Pumori Expedition
Overview
You need to be at least in 3 camps after base camp to reach the summit. The base camp is just above Gorekh 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 summit from the camp 3 to the top of Pumori. Most of the climbers use this route every year for the expedition to Mt. Pumori to limb.
Short Itinerary
Day 01 – Arrive at Kathmandu international airport, transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 – Pre-trip meeting and a full day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 03 – Official formalities in Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 04 – Final Preparation day in Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 – Fly to Lukla and start trek to Phakding, overnight at guesthouse.
Day 06 – Trek to Namche Bazaar, overnight at guesthouse.
Day 07 – Rest at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization, overnight at guesthouse.
Day 08 – Trek to Tengboche Monastery (3860 meters) 5 hours. overnight at guesthouse.
Day 09 – Trek to Dingboche, overnight at guesthouse.
Day 10 – Trek to Lobuche, overnight at guesthouse.
Day 11 – Trek to Pumori Base Camp, overnight at tented camp.
Days 12, 13 and 14 – Rest & acclimatization day in Pumori base camp. Visit Everest base camp as well. Overnight at tented camp.
Days 15 to 32 – Climbing Period.
Day 33 – Trek back to Pheruche, overnight at guesthouse.
Day 34 – Trek to Namche Bazaar, overnight at guesthouse.
Day 35 – Trek to Lukla, overnight at guesthouse.
Day 36 – Fly back to Katmandu, overnight at hotel.
Day 37 – Leisure day in Kathmandu, overnight at hotel. We arrange farewell dinner for the group and guides.
Day 38 – Transfer to airport, departure on your own destination.