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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 Makalu 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 Trip:

Destinatin: Pumari Expedition

Expedition Starts in: Lukla

Expedition Ends in: Lukla

Total 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: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct & Nov

Mode of Trekking: Lodge/ Camping

Group Size: Min 02 PAX, Max 12 PAX

Trip day to day itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu, Transfer to Hotel

Day 02: Sight seeing Kathmandu AM: Guided visit of Kathmandu City and Swayambhunath.
PM: Guided visit of Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath + Read more

Day 03: Prepare for Expedition

Day 04: Fly to Lukla trek to Phakding (2640m) overnight in Lodge.

Day 05: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3446m) 6 hrs overnight in lodge.

Day 06: Rest for Acclimatization visit khumjung, khungde over night Lodge in Namche.

Day 07: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche Monastery (3867m) 6 hrs overnight in Lodge.

Day 08: Tengboche to Dingboche (4400m) 6 hrs overnight in Lodge.

Day 09: Rest in Dingboche for Acclamatization, highking on Mera peak (5300m).

Day 10: Dingboche to Labuche (4900m) 6 hrs overnight Lodge.

Day 11: Lobuche to Pumori Base Camp (5300m) 6 hrs overnight Camp.

Day 12-29: Climbing Period Mt. Pumori.

Day 30: Cleaning up Base Camp.

Day 31: Pumori Base Camp to pheruche (4200m) overnight in lodge.

Day 32: Pheruche to Namche Bazaar (3446m) overnight in lodge.

Day 33: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2800m).

Day 34: Lukla to Kathmandu by flight and transfer to Hotel.

Day 35: Rest day in Kathmandu and farewell.

Day 36: Transfer to International Airport and fly home.

Pumari Expedition Service Includes

5 Nights accomodation in Kathmandu with bed & Breakfast (4 star)
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 Reviews

I was trekking on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek in November 2007 together with two friends. It was wonderful getting to know rural Nepal and experiencing the enchanting scenery of the mountains. Ngima Sherpa was our trekking guide. It was his great enthusiasm that made our trip an unforgettable experience! He was reliable, perfectly organised and did far more than the necessary "guiding job": for example getting up in the early hours to run before us to secure accomodation, providing a girl we met on the trek with equipment when her shoes became broken or recommending accomodation in Karthmandu. The daily parts of the trek were well organized with enough time for breaks and to accomodate to the altitude.

Anne Katrin Baumgaertner
Muenchen, Germany.

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