MT. Pumori Expedition

Arrival day in Kathmandu via various airlines and transfer to the hotel.

Reaching Kathmandu received by our staff and guide Adventure Alpine Gorkha Treks transfer to your respective hotel explore around the streets of Kathmandu and Thamel area, trek briefing
includes welcome dinner in authentic Nepalese restaurants with culture programs of various ethnic tribes of Nepal.

In Kathmandu preparation for Mt. Pumori Expeditions.

Time in Kathmandu preparation for Mt. Pumori Expedition and treks within high Khumbu to obtain necessary permits and checking gear for the climb, options for sightseeing tour of
Kathmandu, at places of interest on these full days, allows you ample time to get ready.

Fly to Lukla 2,820 m (35 mins) and walk to Phakding 2,654 m- 04 hrs.

As per morning flight time transfer to Kathmandu domestic air-terminal and fly to Lukla of 30-35 mins scenic flight with views of Everest and other high peaks, from Lukla, walk to Phakding on the downhill trail with few short ups.

After 3-4 hrs of excellent scenic walks overnight in Phakding village by the Dudh Kosi River located in a gorge within a high rocky cliff of Kongde and Kusum-Kanguru peaks.

Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m- 06 hrs.

From Phakding follow Dudh Kosi River upstream to Monjo and into Sagarmatha National Park and walk to Jorsalle and climb high to reach at famous Namche Bazaar after lunch at Jorsalle.

At Namche Bazaar for two overnights with afternoon free to relax and enjoy views of high peaks that seen from your lodge in Namche.

In Namche for rest and acclimatization with a short hike.

At Namche rest day for acclimatization and a short hike to scenic view-point, suggested walk above Namche to national park museum with grand views and other options climb high to Everest View Hotel for best views of Everest with Amadablam and adjoining peaks.

Trek to Thyangboche 3,867 m - 05 hrs

Morning walk on the good scenic trail with views of Everest and Amadablam then reach Imjatse River at Phunke-Tenga for lunch, afternoon climb for two hours within lovely woodland to reach
at Thyangboche.

On reaching Thyangboche, check into the beautiful lodge with time to visit the monastery and enjoy views of surrounding peaks with Everest and stunning Amadablam.

Trek to Dingboche 4,365 m - 05 hrs.

From Thyangboche downhill to Imjatse River on leaving the forest area, after crossing the bridge uphill to Pangboche with views of Everest and Amadablam, having short rest at Pangboche an
hour walk for lunch stop at Somare village.

From Somare on a gentle uphill walk to reach Dingboche within scenic Imjatse valley, reaching Dingboche transfer to a beautiful cozy lodge with views of Amadablam North Face with Island Peak
towards the east direction.

Another rest day at Dingboche for acclimatization and local hike.

Rest day for acclimatization take a short morning hike to Nagarjuna hill, enjoy grand views of peaks with Makalu-Lhotse-Amadablam and Island peak, afternoon free at leisure and enjoy views of surrounding mountains.

Trek to Lobuche 4,890 m - 05 hrs.

Walk up for a short while on top Dingboche and then heading to a leisurely walk uphill slope to Thugla for lunch stop, after lunch climb for an hour to the top of Thugla ridge, face grand views
of Amadablam and Cholatse peaks.

From Thugla high ridge, an easy steep walk to Lobuche for an overnight stop, a small settlement with several excellent lodges to stay.

Trek to Gorakshep 5,180 m climb Kalapathar walks to Pumori Base Camp 5,430 m.

 Trek to Mt. Pumori Base Camp with refreshing rest at Gorakshep and climb on top Kalapathar enjoy close views of Mt. Everest with Mt. Pumori, after enjoyable aspects descend to Gorakshep 

carry on walk further east climbing on rocks, moraine, and glacier then up high above from Everest Base Camp to reach at Mt. Pumori Base Camp for the climb.

At base camp acclimatization, preparations, and practice climb.

Today rest with time for climbing preparation, gathering all climbing gears from the porters and Yaks sorting out the right equipment, and planning with some practices before the final climb to the top of Mt. Pumori

12 days) Summit days for Mt. Pumori and withdrawal to Base Camp.

Allocated 12 full days for final ascent and preparations for the great climb of great technical effort to encounter massive tumbling boulders of Ice and glaciers will be an excellent experience. 

From the base camp at 5,430 m, a climb of technical difficulty over Ice-fall, climbing route will be taken care of by our expert guides with necessary safety procedures, above base camp one requires a positive attitude and thinking with physical and much mental effort to make the climb a success. 

Climbs require 2-3 camps to reach the summit and on descend also, with a rise for 12 days, using a maximum of three fields to the summit of Mt. Pumori. The last camp will be at a ridge linking close with Linktrin Himal.

During 12 days start loading and carrying gears to Camp I and Camp II, once everyone is well acclimatized, Camp I will be mostly by-passed en-route for Camp II, which will become an Advance Base Camp. The route to this point will involve crossing crevasses, and Icefalls, jumaring up serac walls, and a long, tedious plod-up the designated campsites. 

Camp III will be close up near the summit at above 6, 800 meters high, from here a long rising traverse across the snow slopes, leads to the South East Face of Pumori. 

 As per favorable weather conditions, follow our lead guide and leaders to the summit on top of Mt. Pumori at 7, 161 meter high with striking views of Mt. Everest of both sides North and South with arrays of surrounding peaks.

After a mind-blowing experience of a lifetime, adventure feeling high on top of the world descend back safely towards base camp using few camps on route downhill. 

Clean up the base camp and packing for the return journey.

All climbing and team-members should be at Base Camp for re-grouping, including guides and staff, to assist packing equipment and to check each member’s health condition after a great climb.
Start packing all climbing gears and disposing of the garbage in proper sites, where SPPC (Sagarmatha Pollution Control) will check the camp and depositing the litter to take away from the base camp to disposal sites or back to Kathmandu.

Trek to Pangboche 3,900 m - 06 hrs.

Morning head back to Gorakshep, which opportunity for a climb on top Kalapathar to enjoy close views of Everest and Pumori, if not done earlier before the Everest summit bid, from Gorakshep descend to Gorakshep and walk back to Lobuche. Then at Thugla, from here, route diverts to Pheriche valley unto Pangboche for an overnight stop.

Trek to Namche Bazaar - 06 hrs.

Retrace the journey back to Namche Bazaar via Thyangboche for overnight at Namche with afternoon free for rest and short walks around the streets of Namche.

Trek to Lukla - 06 hrs.

From Namche downhill to Sagarmatha National Park unto Phakding, after Phakding a few hours walk with last final climb to Lukla, on reaching Lukla transfer into the beautiful cozy lodge for the previous night around the high Khumbu and Everest region.

Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.

The morning after early breakfast flies to Kathmandu on reaching Kathmandu airport transfer to the hotel with the evening free at leisure, rest of the day free at leisure.

In Kathmandu for individual activities or short sightseeing tour.

Allowing free and spare day in Kathmandu to relax after a hard struggle climb on top Mt. Pumori, rest or join for an optional sightseeing tour at places of interest, on these two days where Expeditions leader and guide should hand the report of the climb to concern Nepal Government Tourism Department.

Rest free day enjoy individual activities and shopping souvenirs with the last day in Nepal.

International Departure homeward bound or respective countries.

Depart from the hotel as per your time for international flights, where Adventure Alpine Gorkha Treks guides and staff transfer you to Kathmandu International airport, bidding farewell to Himalayan after a grand memory of Mt. Pumori Expedition with treks and adventure of a lifetime experience.