Mt.Pumari (7,161m) Expedition
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Churen Himal Treks & Expedition
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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Pumori is a stunning 7000m top opened for mountaineering in Nepal. Mr. Gerhard Lenser became the first person to attain the summit in 1962 as part of a German/Swiss expedition team. This Pumori expedition begins after a flight to Lukla, the most effective airstrip inside the Everest place. After a reasonably difficult trek of 7-8 days, we attain the bottom camp of Pumori. around day 13-29 we do the day trip after proper acclimatization and right training across the base camp. about 20 excursion businesses scale the summit of this height each year. Pumori is a beautiful pyramid-fashioned top spreading in Nepal and Tibet and has a peak of 23,495 feet. It dominates the skyline behind Kala Pathar (19,000 toes). that is a totally clean top to perceive due to its precise shape.”Pumori” manner “single Daughter” in the language of Sherpas. This peak is also well-known as the education top before mountaineering Mount Everest. This height is graded as technically difficult and a collection length of a maximum 10-12 group members is considered perfect for the expedition. Pumori excursion is an entire life experience because the summit gives a mesmerizing view of the surrounding peaks inside the Everest vicinity. Pumori expedition we can follow the standard path at the South East Ridge, a grade three, snow and ice climb that requires great know-how of alpine climbing techniques and familiarity with the consequences of excessive altitude. 3 camps are set up above the bottom camp at 5300m. Climb via the glaciers for approx. 4 hours and reach Camp 1 at 5700m. From Camp 1, we climb the face with 40-60 ranges slope and skip via a snow wall to reach camp 2 at 6200m. From camp 2, climb through ice partitions and crevasses to reach Camp three at 6480m. Passing through crevasses, climb up to Pumori cliff and then to the summit.
Journey at a glance
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu, transfers to hotel and welcome dinner in the evening — Arrive in Kathmandu, transfers to hotel and welcome dinner in the evening Day 02: Full day Guided Tour in Kathmandu valley. Checking the equipment & packing, introduction between our staffs and members concerning how do communicate each other — Full day Guided Tour in Kathmandu valley. Checking the equipment & packing, introduction between our staffs and members concerning how do communicate each other Day 03: Briefing at Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Tourism Industry Division. — Briefing at Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Tourism Industry Division. Day 04: By Plane: Kathmandu to Lukla, (35min-2800m). Trek to Phakding (4h-2640m). — By Plane: Kathmandu to Lukla, (35min-2800m). Trek to Phakding (4h-2640m). Day 05: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (6h-3440 m). — Phakding to Namche Bazaar (6h-3440 m). Day 06: Acclimatization — Acclimatization Day 07: Namche to Tengboche Monastery (5h-3865m). — Namche to Tengboche Monastery (5h-3865m). Day 08: Tengboche to Pheriche (6h-4243 m). — Tengboche to Pheriche (6h-4243 m). Day 09: Pheriche to Lobuche (6h-4900 m). — Pheriche to Lobuche (6h-4900 m). Day 10: Lobuche to Pumori Base Camp (5h-5400m). — Lobuche to Pumori Base Camp (5h-5400m). Day 11-27: Climbing Period Mt. Pumori. — Climbing Period Mt. Pumori. Day 28: Cleaning up Base Camp. — Cleaning up Base Camp. Day 29: Base Camp to Dingboche (6h-4530m). — Base Camp to Dingboche (6h-4530m). Day 30: Dingboche to Namche (7h) — Dingboche to Namche (7h) Day 31: Namche to Lukla (6h) — Namche to Lukla (6h) Day 32: By Plane: Lukla to Kathmandu. — By Plane: Lukla to Kathmandu. Day 33: Debriefing at Tourism Industry Division — Debriefing at Tourism Industry Division Day 34: Free day in Kathmandu for shopping and other activities — Free day in Kathmandu for shopping and other activities Day 35: Final Departure. — Departure. Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu, transfers to hotel and welcome dinner in the evening — Arrive in Kathmandu, transfers to hotel and welcome dinner in the evening
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 10Lobuche to Pumori Base Camp (5h-5400m). — Lobuche to Pumori Base Camp (5h-5400m).
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Day 1127: Climbing Period Mt. Pumori. — Climbing Period Mt. Pumori.
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Day 28Cleaning up Base Camp. — Cleaning up Base Camp.
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Day 29Base Camp to Dingboche (6h-4530m). — Base Camp to Dingboche (6h-4530m).
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Day 30Dingboche to Namche (7h) — Dingboche to Namche (7h)
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Day 31Namche to Lukla (6h) — Namche to Lukla (6h)
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Day 32By Plane: Lukla to Kathmandu. — By Plane: Lukla to Kathmandu.
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Day 33Debriefing at Tourism Industry Division — Debriefing at Tourism Industry Division
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Day 34Free day in Kathmandu for shopping and other activities — Free day in Kathmandu for shopping and other activities
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Day 35Final Departure. — Departure.
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What's included in your experience
Included
- Price Includes:
- 5 Nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu with bed & Breakfast
- Climbing permit fee of Mt. Pumori Expedition
- Trek on lodge from Lukla to Base camp and Base camp to Lukla. Food for Base camp during Expedition periodStaff: Base camp Guide, Cook, Cook helper
- Porters/Yak from Lukla to Base camp & Base camp to Lukla
- Equipment allowance, daily allowance for Liaison officer, expedition crew and flight tickets
- Plane fare: Kathmandu to Lukla & Lukla to Kathmandu
- Insurance and Helicopter rescue for Nepalese expedition crew.
- 1:1 climbing Sherpa
- 1 tent for 2 person for Expedition
- Mattress, Dining tent, Toilet tent, Mess tent, Store tent, Table and chairs trekking for the expedition
- Local transportation in Kathmandu (Airport-hotel-airport)
- National Park fee of Sagarmatha National Park
- Emergency Oxygen -Mask and regulator, Satellite Phone (call basis), Gas heater and Generator
- Air Cargo to and from Lukla
- Agency service charge
Not included
- Price Excludes:
- 1: Nepal entry visa fee
- 2: International airfare
- 3: Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visit as per the itinerary
- 4: Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara (except farewell dinner)
- 5: Rescues, repatriation, medicines, medical tests and hospitalization expenses
- 6: phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, mineral water and hot shower
- 7: Items of personal nature, laundry expenses, tips
- 8: Clothing packing items or bags, personal medical kit
- 9: Personal equipment for climbing & trekking( Down Jacket and Sleeping Bags)
- 10: Any additional staff other than specified
- 11:Tips and Gratitude.
- 12:In case of natural calamities i.e. political unrest, cancellation of flight due to weather, landslides etc the extra charge should be born by themselves.
- 13:Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa and staffs’ tip (US$500 to US$1,000)
- 14:Personal expenses
Essential trip information
Before you go
Equipment List: Climbing Gear Helmet: Must be able to fit over your ski hat Alpine Ice Axe: General mountaineering tool (65-70cm) Crampons: 12 points Ascender: 1 right or left-hand ascender A mountaineering harness, with adjustable leg loops Carabiners: 3 lockings and 6 regular* Rappel device: ATC or figure 8* Clothing Footwear: Mountaineering boots: suitable for above 8000m; Scarpa phantom 8000 or equivalent (This is because we can work under extreme weather conditions and also preparing you for your ultimate goal to climb Everest) Hiking shoes for the trek to base camp. Booties: Optional, down is best. Bridgedale Summit socks or equivalent: 6 pairs Bridgedale Liner socks or equivalent: 3 pairs Body Layers: 2 merino base layers: top and bottom 1 mid-layer top: breathable Underwear Lightweight Nylon Pants: 1 pair Soft Shell jacket with hoody: To be worn over other layers Soft Shell Pants: Very breathable and water repellent Hard Shell Jacket with hood: A waterproof and breathable shell jacket Hard Shell Pants: Waterproof and breathable shell pants Insulated Down Jacket with hood: (fill power 800) or equivalent to Rab’s Electron Jacket. We primarily wear this when climbing below Camp 3 Insulated synthetic Pants: Worn primarily when climbing below Camp 2 Long jones equivalent to Rab’s Polartec or equivalent: 2 pairs Summit Down Suit Headgear and Handwear: Warm Hat: Synthetic or wool hat (ski hat) Sunhat: To shade your face/neck from the sun on a hot day Buff: To protect your neck/face from the sun Glacier glasses: Full protection with side covers or wrap around Ski goggles: To be worn on summit day in the event of high winds Lightweight synthetic liner gloves: For wearing on a hot day; 2 pairs Softshell gloves: To wear for moderate cold/wind Shell glove with insulated liner: To wear for severe cold / strong wind Expedition Mitts Personal Gear: Expedition Backpack: 65L pack should be large enough. Trekking Backpack: To carry on the trek to base camp. Simple and light. Sleeping Bag (for high camps): Rated to at least -40°F. Goose down or synthetic. Sleeping Bag (for base camp): rated to at least -20°F Compression stuff sacks: 3 large ones; for reducing the volume of the sleeping bag, down parka, etc., in your pack High-Quality sleeping pad (1 for base camp and 1 for high camps): Full length is preferred Closed-cell foam pad: To be used in conjunction with the inflating pad for warmth and comfort when sleeping Trekking poles with snow baskets: Adjustable poles Cup: Plastic insulated cup for drinking Bowl: A plastic bowl for eating dinner or breakfast Spoon: Plastic spoon Head torch: 1 normal for base camp and 1 with remote battery systems for climbing at night. This will be used whilst climbing at night Sunscreen: SPF 50 or above Lip balm with sunblock Water bottles: 2 wide mouth bottles with a 1-litre capacity Water bottle parkas (2): fully insulated with zip opening Thermos: 1 litre (buy a good one to keep your water warm for longer hours) Pee bottle: 1-litre minimum bottle for convenience at night in the tent Toiletry bag: Include toilet paper and hand sanitizer and a small towel Hand warmers & toe warmers Penknife or multi-tool (optional) Camera: bring extra batteries and memory cards. Personal solar charging system (optional but recommended) Travel Clothes: For days in-country Duffel bags (2) with locks: To transport equipment Base Camp Items: Kindle, I pad, smartphone, etc Snack food: Please bring a few days of your favourite climbing snack food such as bars, gels, nuts, beef jerky, etc. A variety of salty and sweet is good Small personal first aid kit: Include athletic tape, Band-Aid’s, Ibuprofen, blister care***, personal medications, etc Medications and Prescriptions: Bring antibiotics (Azithromycin, etc.), and altitude medicine such as Diamox and dexamethasone
Fitness & eligibility
2
Meeting point
Kathmandu
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