Pumori Expedition 30 Days

Trip Facts

  • Destination Nepal

Highlights

  • Summiting the 7,161m( 23,494 ft) tall world’s 88th highest Mt. Pumori
  • Trekking in the coveted Everest region in Nepal-visiting Everest Base Camp as well
  • Spending a number days acclimatizing at training at altitudes above 6,000m
  • A great mountaineering achievement.
  • Mount Pumori Expedition 2018/2019  Overview

At 7,161 m (23, 494 ft.), Mt. Pumori is the world’s 88th highest mountain. It is one of the most dramatic looking and beautiful 7,000m peaks in the world. Loved my mountaineers from around the globe, Mt. Pumori is not a particularly difficult mountain to summit. Laying only 8 km west of Mt. Everest on the Nepal-Tibet border, climbing this Himalayan giant requires trekking in the coveted Everest region. It was named Pumori by British climber George Mallory.  Pumo means ‘’young girl’’ and Ri means ‘’mountain’’ in Sherpa language. So, Mt. Pumori is known as the ‘’Mountain Daughter’’, also often referred to as Everest’s daughter by climbers. Mallory also called it Clare Peak after his own daughter.  Pumori is the mountain dominating the skyline behind Kalapatthar 5,555m. Since it is in the vicinity, Mt. Pumori makes for an ideal preparation climb for those aspiring to tackle technical mountains near or above 8,000m, like Mt. Everest. 

Climbing Mt. Pumori ( Mt. Pumori Expedition)

In 1962, Gerhard Lenser of a German-Swiss expedition made the first successful summit of Mt. Pumori. It is an increasingly popular peak to climb in the Khumbu region. Our 38-day-long Mount Pumori expedition starts in Kathmandu. We spend a few days in Kathmandu-preparing for the trip and sightseeing. The first few days of the journey involve us taking the usual Everest Base Camp trekking route. Once we land in Lukla, we trek towards Namche. We follow the classic Everest Base Camp Trail till Lobuche. From Lobuche, we head towards Pumori Base Camp. We spend three days at the base camp acclimatizing. During these three days, we make an acclimatization trip to the Everest Base Camp. Days 15 to 32 are set aside for the actual climb. We set up three camps at different altitudes- camp 1 at 5,700m camp 2 at 6,200m, and camp 3 at 6,480m. 

Mt. Pumori Expedition Routes:

●    We take the classic route instead of the risky one via Kalapatthar.  We attempt the summit through the South East Ridge route, which is the standard route. Pumori is a Grade 3 level climb, it isn’t extremely technical but requires a certain amount of understanding of mountaineering techniques and familiarity with high altitudes. Adventure Club Trek gives acclimatization a major priority during the expedition.
●    Three camps are set up above Pumori Base Camp, which is at 5,300m.  A 4-hour-long climb through the glaciers brings us to our first camp at 5,700m.  The second camp is set at 6,200m and requires climbing the face of Pumori at 40-60 degree slopes. The third camp is at 6,480m and we get there climbing ice walls and crevasses. It is from camp 3, we pass through crevasses and the Pumori cliff to finally make it to the summit. 
Adventure Club Trek has 10+ years of experience in high altitude expeditions and engages guides and mountaineers with 15+ years of experience in the field. 
We also offer Ama Dablam Expedition – 30 days for those who want a shorter expedition in the Everest region. Adventure Club Trek also organizes the expedition to  Mt. Everest. Check out our Everest Expedition via South Side – 67 Days.

Cost Details

Price Includes

  • Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop off service by Tourist vehicle.
  • Standard twin sharing accommodation in two or three star hotel in Kathmandu; Breakfast included.
  • Guided city tour in Kathmandu byTourist Vehicle.
  • All your standard Meals during the lodge to lodge trek (Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners).
  • Lodges, Guesthouses accommodation during the trek (mostly twin sharing and occasionally dormitory room at guesthouse)
  • Full board meal during the camping at base camp, prepared by our cook with hot Tea & coffee.
  • 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 Climbing tents for all camps.
  • Insurance for all Nepali staffs 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.
  • Sightseeing/Monument entrance fees in Kathmandu.
  • Farewell dinner for members in Kathmandu.
  • Power supply at Base Camp for charging electronics such as phone, laptops and cameras (solar backup)
  • Flight cost from Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu including airport departure tax at both airport.
  • All our government taxes and vat.

Price Excludes

  • Nepal entry visa
  • Lunches and dinners in Kathmand. 
  • Bar and Beverage Bills
  • Personal travel insurance and medical bills.
  • International air fares/ flights (Fares and flights can be arranged upon the request).
  • Personal equipment and  climbing gears.
  • Climbing Bonus for Everest  Base Camp staffs, Tips and personal nature expenses.
  • Tips for guide, porters, driver (Tipping is expected, but it is not mandatory.

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