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Pumori Expedition
Trip Info
Duration
37 Days
Destination
Nepal
Max. Altitude
7,161m / 23,494ft
Group Size
2 - 8
Grade
Activity Per Day
5 - 7 hours
Best Season
7,161m. / 23,494ft.
Activity
Climbing and Expedition
Start/End Point
Kathmandu / Kathmandu
Mt. Pumori literally means unmarried Daughter according to Sherpa language, was named by George Mallory, due to her location in the shade of Big E, which lies in Khumbu region on the border between Nepal and Tibet of Nepal.
It was first climbed in 1962 by Gerhard Lenser, member of a German-Swiss expedition. Standing at the altitude of 23494 ft., Pumori is one of the central attractions of Himalayas. Any trekker or the climber who has made a trip to Everest will always remember its distinctive shape.
In general, technically challenging Pumori Expedition is one of the best exercises for climbing Mt. Everest. This might be the dream of the almost climbers to put their feet on the Everest once before they die. Hence, we have used this expedition as a training peak for past Everest teams.
We hope this expedition can really fulfill your dream of reaching on the top of the Everest in your next effort if you trust once. This climb requires solid experience on climbing as well as physical fitness.
You need to be at least in 3 camps after base camp to reach the summit. The base camp is just above Gorekh-shep at the altitude of 5300 meters. After base camp, you can set up first camp at the altitude of 5,650 meters, around the phase of Mount Pumori.
You should set second camp at the ridge after the phase at the altitude of 6,000 meters. The most technical part for this peak is around camp 1 and 2. You should set camp 3 at the altitude of 6,480 meters, around the corner after the ridge.
You can ascend summit from the camp 3 to the top of Pumori. Most of the climbers use this route every year for the expedition to Mt. Pumori to climb.
Experience Required for Pumori Expedition
The Pumori Expedition is not for beginner mountaineers. Climbers must have knowledge of roped snow and ice climbing techniques (to protect from falling down the mountain or into crevasses). It is also required that all members will have an awareness of altitude sickness, frostbite, and the recognition of their symptoms, prevention, and treatment.
Once traveling above advanced base camp, all members must be prepared to be tied into the fixed lines or roped to another team member at all times. Neither solo climbing, nor descending, are allowed above advanced base camp.
Additionally, and perhaps most importantly, members need to join with a spirit of friendship, teamwork and cooperation, and be ready to work with the group and be a good “team-player”.
To participate in this expedition you must be a very fit and active walker-climber in good health. Make sure you have physically trained yourself very thoroughly before joining this climb of Asia’s most famous semi-technical rock-ice-snow climb. Climbers who have already climbed the peaks like Mera Peak; Island Peak can easily be involved in this trip.
Our Pumori Expedition is not “guided” because this is not a realistic proposition in the high-altitude realm of 7,000 meters and above. “Guiding” and being “guided” implies the intimate supervision and care of a “client” by a “guide” who can be responsible for the direct and immediate control of safety.
We believe on Pumori, such a direct duty-of-care, implicit in the traditional guide-client relationship, is not possible.
Note
The above itinerary is not a fixed program but is intended to give an indication of the likely events during the expedition. Please note that because of climbing High Mountain, it will be necessary to have a flexible plan in order to take the best advantage of situations as they present themselves. Any changes to the itinerary will be made with a view to maximizing the benefit to the team members and of ensuring their eventual success on the mountain.
Normally climbers will change their departure flights from Kathmandu when they know exactly when the expedition is going to end. We plan to stay at Base Camp for climbing as long as it takes for us to be successful.
Our Philosophy
Our aim is to safely help as many team members as possible reach their goal, and we invest in the people and equipment that will make this happen. We value our reputation as the premiere climbing company in Himalayas and we only put programs in place that measure up to our own high standards. If you would like to join an excellent team on Pumori Expedition, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your goals and qualifications and secure an exciting role for yourself on our team!
Insurance
You must have medical, lost, damaged and trip cancellation insurance policy to protect yourself. lost and damaged expenses but they are trusted name on arranging rescue and evacuation.
Medical Cover
All of our local leaders are trained in first aid and have a good knowledge of high altitude medical problems. The expedition will be equipped with the following:
A well stocked first aid and medical kit sufficient to counter any possible mountaineering ailments, from headache to serious injury.
Oxygen equipment for medical and emergency use only.
A portable hyperbaric chamber (Gamow bag)
Emergency communications on the mountain and satellite communications link for helicopter evacuation.
Communications
Experience has shown how important it is on mountaineering to be able to talk to every team member, at all times. If you join Himalaya Discovery for Pumori expedition you will have a dedicated radio. Each Sherpa will also have his own radio, so that at all times we can keep in touch with everyone, and everyone can keep in touch with each other.
We have an extremely good working relationship with the Helicopter Rescue Service, which means that an aircraft can be in the air immediately. Base Camp is equipped with a lap top and high speed satellite connection. The satellite communications are also used to send back regular reports, every couple of days, to Himalaya Discovery office. Expedition updates are then posted on the web and/or are sent to family and friends via email.
Oxygen & Regulators
Normally climbers summit Pumori without use of oxygen but we still supply them for emergency use. If you wish to use oxygen for summit day, please let us know in advance
We will be using lightweight oxygen bottles, manufactured by Poisk. The Poisk bottles are without doubt the best available for mountaineering, as they have a proven track-record and are relatively light. The regulators are also manufactured by Poisk
Marketing
While the official name of the expedition will remain the “Himalaya Discovery Pumori Expedition “, you can use another name for personal marketing purposes if it will assist you in any way. You will also be completely free to enter into personal agreements with sponsors or supporters if you choose.
Passport Photographs
Expedition members will need to provide 6 passport-size photographs for various climbing and trekking permits.
Sherpas
Sherpas are the indigenous people who were born in the Himalayas, reared in the Himalayas, involved in the occupation like climbing and mountaineering. Our Sherpa team has dozens of 8000meters summits between them. We have a legendary group of Climbing Sherpas who operate the expedition and its members in a harmonious atmosphere of cooperation and commitment. Our group of climbing Sherpas is enthusiastic, motivated and regarded as the strongest and most cohesive group of Sherpas in the Himalayas. It is indicative of the reputation that our Sherpa team has earned – that Sherpas from other expeditions enthusiastically pursue a future position with the A Himalaya Discovery Team.
Our cooking staffs are very well known for the quality of the cuisine they produce and as a consequence are coveted by other team leaders due to the reputation they have established.
Website Updates
We provide updates using our own website so regardless of whether you have your own or not your family and friends will know what is happening.
Environment
We remove all garbage from each camps, and this includes toilet waste.
Recommended tipping and Sherpa bonuses are as follow:
Allow $50-100 for general non-sherpa crew who stay at base camp.
Allow $100-200 for sherpas who go up to the base camp.
Summit climbing Sherpa US$ 200 – 500 per Sherpa.
Itinerary
Day 01- Arrive in Kathmandu.
Upon your arrival in the Kathmandu airport after completing your custom formalities Visa, etc. pick up your luggage and look for our airport representative from Himalaya Discovery, who will display your name on the board at the arrival gate.
You will be greeted by our representative and transferred to the hotel by private tourist vehicle. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 02- Free in Kathmandu for sightseeing and pre trip briefing and gear check.
Today is free for sightseeing in Kathmandu. You may wish to visit Durbar Square in the heart of the old city where the old Royal Palace, with its intricate woodcarving is located. The whole area is a maze of temples and images. Leading away from the square in all directions are narrow alleys, full of the most amazing variety of shops and stalls.
Some of these landmarks are considered World Heritage Sites including the historic Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the famous ‘Monkey Temple’
Swayambhunath and Buddhists shrine Buddhanath which is one of the largest Stupas in the world.
There will also be a full trip briefing today with gear check. In case you need to hire or buy equipment locally there will be time to do this today. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 03- Official formalities in Kathmandu and Final preparation day.
Formal briefing in the Ministry of Tourism. Today, the expedition leader will also check everyone’s equipment. The last opportunity to buy anything missing, Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 04- Fly to Tenzing and Hillary Airport in Lukla and trek to Phakding.
An early morning start takes us to (TIA) Airport in Kathmandu for the 35 minutes scenic flight to Tenzing and Hillary Airport at Lukla at 2804meters. On arrival at the airport guide will brief you and introduce our porters before we begin our trek towards Phakding.
After landing we have time to discover the village while our staff sort and load our trekking equipment. Then we begin our trek by descending towards the Dudh Kosi River where we join the main trail to Namche Bazaar, located just above Chaurikharka (2713 meters).
The walking is easy and after passing through the small village of Ghat (2550 meters) it is a short walk to Phakding,It is important to take these first few days slowly to enable your body to acclimate and to enjoy the passing scenery and culture. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 05- Trek to Namche Bazaar.
We continue trekking along the banks of the Dudh Kosi, crossing this majestic river many times on exciting suspension bridges laden with prayer flags.
After entering Sagarmatha National Park, the trail climbs steeply with breathtaking views. Namche Bazaar known as the Gateway to Everest which is home to many quality restaurants, hotels, lodges, shops, Money exchange, internet cafe and a bakery.
Namche is one of the biggest villages along the whole Everest trail. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 06- Namche Bazaar Acclimatization day.
We will spend a day here in order to acclimatize and adjust to the thinning of the air. As well as a short trek where a museum is celebrating the traditional customs of the Sherpa people. Today we hike up the Syangboche Airport around Everest View Hotel. From this point, we can see rewarding views of the Himalayas with a stunning sunrise and sunset over the panorama of Khumbu peak. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 07- Trek to Tengboche Monastery.
The trek continues along the rushing glacial waters of the Dudh Kosi with magnificent views of the mountains. We trek to an altitude of 3860meters today. On reaching Tengboche you will see the local monastery. Inside the monastery are incredibly ornate wall hangings, a 20-foot sculpture of Buddha, and the musical instruments and robes of the Lamas. The group will be taken to observe a prayer ceremony either in the evening or morning depending on how the days trekking went. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 08- Trek to Dingboche.
From Thyangboche the trail drops to Debuche, crosses another exciting suspension bridge on the Imja Khola, and climbs to Pangboche amongst thousands of mani stones. Our uphill trek continues, taking us to the quaint traditional Sherpa village of Dingboche with its exquisite views of Lhotse, Island Peak, and Ama Dablam. We take our time so we avoid getting affected by the altitude. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 09- Day trip to Chhukung valley and trek back to Dingboche and trek back to Dingboche.
Today you can enjoy another day for acclimatization. We will have trip to Chhukung valley via the Imja Khola valley to get a marvellous view of the surrounding mountains, especially Lhotse’s massive south wall, then return to Dingboche in the evening. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 10- Trek to Lobuche.
Today, the trail continues along the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and passes by stone memorials for climbers who have perished on nearby summits.
We continue to climb as we are heading to the altitude of 4910 meters at Lobuche which is really just a few huts at the foot of giant Lobuche peak. Some breathing problems may arise today due to the altitude. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 12 - 13- Trek to Pumori base camp. Overnight at tented camp.
After walking about 6 hours we will reach to the Pumori base camp and overnight we will stay in the base camp. We will also make visit to Everest base camp.
Day 14 - 31- Climbing Period
You need to have at least 3 camps after base camp to reach the summit. The base camp is just above Gorek Shep at the altitude of 5300meters. After base camp, you can set up first camp at the altitude of 5,650meters, around the phase of Mount Pumori .
You should set second camp at the ridge after the phase at the altitude of 6,000meters. The most technical part for this peak is around camp 1 and 2. You should set camp 3 at the altitude of 6,480meters, around the corner after the ridge.
You can ascend summit from the camp 3 to the top of Pumori. Most of the climbers use this route every year for the expedition to Mt. Pumori to climb.
Day 32- Trek back to Pheriche, Overnight at guesthouse.
This day we will climb down to Pheruche and spend a Overnight at Pheruche guesthouse.
Day 33- Trek to Namche Bazaar, overnight at guesthouse.
From Pheruche we take a slightly different route down to Orsho then to Pangboche village. Here is the oldest monastery in the region which contains what is said to be the scalp and bones of a Yeti, or abominable snowmanthe.
Leaving mountains behind us our descent takes us through Tengboche Monastery at elevation of 3860 meters before continuing back to the town of Namche Bazaar at 3441 meters. We arrive back into Namche Bazaar in the afternoon. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 34- Trek to Lukla.
Finally we return to Lukla where the trek began, which will seem like a lifetime ago. Enjoying time to reflect on the trek as a group and the personal achievement of all those who took part. Also giving you time to explore the town. Overnight at guesthouse.
Day 35- Morning fly back to Kathmandu
Enjoying your last glimpse of the mountains you have recently visited for one last time on the 35 minute Scenic flight back to Kathmandu. On arrival in Kathmandu we are met and transferred back to hotel. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 36- Free day / Fly to home.
It’s also spare day in case of bad weather in Lukla. If you get interested to take some gifts from Nepal for friends and relatives, visit to some nearby shops or go out in Thamel for typical Nepalese goods.
In the evening celebrate the expedition and as a farewell party to thank the Sherpas and the team member for their support and friendship during the expedition with the hope of seeing you all again for next expedition! Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 18- Fly to home.
The trip concludes! Our airport representative will drop you to the airport for your flight departure from Nepal.
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Price Includes
- Airport transfers pick-up and drop-off.
- Full board meal during the trek and camping at base camp, prepared by our cook with hot Tea & coffee, hot milk, hot chocolate.
- All base camp and Advance base camp camping gears (We will provide fully water proof dining tents, kitchen gears, dining table, chairs, toilet tents, shower tent at the base camp and advance base camp)
- High quality tents for all camps.
- Insurance for all Nepali staff and porters including helicopter rescue provision.
- Boiled and purify drinking water for the trek and at base camp.
- Expedition permits.
- Liaison officer and his round trip flight, insurance, wages, expedition equipments etc.
- High altitude climbing food, fuel, Gas above base camp (you are also advised to bring some high altitude food yourselves)
- Guide, cook, porters, helpers up to base camp
- Climbing Sherpas (2 member = 1 Sherpa Ratio on climbing day)
- A well stocked first aid and medical kit sufficient to counter any possible mountaineering ailments, from headache to serious injury.
- Oxygen equipment for medical use only.
- A portable hyperbaric chamber (Gamow bag)
- Emergency communications on the mountain and satellite communications link for helicopter evacuation.
- Farewell dinner for members in Kathmandu.
- Power supply at base camp for charging electronics (solar and generator backup)
- Airfare both ways Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu.
- Ground transportation from and to Kathmandu.
- All our government taxes and vat.
Price Excludes
- International airfare and Nepal visa.
- Emergency helicopter service which will be paid by you travel insurance company.
- Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry.
- Personal trekking and Climbing Equipment.
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned on service Include section.
- Garbage Deposit USD 2000.00 (sharing from climbing group). It is refundable; however, it will not be refundable if the climbers fail to take back their garbage to Namche Bazar and Kathmandu.
- Excess baggage charges.
- Sherpa tip pool (See below)
- Internet and sat phone.
- Costs incurred as a result of delays or events beyond the control of Himalaya Discovery.
- Single Supplementary US$ 300 per person (Includes single hotel room in Kathmandu, single room/tent on trek, single tent at Base Camp)
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