Pumori Expedition – Expedition in Nepal.

Posted on November 29, 2009 by myhimalayas

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Nepal having 8 out of 14 the highest peaks in the world is renowned for mountaineering, the thousands of mountaineers come in to Nepal from the far and wide of the world each year to fulfill their desire of standing on the summit of the Himalayas. 104 Icy mountains are opened for the expedition to the mountaineers. Manakamana Treks & Expedition organizes expediton in all major Mountains under the export management having well trained and experienced staffs who have earned the best reputation from the land of himalayas. To climb below mention mountains, we provide detailed itinerary and information on request. The quest to climb the highest mountains has captured the imagination of climbers throughout the world. However often you may go on a mountaineering expedition, you need to prepare well in order to get the most out of it. Through preparation will enhance your overall enjoyment of the trip and, of course, increase your chances of reaching your chosen summit. We offer a full range of mountaineering services to climbers of all abilities. With our expert instructors / leaders you can join a professionally led expedition to climb some of the world’s most sought-after peak. You can draw on our experience as established mountaineering company to help you enjoy what the mountains have to offer, improve your ability and to achieve your climbing goals.

Pumori Expedition.

Mt. Pumori 7161m is the most popular mountain for those who whish to climb 7000m peaks in the Himalayas of Nepal.

Climbing Pumori requires a moderate technical climb on ice and snow. Normally, Mountaineering in Pumori three camps are set in the approach above the Pumori base camp. The normal route for the Mt. Pumori climbing is South East Ridge. For Pumori Expedition the Pumori Base camp will be set up at 5300m. We climb through the glaciers for approx. 4 hours and reach Pumori Camp 1 at 5700m. From Pumori Camp 1, we climb 480m. on the face with 40-60 degrees slope and pass through a snow wall to reach camp 2 at 6200m. on a narrow ridge. From camp 2, we climb approx. 450m. 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 6480m. on the ridge . Passing through crevasses, we climb up to Pumori cliff and then to the summit mount Pumori . For many mountaineers Pumori is the peak to check their technical skills and their feelings of climbing Himalayas in Nepal to prepare for 8000 meter peak in Nepal for the future.

Trip Facts of Pumori Expedition

Country:	»	Nepal
Area:	»	Everest Region
Activities:	»	Expedition / Mountaineering
Grade:	»	5
Seasons:	»	Mar – May, Sept – Nov
Altitude:	»	7,161m
Duration:	»	35 Days
Accommodation:	»	Camping
Transport:	»	Fly in – Fly Out
Group Size:	»	2 to 25

Itineraries of Pumori Expedition

Day 01.	Arrival at Katmandu
Day 02-03.	Greetings & Meetings
Day 04.	Fly to Lukla (2800m) and trek to Phakding (2640m)
Day 05.	Trek to Namche Bazaar (3446m)
Day 06.	Trek to Khumjung (3790m)
Day 07.	Khumjung, rest day
Day 08.	Trek Pangboche (3867m)
Day 09.	Trek to Pheriche
Day 10.	Trek to Lobuche (4900m)
Day 11.	Pumori base camp
Day 12-27.	Climbing Period
Day 28.	Break down Base Camp
Day 29.	Trek to Pheriche
Day 30.	Trek to Namche Bazar
Day 31.	Trek to Phakding
Day 32	Trek to Lukla
Day 33.	Fly to Kathmandu
Day 34.	Kathmandu
Day 35.	Departure from Kathmandu