Trip Fact
Highest access: 7161m (23,494ft)
First Ascent: Mr. Gerhard Lenser (German-Swiss expedition), 17 May 1962
Duration:36 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
Accommodation:Three star to five stars as request
Meals:B/B plan in Kathmandu & 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
Pumori or Pumo Ri is a mountain which is situated on the Nepal-Tibet border in the Mahalangur section of the Himalayas. Pumori lies just eight kilometers west of Mount Everest. The word ‘Pumori’ means "the Mountain Daughter" in Sherpa language. Mt.Pumori was named by George Mallory. "Pumo" means young girl or daughter and "Ri" means mountain in Sherpa language. The mountain is sometimes also called as "Everest's Daughter" by the climbers. Mount Pumori is one of the easiest climbing peak. It was first climbed by Gerhard Lenser on a German-Swiss expedition on May 17, 1962. Mount Pumori Expedition can be one of the best options for the beginner climbers who aim to summit Mt Everest in the future. Climbers with high level of physical fitness and some technical climbing skills are highly encouraged for this expedition. Our Experienced climbing team members and guides will help you all the way to the summit.
Highlights
•Pumori (7145 m) Expedition-Summit Mt Pumori 7,161 meters With Professional Local ethnic Sherpa Leader
•Stunning views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Makalu, Nuptse and other surrounding high peaks around the Khumbu Range.
•Explore the high valleys and experience the authentic Sherpa culture and tradition in Lukla, Pakding, Namche bazzar and other area
•Gain a technical peak climbing experience for climbing peaks over 8000 meters.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu.
Day 03: Kathmandu.
Day 04: Transfer to the airport, fly to Lukla (2800m) and trek to Phakding (2640m). Overnight at Himalayan Chain Resort.
Day 05: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3446 m). Overnight in lodge.
Day 06: Trek to Khumjung (3790m). Overnight at Himalayan Chain Resort.
Day 07: Khumjung for acclimatization and changing of porters and yaks.
Day 08: Trek to Tengboche Monastery, 3867m with its famous Manirimdu Festival. Overnight in tented camp..
Day 09: Trek to Dingboche (4347m). Overnight in lodge.
Day 10: Trek to Lobuche (4900m). Overnight at Himalayan Chain Resort..
Day 11: Lobuche, acclimatization day.
Day 12: Pumori Base Camp.
Day 13-28: Climbing Period Mt. Pumori.
Day 29: Trek to Pangboche. Overnight in lodge.
Day 30: Trek to Khumjung. Overnight in HCR lodge.
Day 31: Trek to Phakding. Overnight in HCR lodge.
Day 32: Trek to Lukla. Overnight in lodge.
Day 33: Fly to Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel.
Day 34: Kathmandu.
Day 35: Kathmandu.
Day 36: Transfer to airport and departure.