Pumari Expedition
The closest translation of ‘Pumori’ in Sherpa language is unmarried daughter. It was named in the honor of George Mallory. This mountain lies in the in the Khumbu region, on the boarder between Nepal and Tibet.
From Kathmandu, the Mt. Pumori base camp is easily reached. You have to catch flight for Lukla and then we start trek through Namche bazzar, Tonboche, Pheriche and Lobuche. This mountain is 7145m high and the ascent starts at 5300m. It is located beside a beautiful lake and you attention will be arrested by the beautiful sight of Mt. Everest and Kalapathar from there.
Pumori Expedition Camp: 1
You will arrive at camp first after three hours walk. The camp first is also known as the advance base camp. You will have to walk further 500m with the elevation of 40 to 65 degree s slope. You can find rocks and mixed climb traverse, steep, some ice walls and tunnel. You may need some ficed ropes sometimes.
Pumori Expedition Camp: 2
It starts from the height of 6200m. It is situated in the narrow ridge and thus there you need not to be afraid of avalanche. It also involves some ice climbing with 35-65 degrees. There are many ice walls and crevasses. There is a bigger danger from the seracs hanging from the shoulder of the 6500m.
Pumori Expedition Camp: 3
This camp is set up at the height of 6850m and thus it is too windy. The Tibetan plateau is clearly visible from this point. As there many ice walls and crevasses, you need some ropes for climbing. Then you see two climbing ranges, one from Tibetan side and other from Nepal side. The Nepali side is quite easier to kiss the summit.
Highlight sights of Pumari Expedition:
Everest 8848m., Lhotse 8516m., Nuptse 7896m, Pumori 7145m., Amadablam 6812m. Thamserku 6800m, Khumbila 5751m, Kwangde Ri 6187m, Kangtenga 6645m, Kusum Kangru 6369, Makalu 8463m, Island Peak 6189m, Chhukungri 5845m, Lobuche East 6119m, Lobuche West 6145m, khumbuste 6640m, Cholatse 6640m, Cha Kung 7020m, & More attractive snowcapped peaks.
Facts of Pumari Expedition
| Country | Nepal |
| Destinatin: | Pumari Expedition |
| Expedition Starts in: | Lukla |
| Expedition Ends in: | Lukla |
| Expedition Duration: | 36 Days |
| Activities: | Tours & Sightseeing, Trekking & Rock Climbing, Expedition |
| Culture: | Different Community with majority of Sherpa, Tamang, Chhetri, Brahamn & Tibeten. |
| Transportation: | Private vehicle as per itinerary | Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu by plane |
| Accommodation: | 5 Nights in Kathmandu, 17 Nights Expedition tent, 13 Nights Lodge trek |
| Max. Altitude: | 7161m (Pumari) |
| Best season in Nepal: | Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct & Nov |
| Mode of Trekking: | Lodge/ Camping |
| Group Size: | Min 02 PAX, Max 12 PAX |
Map of Pumari Expedition
Itinerary for Pumari Expedition
| Days | Day to Day Activities |
|---|---|
| 01 | Arrive in Kathmandu, Transfer to Hotel |
| 02 | Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing |
| 03 | Prepare for Expedition |
| 04 | Fly to Lukla trek to Phakding (2640m) overnight in Lodge. |
| 05 | Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3446m) 6 hrs overnight in lodge. |
| 06 | Rest for Acclimatization visit khumjung, khungde over night Lodge in Namche. |
| 07 | Namche Bazaar to Tengboche Monastery (3867m) 6 hrs overnight in Lodge. |
| 08 | Tengboche to Dingboche (4400m) 6 hrs overnight in Lodge. |
| 09 | Rest in Dingboche for Acclamatization, highking on Mera peak (5300m). |
| 10 | Dingboche to Labuche (4900m) 6 hrs overnight Lodge. |
| 11 | Lobuche to Pumori Base Camp (5300m) 6 hrs overnight Camp. |
| 12-29 | Climbing Period Mt. Pumori. |
| 30 | Cleaning up Base Camp. |
| 31 | Pumori Base Camp to pheruche (4200m) overnight in lodge. |
| 32 | Pheruche to Namche Bazaar (3446m) overnight in lodge. |
| 33 | Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2800m). |
| 34 | Lukla to Kathmandu by flight and transfer to Hotel. |
| 35 | Rest day in Kathmandu and farewell. |
| 36 | Transfer to International Airport and fly home. |
Pumari Expedition Service Includes
- 5 Nights accomodation in Kathmandu with bed & Breakfast (4 star) (Click for Hotel)
- Permit fee of Amadablam Expedition
- Food for Trekking and Expedition period for Amadablam
- Staff: Base camp Guide , Cook, Cook helper
- Porters or Yak porter Lukla to Base camp & Base camp to Lukla
- Kathmandu -Lukla - Kathmandu flights with Cargo 50 KG Per member
- Equipment allowance, daily allowance for Liaison officer, expedition crew
- Insurance for Nepalese expedition crew.
- 1 tent for 1 person for Expedition north face brand
- Mat, dining tent, Toilet tent, Mess tent, Store tent, Table and chairs trekking for the expedition
- Local transportation in Kathmandu (Airport-hotel-airport)
- Emergency Oxygen -Mask and regulator
- Satellite phone (Pay calls)
- Fare Well dinner
Pumari Expedition Service Excludes
- PERSONAL equipment for climbing & trekking.
- Personal & medical Insurance of expedition.
- Climbing food, Gas & stove above Base camp.
- Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu.
- Emergency Rescue evacuation by helicopter incase needed.
- Walki Takie permit & Satellite phone permit.
- Oxygen & Mask -regulator.
- Personal expenses.
- Bar Bills & beverage.
- Garbage Deposit USD 4000.00 (Sharing of the total person) and Deposit fee will be not refunded if the clients (climber) don't take back their garbage Namche Bazaar and Kathmandu.
- Guided sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley with all applicable entrance fees as per our itinerary. (Click for tour in Kathamndu)
Advice for tipping and bonus for Sherpa
- USD 60 -100 for general non-Sherpa crew and he/she must stay at base camp
- USD 100-200 for Sherpa who accompany you up to the base camp
- USD 350-600 for Sherpa who accompany you up to the top of the summit
Single Supplementary US$ 380 per person (Includes single hotel room in Kathmandu , single room/tent on trek, single tent at Base Camp)
Pumari Expedition Royalty
Classification of Himalaya : Other peaks with height between 7000m – 7500
| Expedition Permit Fee | Spring Season | Autumn season |
|---|---|---|
| One climber | 1,500 | 750 |
| Two climbers | 1,800 | 900 |
| Three climbers | 2,100 | 1,050 |
| Four climbers | 2,400 | 1,200 |
| Five climbers | 2,600 | 1,300 |
| Six climbers | 2,800 | 1,400 |
| Seven climbers | 3,000 | 1,500 |
| Each additional up to 15 | 400 | 250 |
Client Testimonials
Namadste!
While doing trek in the khumbu region, we will witness the different views of mountains such as Kwangde, Thamserku, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, the "horse saddle" of Kanteiga and of course the summit of Everest itself. We take a short rest for a while and it allows us little time for acclimatization. Here, you prepare yourself to explore the ascent of kalapatthar which is an altitude of 5545m. While climbing down from Lobuche, you will see some glacial moraine until the peak comes into view. Finally, you will be witnessing the north face of Mt. Everest . We return through a different route through Panboche to Lukla. We catch a flight for Kathmandu from Lukla.
micke, USA
