Entry/Exit: Lukla ( Khumbu Valley )

Fixed Departure: 17 April 2008

Mt. Pumori is the most popular and beautiful mountain for those who wish to climb over 7000 meter peaks in the Himalayas of Nepal. In this land of mountains, Pumori stands aloof and proud as if aware of its intense effect on the valley below. From the smaller summit belonging to Kala Patter to the sparking slopes of Pumori there appears to be a path that leads to the very sky. Pumori, this incredible pyramid of snow and rocks, is indeed the pride of the Solu Khumbu district. Pumori is generally considered to be technically challenging and requires climbers to be experienced as well as in faultless physical condition. For one such climber this mountain could become the most rewarding challenger in the Himalaya . Our trek kicks off at Lukla. For the actual climb we will use the classical route, which was first opened by a German -Swiss team. We climb the enormous southeast slope till the junction with the northeast ridge. This route requires the least amount of technically: but is exposed to objective dangers an avalanche prone section and a section exposed to serac fall.

Pumori expedition Base camp will be set up at about 5300m. We climb through the glaciers for approximately 4 hours and reach Camp 1 at 5700m. From Camp 1, we climb 480m. on the face with 40 to 60 degrees slope and pass through a snow wall to reach camp 2 at 6200 meter on a narrow ridge. From camp 2, we climb approximately 450 meter through ice with 30-60 degrees slopes passing through ice walls and crevasses. This section is prone to avalanches from big seracs hanging on the shoulder above. Camp 3 will be set up at an altitude of 6, 480meter on the ridge. Passing through crevasses, we climb up to Pumori cliff and then to the summit. There are many mountaineers climbing Pumori, check their technical skills and their feelings as well as experience of climbing Himalayas in Nepal to prepare for 8000 meter peaks in Nepal for the future climbing plan.

Expedition Itinerary:
Hotel/ Lodges/ Camping
28 Days Trek/Climbing
Grade: Mountaineering
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 6 Nights Kathmandu and 27 Nights Tea-house Lodges/Camping
Season: Winter, Spring & Autumn

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu free.
Day 03: Official works for expedition and briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism.
Day 04: Kathmandu - Lukla by flight and trek to Phakding. Teahouse Lodge or, Tented Camp
Day 05: Phakding - Namche Bazaar. Teahouse Lodge
Day 06: Namche rest for acclimatization. Teahouse Lodge
Day 07: Namche – Thyangboche. Teahouse Lodge
Day 08: Thyangboche – Pheriche. Teahouse Lodge
Day 09: Pheriche – Lobuche. Teahouse Lodge
Day 10: Lobuche – Pumori Base Camp. Tented Camp
Day 11-27 Climbing Period for Pumori 7145m. Tented Camp
Day 28: Pumori BC – Pangboche. Teahouse Lodge
Day 29: Pangboche – Namche. Teahouse Lodge
Day 30: Namche – Lukla and transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
Day 31: Lukla – Kathmandu by flight and transfer to Hotel.
Day 32: Kathmandu free.
Day 33: Kathmandu free or shopping.
Day 34: Last Minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey.

Expedition Cost in group joining basis;

US $ / Euro          Per Person
Climbing Sherpa: Per Sherpa US $ 1500 (if required by climber)

Tea-house Lodge & Camping expedition Cost Covers:

• All land transportation by private vehicle, ( Airport /Hotel/ Airport , trekking, expedition pick up & drop).
• Welcome dinner with Nepali culture programs.
• 6 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast basis at (3 Star Hotel) Hotel.
• 3 Meals; B/L/D and accommodation during the treks at best available Teahouses Lodge till Base Camp and back.
• Experience and professional expert Nepalese expedition crews; 1 Base Camp guide, 1 Cook, necessary Kitchen boys, Each person 1 Tent for sleeping, Dining Tent, Tables, Chairs, Mattress, Toilet Tent, Mess Tent, Shower Tent, Kitchen tent staff and Liaison officer tent and Kitchen utensil while in Base Camp as well as provide hygienic continental 3 hot meals B/L/D.
• Crew's equipment charge, daily wages, expedition insurance and other facility will be provided by our agency itself.
• Permit fee of Pumori Expedition, trekking permit and National Park fees.
• Per Person 40 KG. Equipment's luggage or barrels allowed for expedition till to Base Camp.
• Per Person 30 KG. Expedition equipment's luggage or barrels is allowed on the way back to Lukla from Base Camp. (Expedition equipment's luggage or barrels carried by Porter or Yak). (Transportation of all food and climbing equipments to base camp and back.)
• Air fare: Kathmandu/Lukla/ Kathmandu flight, domestic airport tax with Cargo fees.
• Equipment allowance, daily allowance for Liaison officer, his 3 meals and air ticket.
• Satellite Phone (Thuraiya - Pay call service till BC per minute US $ 5 & Euro 4).
• Gammo Bag for the life saving device, incase of altitude sickness for Member.
• Expedition Kit bag and T-shirts for each member with expedition label.
• Medical Kit Box for Nepalese crew's and simple medical service for members till BC.
• Visa extension.
• Agency Service Charge and taxes etc.

Fully Camping expedition Cost Covers:

• All land transportation by private vehicle, ( Airport /Hotel/ Airport , trekking, expedition pick up & drop).
• Welcome dinner with Nepali culture programs.
• 6 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast basis at (3 Star Hotel) Hotel Manang.
• Experience and professional expert Nepalese expedition crews; 1 Base Camp guide, 1 Cook, necessary Kitchen boys, Each person 1 Tent for sleeping, Dining Tent, Tables, Chairs, Mattress, Toilet Tent, Mess Tent, Shower Tent, Kitchen tent staff and Liaison officer tent and Kitchen utensil as well as provide hot hygienic continental 3 hot meals B/L/D during the trip till Base Camp.
• Crew's equipment charge, daily wages, expedition insurance and other facility will be provided by our agency itself.
• Permit fee o