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30 Days
Availability : Available
Kathmandu
Everest Region
Min Age : 20

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Trip Facts

Highest access: 7161m (23,494ft)
First Ascent: Mr. Gerhard Lenser (German-Swiss expedition), 17 May 1962
Duration: 33 Days
Group Size: 02-10 People per group
Co-ordinates: 28°00’53”N, 86°49’41”E

 

Location: Nepal/Tibet border
Country: Nepal
Airport: Kathmandu (KTM)
Departure From: Kathmandu (KTM)
Grade: AD Assez Dificille
Meals: B, L, D in during Driving and climbing period

 

Transportation: Car, Flight, Tourist bus
Best season: Spring (April, May) and autumn (October, November)
Major Activity: Trekking/Mountaineering
Include Activity: Scenic flight to Lukla
Culture: Sherpa and Tamang

 

Mode of Travel: Tea House/Camping
Climbing route: Southeast and Southwest
Himalayan sights: Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Lobuche, Makalu

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Tour Details
Overview

Mount Pumori is one of the premier 7,000M peaks in the Everest region of Nepal. The route follows the Southeast buttress before it traverses to the East Ridge for the remainder of the ascent. Requiring excellent physical endurance, Mount Pumori offers sections of wild exposure, views of Lhotse and Everest, with technical difficulty worthy of any Himalayan alpinist. Mount Pumori is a serious expedition peak designed only for experienced climbers. This attractive 7000m peak stands about 8.5 kilometers west of Everest and 4.5kilometers from Nuptse. Pumo means young girl and RI means Mountain in the Sherpa language. Mt. Pumori a dome shaped peak clearly visible from Rongbuk in Tibet also, beautiful shaped mountain, one of the popular mountaineering expeditions on 7,000 meters mountains. Mt. Pumori lies on the North Mid East of Nepal Himalayan range at near distance West from Mt. Everest, Expeditions Mt. Pumori base camp is on the same route to Everest base camp, till Gorakshep, from Gorakshep the path splits off towards north close on the way to Kalapatthar, the black rock ridge top at 5,545m very popular with trekkers for unparallel panorama views of the surrounding high snow capped peaks with the Khumbu glacier and Mt. Everest at mere distance, Mt. Pumori dominates the upper Khumbu valley of Gorakshep with few meters gap from Kalapatthar top. . Our High Spirit Teams are always dedicated with a motto of providing quality of services to the clients with an eco-friendly environment.

Includes & Excludes

Price Includes

  • Experienced and government licensed high altitude trekking guide during the trekking and climbing period.
  • Schedule flight tickets for Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu sector to all climbing member, Sherpa guide, liaison officer and kitchen staff.
  • All trekking and mountaineering equipment like: Kitchen tent, storage tent, dining tent, toilet tents, tables, chairs, and cooking utensils for advanced base camp and camp II.
  • Common climbing equipment (necessary fixed and main rope, ice bars, ice screws, snow bar etc)
  • Services of chef and kitchen assistant at base camp.
  • 3 meals a day: Breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea/coffee available in the tea house/hotel/lodge during the trekking period.
  • 3 fresh meals a day: Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served at advanced base camp.
  • All food and fuel for base camp and higher camps during the expedition for clients and staff.
  • 40kg baggage allowance per person during the trekking period, carried by Yak/porter.
  • Daily weather report services from Seattle, Washington based company.
  • Trekking permit (Everest National Park entry fee).
  • TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System).
  • Expedition royalty and climbing permit of Nepal government to climb Mt. Pumori (7161m).
  • Nepalese government royalty and fees.
  • One experienced, trained, government licensed and 2 times Summiteers Climbing/expedition guide (Sherpa) per client.
  • All wages, equipment, medical and accidental insurances for all involved staff during trekking and expedition periods.
  • Equipment allowances and wages for climbing Sherpa’s, chefs, kitchen assistants.
  • Equipment allowances and wages for government liaison officer.
  • First aid medical kits for the group and the staff.
  • Satellite phone carrying by guide for communication
  • Appropriate food for high altitude and at base camp and above as required.
  • Required fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period.
  • Heater will be provided at base camp for heating the dining room.
  • Emergency oxygen, mask and regulator provided on requirement of guest with appropriate charge.
  • Each expedition member will have an individual tent available in the ABC.
  • Solar panel for light and battery charging.
  • All tents for camp II, II, and III for members and staff.
  • Gamow bags (Portable Altitude Chamber).
  • Sherpa tents, food for climbing, and insurance for staff.
  • Helicopter rescue insurance for high altitude climbing Sherpa guide, chef and staff.
  • Free assistance service for cargo clearance and duties.
  • Fresh cooked food and kitchen will be provided at camp II.
  • Trekking and climbing map of Mount Pumori.
  • EPI cooking gas. Stove will be provided above base camp for cooking food and boiling water.
  • Transportation of food supply from base camp from Kathmandu (Cargo to Lukla and then by porter/Yaks to base camp).
  • Our service charge and government taxes levied in Nepal.
  • Complete pre-departure information.
  • Flight ticket reconfirmation.
  • Visa extension procedure services (if necessary).
  • Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with domestic culture show in Kathmandu.

Price Excludes

  • Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu (except for the farewell dinner).
  • Any packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, nutria-bars during the trekking.
  • Items of personal nature, laundry expenses, tips.
  • Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in government regulations, etc.
  • Extra transportation other than what is displayed in the itinerary program.
  • Any additional staff other than specified.
  • Rescue, repatriation, medicines, medical tests and hospitalization expenses.
  • Medical insurance and emergency rescue evacuation if required.
  • Travel insurance and helicopter rescue.
  • Walkie-talkies.
  • Filming permit.
  • Personal climbing gear.
  • Expenses incurred towards the usage of landlines, internet expenses,mobiles, walkie-talkies or satellite phone.
  • Clothing, packing items or bags, personal medical kit, camera/video fees or trekking gear.
  • Nepal custom duty for import of expedition equipment.
  • Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa guides as per mountaineering association rules.
  • Tips and gifts for base camp and high altitude trekking and climbing staff.
  • Airfare of international flights.
  • Nepal entry visa fee (Visa issuance on arrival in Kathmandu)
  • Any extra services or products or offers or activities which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Any other item not included in “COST INCLUDES” section.

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Itinerary

Day 1:Kathmandu to Phakding.

Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. Trek to Phakding (2650m/8,694ft)
4hrs.Lodge accommodation.

Day 02:Namche Bazaar through colorful Khumbu villages.

Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar through colorful Khumbu
villages (3440m/11,286ft) 6hrs. Lodge accommodation.

Day 03: Everest View Hotel.

Rest day for acclimatization.You will be hike to famous Everest View
Hotel (3800m/12,487ft) 3hrs. Catch a glimpse of Everest.

Day 04: Namche Bazaar to Tengboche.

Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3850m/12,631ft) 5-6 hrs.
Visit significant Buddhist monastery. Lodge accommodation.

Day 05: Tengboche to Dengboche .

Trek from Tengboche to Dengboche (4350m/14,271ft) 4-5 hrs. Catch
glimpses of Ama Dablam and Lhotse. Lodge accommodation.

Day 06: Acclimatization.

Acclimatization in Dingboche(4350m/14,271ft). Hiking up to Chukung-
Re.

Day 07:Dingboche to Lobuche.

Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche (5018m/16,463ft) 4-5hrs. Lodge
accommodation.

Day 08: Pumori Base camp.

Trek from Lobuche to Kalapther (5554m) after breakfast trek from
Gorakshep to Pumori Base camp (5300m/17,388ft) 2hrs.

Day 09-23:Climbing.

Climbing period (7161m/23,495ft).

Day 24:Everest base camp to Dingboche.

Preparation for return, trek from Everest base camp to
Dingboche(4350m/14,271ft) 4hrs. Lodge accommodation.

Day 25:Dingboche to Tengboche .

Trek from Dingboche to Tengboche (3860m/12,631ft) 4 hrs.Lodge
accommodation.

Day 26: Tengboche to Namche Bazaar.

Trek from Tengboche to Namche Bazaar (3440m/11,286ft, 4hrs. Lodge
accommodation.

Day 27:Lukla.

Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla(2840m/9,317ft) 7hrs.Lodge
accommodation.

Day 28: Lukla to Kathmandu.

Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu (1350m/4,430ft) 35mins.Transfer to
hotel.

Day 29 : Kathmandu.

Leisure day shopping in Kathmandu. Fair well-celebration dinner with
culture program in the evening.

Day 30 :Final departure.

Transfer to the airport for final departure.

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