"Jobo Lhaptshan"
Cholatse (also known as Jobo Lhaptshan) is a striking peak in the Khumbu region of Nepal, connected to Taboche by a narrow ridge and overlooking the Chola Glacier.
Known for its steep, technical faces and vertical rock walls, it offers a challenging climb for experienced mountaineers seeking a technical high-altitude objective.
Route, acclimatisation and permit notes for Cholatse from the Nepal Side side, plus practical safety advice.
Cholatse stands between the Gokyo Valley and the main Everest Base Camp trail, forming a wall along the famous Cho La Pass route.
The official elevation stands at 6,440 m (21,129 ft).
Climbing Fact: Cholatse was first climbed in 1982 via the Southwest Ridge by Vern Clevenger, Galen Rowell, John Roskelley, and Bill O'Connor.
The standard line is via the Southwest Ridge, accessed from the Chola Glacier base camp.
The standard season on Cholatse is Spring & Autumn (Mar–May / Sep–Nov). Technical Skill Required: Requires solid experience with alpine rock, ice, and fixed rope climbing.
Approaches to Cholatse begin from Nepal Side in Solukhumbu District, where the main objective is the Southwest Ridge. Confirm current permit, insurance, and national park requirements before departure.
Plan for road travel to the Nepal Side trailhead, then several days of walking before you reach the foot of Cholatse. Gain height gradually, take a rest day before moving to high camp, and keep a spare weather day in reserve during Spring & Autumn.
Summit day on a 6,440 m objective is long, so start early and set a clear turn-around time. If the Southwest Ridge is crowded or the snow is unstable, waiting a day is almost always better than pushing on.
Cholatse "Jobo Lhaptshan" stands at 6,440 m in Solukhumbu District, Khumbu Region. The figures below summarise the mountain for trip planning.