Mount Pumori Expedition
Overview
Mount Pumori Expedition
Located 8 kilometers west of Mt. Everest, this pyramid shaped mountain’s summit presents the mind blowing view of Tibet, Nepal, Everest, Lhotse and other peaks in the upper Khumbu region of Nepal. Pumori (meaning “Unmarried Daughter” in the Sherpa language) as named by George Leigh Mallory is also famous as Everest’s Daughter”. First climbed on May 17, 1962 by Gerhard Lenser, a member of the German-Swiss expedition, Pumori now is also famous as a training peak, before climbing Everest.
The expedition begins with a flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. Trekking from Lukla to the base camp of Pumori requires about 9 days. The climbing day starts from day 12 and the next 18 days we will be spent climbing Pumori. From camp III, passing through the crevasses we climb up to the Pumori cliff and then, finally ascent the summit. Climbing Pumori also requires a lot of technical climbing. The view of Nepal, Tibet, Everest and other surrounding peaks are simply marvelous.
Late spring is the best season to plan Mt. Pumori Expedition. Bring a group and get a special group discount. You can also ask us to customize the package, if you need to add up or remove certain services. Moreover, if you are looking to try some other expeditions in the Khumbu region, we can also make the arrangement for the very popular Everest Expedition, or even Lhotse Expedition.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu Airport and transfer to Hotel (1350m)
Day 02: Rest and prepare day for assignment & briefing
Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla(2840m) and trek to Phakding (approx 4hrs walk)
Day 04: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar(3440m approx 7hrs walk )
Day 05: Acclimatized day at Namche
Day 06: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tyangboche(3860m approx 5 hrs walk)
Day 07: Trek from Tyangboche to Pheriche / dingboche (4250m approx 5 hrs walk)
Day 08: Trek from Pheriche / dingboche to Lobuche (5018m approx 4hrs walk)
Day 09: Acclimatized at Lobuche
Day 10: Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep (5170m approx 3 hrs walk) and rest
Day 11: Trek from Gorakshep to Pumori Base camp (5200m) which takes about two hours
Day 12-30: Climbing period (summit period for Pumori 7,161m)
Day 31: Trek from Base Camp (5218)to Dingboche(4260m approx 4hrs walk)
Day 32: Trek from Dingboche to Tengboche (3860M approx 4 hrs walk)
Day 33: Trek from Tengboche to Namche Bazaar(3440m approx 4hrs walk)
Day 34: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla(2840m approx 7hrs walk)
Day 35: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu Transfer to hotel
Day 36: Rest day in Kathmandu
Day 37: Final departure
Cost Include
- Arrival and departure transfers by private car
- Accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast (4*deluxe)
- Welcome and farewell dinner in Kathmandu
- One day guided city tour in Kathmandu valley
- Kathmandu to Lukla and return air tickets
- All meals (Lunch/Dinner/Breakfast) during the trek
- Accommodation (Lodge/Guest House) while on a trek
- Transportation to Pokhara and return by Deluxe tourist coach (Flight is an option with extra cost)
- Trekking Permits and TIMS permits for the trek
- Trekking guide during the trek and climbing Sherpa while climbing
- Required porters and yak to carry luggages and other essentials supplies
- Special climbing permits and its procedure
- Garbage deposit fees
- All wages, equipments, medical and accidental Insurances for all involved staffs during the trip
- First Aid medical kits for the Group and the staffs.
- Satellite phone carrying by Guide for communication with company staff and available for members with the cost of US$ 4 per minute call.
- Required fixed and dynamic rope during climbing period.
- Gamow Bags/Oxygen
Excludes
- Nepal arrival visa fees
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Monument entrance fees while on Kathmandu tour only
- All snacks, energy drinks, mineral water, cigarettes, packed food
- Personal nature items, Laundry Expenses, Tips
- Expenses incurred towards usage of landlines, mobiles, walkie-talkies or satellite phone And Internet expenses
- Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, Camera/Video Fees or Trekking Gears
- Rescue, Repatriation, Medicines, Medical Tests and Hospitalization expenses
- Medical Insurance and emergency rescue evacuation if required.
- Personal climbing gears
Mount Pumori Expedition
Pumori (7161m), the mountain in the Mahalangur section of the Himalayas, on the Nepal-Tibet border is one of the very famous seven-thousanders in the world. Located 8 kilometers west of Mt. Everest, this pyramid shaped mountain’s summit presents the mind blowing view of Tibet, Nepal, Everest, Lhotse and other peaks in the upper Khumbu region of Nepal. Pumori (meaning “Unmarried Daughter” in the Sherpa language) as named by George Leigh Mallory is also famous as Everest’s Daughter”. First climbed on May 17, 1962 by Gerhard Lenser, a member of the German-Swiss expedition, Pumori now is also famous as a training peak, before climbing Everest.
The Pumori Expedition: This expedition in total is a 37 day expedition, in which 18 days are set aside to climb the mountain. The expedition begins with a flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. Trekking from Lukla to the base camp of Pumori requires about 9 days. The climbing day starts from day 12 and the next 18 days we will be spent climbing Pumori. Starting base camp at 5,300m, above Gorak Shep at the base of Kala Patthar, we climb the mountain from the South-East Ridge. 3 camps: camp 1 at 5700m, camp 2 at 6200m and camp 3 at 6480m will be set above the base camp. From the base camp to Camp I the route passes through the glaciers, from Camp I to Camp II is a 40-60 climb on a snow wall, camp II to camp III is through the ice walls and crevasses. From camp III, passing through the crevasses we climb up to the Pumori cliff and then, finally ascent the summit. Climbing Pumori also requires a lot of technical climbing. The view of Nepal, Tibet, Everest and other surrounding peaks are simply marvelous.
Visit Nepal 2020 makes every possible arrangement to help you enjoy a hassle-free expedition, while maximizing the summit opportunity. Full board (meal and accommodation) will be arranged both during the trek and the climb (only bed and breakfast in Kathmandu). During the trek, food and accommodation will be arranged in teahouses/lodges; however, during the climb our experienced cooks and helpers will serve three freshly cooked and plentiful meal and hot and cold drinks 24 hours a day. Accommodation during the climb will be in the tent. Moreover, we also provide dining tent, kitchen tent, toilet facilities, portable shower facilities and tent accommodation for our staff, in the base camp. For the purpose of communication, we provide satellite telephone, internet access, and handheld radios. We also provide solar panels to charge the batteries. We only provide experienced, trained, licensed and an English speaking trekking and climbing guide that are dedicated to provide professional service. Moreover, we make the arrangement of all permits, necessary documents and transportation required during the expedition.
Late spring is the best season to plan Mt. Pumori Expedition. Bring a group and get a special group discount. You can also ask us to customize the package, if you need to add up or remove certain services. Moreover, if you are looking to try some other expeditions in the Khumbu region, we can also make the arrangement for the very popular Everest Expedition, or even Lhotse Expedition.
