul-purifying sound of hum.
Nearby this Sherpa town is some of the top-notch viewpoints, making it an ideal spot for acclimatization before continuing your trekking or climbing journey to the higher altitude alongside Tengboche monastery. Nestled amidst gigantic peaks like Ama Dablam, Tengnoche is the spiritual heart of the Khumbu region and is the largest and most revered monastery in the Khumbu region.
For those seeking a spiritual escape, Tengboche is just the right option to witness the daily rites and rituals, including pujas, where the monks chant and perform spiritual rituals in a magical, serene ambiance filled with mani stones and prayer flags to meditate and practice mindfulness for better mental health and preparation essential for the upper Himalayan Odyssey.
Hence, the Everest Base Camp Trek with Cholatse Peak climbing is an opportunity to engage in genuine Sherpa culture and their Buddhist practices that have been thriving for centuries, giving you access to the insider insight into the Sherpa way of life and spiritual essence of Buddhism in the Everest region famed for their extraordinary mountaineering skills, friendly nature, and warming hospitality.
Iconic Everest Base Camp and Cholatse Peak
Everest Base Camp and Cholaste Peak are the ultimate highlights of this 28-day alpine rambling with their own set of adventure, challenge, unique experience, and ravishing sights of the Himalayas in the Everest region, named after the largest peak in the world, Mt. Everest (8,848 m), locally known as Sagarmatha and Chomolungma in Tibet.
Among these two magnificent destinations, the Everest Base Camp (EBC) on the south side of Nepal at an elevation of 5,364 m/17,598 ft is a starting point for expeditors aiming to summit the world's highest peak in the remote, isolated, rugged, and snowy. From the base camp, visitors can seize the camp’s dynamic surroundings with a striking visual against the backdrop of sky-perched mountain ranges and green valleys, lakes, and rivers below.
While Cholatse Peak presents technical challenges charming experienced mountaineers and climbers put a testament to themselves beyond the EBC. Situated at an altitude of 6,440 m/21,126 ft, the embarking here balances the comparatively pleasing alpine jaunt to reach the Everest Base Camp with a high-altitude pass crossing, navigating through rugged and icy mountains offering a blend of spirit of adventure and breathtaking scenery.
28-Day Everest Base Camp Trek with Cholatase Peak Climbing best route
The 28-day itinerary for trekking to the Everest Base Camp and climbing to Cholatase Peak begins right after you arrive at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu, rich in cultural and historical heritages. Next, travel to the Everest region of Nepal via a brief yet picturesque flight to Lukla that merges the traditional Himalayan journey with the Challenge Summit at 6,440 m.
This Himalayan route to the Everest Himalayas covers the most iconic landmarks such as Namche Bazaar, Tengobche, Everest Base Camp, Kala Patthar, and Cho La Pass, along with a comparatively less traversed route to Cholatse Peak, offering both the trekking and technical climbing experience.
Throughout the journey, you will be blessed with 360-degree views of the Himalayan giants, including Everest, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, and Cho Oyu, as you make your way through the typical Himalayan dwelling of the Sherpa community and reach the base camps with tents as accommodation in serenity involving glacier travel, steep snow, and ice climbing.
The itinerary is so well structured for ample acclimatization and exploration, reducing the risk of altitude sickness and full appreciation of what the Everest region and the route have to offer, as well as increasing the chances of a successful ascent to both EBC and Cholatse. To conclude, the 28-day itinerary offers a balanced yet intense Himalayan adventure; hence, it is considered the ideal route for a combined journey to Everest Base Camp (EBC) and Cholatse Peak, catering to those seeking iconic trails and adventurous mountaineering.
Everest Base Camp Trek with Cholatase Peak Climbing Cost for 2025/2026
28-day classic Everest Base Camp Trek combined with Cholatase Peak Climbing cost in 2025/2026 can start at USD 5,500 to USD 7,500 per person or more per person based on factors like the type of travel agency, service offered, season you are traveling to, and your personal preferences.
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