Located to the north of spectacular Gokyo Lake and Gokyo Valley at the heart of Everest region, Cholatse climbing becomes both a full-fledged mountaineering expedition and an adventure trek into the Himalayas of Nepal. Take any route to approach and return from the mountain, you will have absorbed much of the wonders and grandeurs of marvelous Himalayan terrains in the Everest region.

As Cholatse lies between the Khumbu and Gokyo valleys, just south of Chola Pass, we can reach there through both these valleys. While the path from Gokyo valley is relatively easier, the one up Khumbu is a much tougher, harder option. Ascents have been made from the South-West, South-East, North-West and North-East Ridges but the South-West Ridge is comparatively easier than the other routes.  An award-winning film, titled Light of the Himalaya, was made by an expedition team in 2005 A. D. The film provides detailed pictures of the climbing route from the South-West face of the peak. The following itinerary describes the path to reach its western base camp.