International Pumori Expedition

Spring/Autumn
Pumori Expedition Fixed Departure
April 16, 2012/September 25, 2012

Height: 7161(m)
Latitude: 28.014722
Longitude: 86.828056
Normal Ascent Route: South Ridge
Caravan Route: Ktm/Lukla/Tengboche/Lobuche/BC
Departure Date: 14- September- 2011
Trip Duration: 30/35 Days

Mt. Pumori is one of the delightful and most popular mountain, rising  at the height of 7145m. This peak lies  in the Northwest of Khumbu region, which dominates the skyline behind Kalpatthar view point. The trekker who has made the trip to Everest region, remember Mt. Pumori’s distinctive shape. The expedition trip starts from Kathmandu and flight into Lukla. It will take 5/6 days to reach in Pumori base camp 5300m., trekking via Namche Bazaar. Mt. Pumori has generally considered to be technically challenging and requires climbers to be experienced as well as in faultless physical condition. Normaly three camps are set in the approach above the base camp for climbing. The normal route is classic South-East Ridge for climbing.

Himalayan Yetiland Treks provides for expedition with all necessary infrastructures to assist you in your summit attempt. We will do the necessary paperwork for expedition permit organize all accommodation before and after expedition. We organize camp facilities, transport loads, stock and set up high camps, fix ropes, provide food, high altitude food, high quality tents, porters, professional Climbing Sherpas, advice and assistance during the Pumuripeak climbing to maximize your chance of success.

Camp 1: After a 3 hrs walk you will reach camp 1 or advance base camp 5700m. After that, you will have to walk the distance of 500m with the elevation of 40 to 65 degrees slopes. Mount Pumori has many rocks, mixed climb traverse, steep, and exposed to wind narrow ridges, some ice walls, and one tunnel climb. Some times you may need fixed ropes also. 

Camp 2: It starts at 6200m. It is located on a narrow ridge; so there is no fear of avalanches. The next 400m, Is an ice climb with 35-65 degrees above-5000m high, is the Ice walls, many crevasses, and the bigger avalanche danger from big seracs hanging from the shoulder of 6500m.

Now camp 3: It is too windy. At the height of 6850m, from where you can see Tibetan plateau; and you need rope here because of many crevasses and ice wall’s way to summit. After that there are two climbing ranges; one from Tibet side and other is from Nepal side. Between these 2 sides the Nepal side is easier to Mount Pumori Summit. After this walk, the Summit is easy to reach on it's vertex Pumori 7145m.

Normal route: This is the easier route to climb this peak and most of the expedition coteries climbed this peak  by applying this route. As you know, Pumori is not easy as like the other mountains, there are difficult technical parts in this route as well. We suggest you that, you should take climbing Sherpa; who will guide you nicely to reach you on the top of Pumori.

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 5300m. After base camp, you can set up first camp at the altitude of 5,650m, around the phase of Mount Pumori .

You should set second camp at the ridge after the phase at the altitude of 6,000m. The most technical part for this peak is around camp 1 and 2. You should set camp 3 at the altitude of 6,480m, around the corner after the ridge. You can ascend the summit from the camp 3 to the zenith of Pumori. Most of the climbers use this route every year for the expedition to Mt. Pumori to limb.

• Hotel/Lodges/Camping
• 24 Days Trek/Climbing
• Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
• Accommodation: 6 Nights Kathmandu & 23 Nights Lodges/Camping
• Season: Spring, Autumn & Winter

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu free.
Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
Day 04: Fly to Lukla 2860m. & trek to Phakding 2622m. /Manjo.
Day 05: Phakding /Manjo– Namche Bazaar 3440m.
Day 06: Namche rest for acclimatization.
Day 07: Namche – Tengboche 3867m.
Day 08: Tengboche – Dingboche 4342m.
Day 09: Dingboche – Lobuche 4915m.
Day 10: Lobuche – Pumori Base Camp 5300m.
Day 11-23: Climbing Period for Pumori 7161m.
Day 24: Clean up BC & Trek back to Pangboche 3985m.
Day 25: Pangboche – Namche Bazaar.
Day 26: Namche – Lukla and transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
Day 27: Lukla – Kathmandu by flight and transfer to Hotel.
Day 28: Kathmandu free.
Day 29: Kathmandu free.
Day 30: Last Minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey.

Optional - Expedition Itinerary: B

• Hotel/Lodges/Camping
• 29 Days Trek/Climbing
• Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
• Accommodation: 6 Nights Kathmandu & 28 Nights Lodges/Camping
• Season: Spring, Autumn & Winter

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu free.
Day 03: Official work for expedition & briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
Day 04: Fly to Lukla 2860m. and trek to Phakding 2622m. /Manjo.
Day 05: Phakding/Manjo – Namche Bazaar 3440m.
Day 06: Namche rest for acclimatization.
Day 07: Namche – Tengboche 3867m.
Day 08: Tengboche – Dingboche 4342m.
Day 09: Dingboche – Lobuche 4915m.
Day 10: Lobuche – Pumori Base Camp 5300m.
Day 11-28: Climbing Period for Pumori 7161m.
Day 29: Clean up BC & trek back to Pangboche 3985m.
Day 30: Pangboche – Namche Bazaar.
Day 31: Namche – Lukla and transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
Day 32: Lukla – Kathmandu by flight and transfer to Hotel.
Day 33: Kathmandu free.
Day 34: Kathmandu free.
Day 35: Last Minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey.

Tentative Expedition Cost:

Service up to Base Camp on group joining basis: USD 3,200 Per Person. Itinerary A

                                                                                        USD 3,700 Per Person. Itinerary B

• Hiring a high altitude Sherpa does cost USD 2000. This cost includes equipment allowances, daily wages, food and fuel up to base camp, insurance, flight to and from Kathmandu, sleeping tents at BC etc…

Service Includes up to Base Camp

1. All land transportation by Car, Van, Hiace or, tourist Bus (Airport /Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up & drop).
2. 6 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed & Breakfast plan (before & after expedition).
3. Schedule flight KTM/Lukla/KTM for member, Liaison officer and Expedition staffs.
4. Transport of food supply & expedition equipments to Base Camp & back.
5. Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp and back.
6. Base Camp single sleeping tent & Mattress for each member, BC staffs & Liaison Officer.
7. All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table, chairs & cooking utensils for Base Camp.
8. Food and fuel at Base Camp.
9. Service of Government Liaison Officer.
10. Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp.
11. Equipments allowance, daily wages of cook, kitchen boys & Liaison officer.
12. Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison Officer and porters.
13. Expedition Permit fee of Mt. Pumori.
14. Sagarmatha National Park entrance fee.
15. 2 Expedition duffel bag for each member.
16. Generator or Solar panel at Base Camp for light and charging.
17. Sat Phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use.
18. Emergency medical oxygen at Base Camp.
19. Visa extension fee.
20. Agency service charge.

Service does not include

1. International airfare from/to your country.
2. Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport at upon arrival).
3. Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
4. Hotel after 6 night stay in Kathmandu.
5. Personal climbing gear and equipment above Base Camp.
6. High Tents above Base Camp.
7. High altitude food and fuel above Base Camp.
8. Oxygen & Mask and regulator (will be provided as per request).
9. Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage.
10. Applicable permit fees & customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, communication equipment & commercial filming.
11. International airport departure tax at Kathmandu Airport.
12. Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
13. Tips and bonuses.
14. Garbage deposit.

Expedition Cost: Service up to summit: USD 5,255 Per Person. Itinerary A

                                                                          USD 5,555 Per Person. Itinerary B

Expedition service up to Summit:

1. All land transportation by Car, Van, Hiace or, tourist Bus (Airport /Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up & drop).
2. 6 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed & Breakfast plan (before & after expedition).
3. Schedule flight KTM/Lukla/KTM for member, Liaison officer & Expedition staffs.
4. Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp & back.
5. Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp & back.
6. All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table, chairs & cooking utensils for Base Camp.
7. Base Camp single sleeping tent & Mattress for each member, BC staffs & Liaison Officer.
8. Food and fuel at Base Camp.
9. Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp.
10. Service of Government Liaison Officer.
11. Equipments allowance, wages of cook, kitchen boys & Liaison officer.
12. Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison Officer and porters.
13. Peak Permit fee of Mt. Pumori.
14. Sagarmatha National Park entrance fee.
15. One high altitude Sherpa per climber to carry all food and gear to higher camps.
16. 4 oxygen bottles (4 lts) per member with mask and regulator (for use only) " Poisk oxygen system".
17. Common climbing equipment (necessary rope, ice bars, ice screws, etc).
18. Common climbing equipment such as ropes, ice screws, ice bar, pitons, etc.
19. Walkie-talkies for each member base unit at Base Camp.
20. High altitude food.
21. High altitude fuel.
22. High altitude tents.
23. 2 Expedition duffel bag for each member.
24. Generator or, Solar panel at Base Camp for light and charging.
25. Sat Phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use.
26. Emergency medical oxygen at Base Camp.
27. Visa extension fee.
28. Agency service charge.

Service does not include

1. International airfare from/to your country.
2. Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
3. Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
4. Hotel after 6 night stay in Kathmandu.
5. Personal climbing gear and equipment above Base Camp.
6. Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation & lost luggage.
7. Applicable permit fees and customs charges and commercial filming.
8. Oxygen & Mask and regulator (will be provided as per request).
9. Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
10. Tips and bonuses.
11. Garbage deposit fee. 

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