Mt. Pumori (7,161m) Expedition – 35 Days

After you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will have to go through custom formalities. You will be greeted by our representative who will be anxiously waiting for you with a placard displaying your name in his hand. You will be transferred to the 4-Star category hotel in a private vehicle. Once you get refreshed, you will get briefing regarding the itinerary and you will also be introduced with your crewmembers and other trekkers who are going to join you on the trip. Enjoy welcome dinner in the evening where you can taste authentic Nepali dinner. Stay overnight in a hotel.

This morning, we’ll double-check our gears, pack it properly and leave the Kathmandu behind.

By afternoon, we arrive in Manthali, Ramechhap through the Araniki highway for about 5 hours, 132km drive, a quiet riverside town where life feels simple and unhurried.  but it’s peaceful, and it places us right where we need to be for tomorrow’s flight into the mountains.

Early in the morning and catch a flight from Ramechhap to Lukla. We will follow one of the most scenic air routes in the world with panoramic views of glistening mountains to Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla. Lukla allows access to Everest Khumbu region. We will assemble the crew and take breakfast before start of Everest 3 Passes Trek and Island Peak. Following the stone path through Ghat village, we will reach Phakding village. Visit local monastery. Stay overnight at Phakding.

Leaving Phakding, we will walk along Dudhkoshi River and enter the dense pine forest. We will cross suspension bridges and walk through dispersed houses of Zapute, Benkar and Chumoa to reach Monjo. Monjo allows an entrance to Sagarmatha National Park. We need to go through required national park formalities before we can enter the park. The park is rich in Himalayan herbs, plants, mammals and birds. We will descend to Hillary Bridge existing at the base of hill. After crossing the bridge, we will follow the escalating path towards Namche Bazaar. The path rewards us with views of Thamserku Mountain, Everest, Lhotse and other mountains and peaks. Stay overnight in Namche Bazaar.

Namche Bazaar acts as the major trade centre to conduct trade in between locals and neighbouring Tibetans. Namche is also popular as the capital of Sherpa land. It is wise to take rest at Namche on this day. For proper acclimatization with the changing altitude, we can arrange day hike to small Khumjung and Khunde villages. Visit the local monastery and observe the local lifestyle. Head office of National Park, Museum and monasteries are interesting places near Namche. We can get most of the modern facilities including hospital and post office at Namche. Stay overnight in Namche.

The trail continues along glaciated Dudh Koshi River from Namche. We will follow the scenic route with views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse and other peaks and mountains and enter the forest area. Walking through the colourful rhododendron forest, we can get opportunity to view musk deer and colourful Himalayn birds like Danphe and Munal. We will move further to Sanasa village. The trail branches at Sanasa. We will follow the main trail towards Everest Base Camp. Following the escalating path from Sanasa, we will reach Tengboche. Gate of Tengboche Monastery is open after 3pm. We will visit Tengboche Monastery which is the largest monastery in the region.

Leaving Tengboche, we will enter the birch and rhododendron forest. In couple of hours, we will reach Debuche from where we will lower down to beautiful Chhukung Valley. We will descend to Imja River and follow the raised path to Pangboche. Monastery is Pangboche is believed to be the oldest Monastery in the region. Walking along the Mani walls, we will climb to Dingbouche where we will stay overnight.

We will take a day of rest at Dingbouche.

Dingbouche is known as the windiest place to live in entire Khumbu area. If case of any health issue we can visit health post or Himalayan Rescue Association. There is good facility of accommodation in the farming village of Dingbouche.

We will follow the escalating trail from Dingbouche to Lobuche and arrive at bridge. Crossing the bridge, we will move further to Dughla. Following the ascending path from Dughla, we will reach Khumbu glacier which greets us with scenic views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and other peaks and mountains. We will follow the descending trail from Khumbu glacier to valley of Lobuche where we will stay overnight.

Leaving Lobuche, we will take slow walk up the valley and arrive at the end of grassy field. From this point, we will take about half an hour of trek through rocky moraine trail along glacial pond below Khumbu glacier to arrive at Gorakshep. We will enjoy the views of Pumori (7145m),Kalapattar and other peaks and mountains and take slow and long walk to the end of Gorakshep from where the trail to Pumori separates from Everest Base Camp Trek route. Walking through rocks and boulders, we will reach Pumori Base Camp where we will stay overnight.

After few days of preparation and acclimatization, we will begin our climb to Pumori. Guide will share Pumori climbing strategy with team. He will also provide you with necessary instructions and teach you what to do and how should you call for help if in case of emergency. Once the Sherpas make way and fix cables wherever necessary and set up High camps, we will begin Pumori Climbing.
Base Camp to Advance Base Camp (5700m)
Base Camp is located a little above Gorakshep. Leaving this camp, we will climb over moraine and pass along icy pond to reach Advance Base Camp which is located near the base of Pumori Mountain.
Advance Base Camp to High Camp II (6200m)
Chances of avalanche exist on this section. So, one needs to be cautious. From Advance Camp, we will climb through moraines and snow to Camp II which is located on a narrow ridge. Climbing over 35 to 65 degree slopes, we will reach High Camp II.
High Camp II to High Camp III (6850m)
Leaving High Camp II, we will walk through ice walls and crevasses. We must use fixed ropes and other climbing equipment to conquer these challenges. We will reach High Camp III where we will set our camp.
High Camp III to Pumori Summit (7,161m)
We have to face the challenges of heavy wind from Camp III onwards. Leaving Camp III, we will follow the route that continues to the right of huge ice cliff. We will continue climbing through ice section to reach the summit. We can enjoy the views of five highest peaks in the world from the summit of Amadablam. We will descend gradually to the Base Camp.

After clearing the base camp, we will prepare for return trek. We will follow the descending trail toLobuche and continue walking to Pangboche village where we will visit ancient Monastery. Stay overnight at Pangboche.

After following the easy descending trail through rhododendron forest to Dudhkoshi River, we will walk past narrow gorges and once again follow the trail through forest area that is rich in Himalayan wildlife. Once we arrive at Sanasa, we will enjoy the view of Amadablam Mountain. Walking through the forested edge beyond Kyangjuma, we will reach Namche. Enjoy the views of Everest, Tengboche and other peaks and mountains. Stay overnight at Namche.

From Namche, we will lower down to rhododendron forest and walk along Dudhkoshi River to Phakding. Walking past the walled road of Ghat, we will reach Lukla. Stay overnight in Lukla.

We will catch an early morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu / Ramechhap then drive to Kathmandu. In the evening, you can go for shopping in Thamel where you can buy souvenir items. We can also arrange for guided sightseeing tour. Alternatively, you can arrange your photo albums and jot down memories in your journal. Stay overnight in a hotel in Kathmandu.

Spend the day as you like. You can go for shopping in Thamel where you can buy souvenir items. We can also arrange for guided sightseeing tour. Alternatively, you can arrange your photo albums and jot down memories in your journal.

You will be transferred to the Airport as per your schedule flight for international departure. Safe journey. We hope to see you soon.