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To the Northwest of Nepal lies the fascinating country of the legendry
Sherpas. 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
Kalapattar 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 Solo Khumbu. |
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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
south-east slope till the junction with the north-east ridge. This route
requires the least amount of technically: but is exposed to objective dangers:
an avalanche prone section and a section exposed to seracfall. The Base Camp is
at an altitude of 3500m while the advanced camp is established at an altitude of
5900m.
No high
altitude experience necessary. It is mostly a snow climb up
fixed lines that we will all take part in fixing. Some
snow/ice climbing ability really helps here. You will need
crampons and an ice axe for some of the snow/ice and mixed stretches, so
experience with use of these is mandatory. Of course you
will need to be in an above average shape and a positive mental attitude is as
important as good physical condition.
MT.
PUMORI
ROUTE INFORMATION:
South
Ridge- a scramble to (ABC) Advanced Base Camp, gradual to steep snow to Camp 1,
to camp 2 mixed snow & ice (grade 3 ice) & rock 5.4 easy to moderate, summit day
is steep snow 55 degrees.
1.
Arrive Kathmandu
(1,300 meters). Hotel.
(A)
2.
In Kathmandu; visit temples; city tour; shopping. Hotel.
(A,B)
3.
Fly to Lukla (2860m). Walk to Phakding (2652m). Teahouse or camping.
(A,B,L,D)
4.
Walk to Namche Bazaar (3446m). Teahouse or camping.
(A,B,L,D)
5.
Rest and acclimatization in Namche. Teahouse or camping.
(A,B,L,D)
6.
Walk to Pangboche (3757m). Teahouse or camping.
(A,B,L,D)
7.
Walk to Pheriche (4250m). Visit the Himalayan Rescue Association health
clinic. Teahouse or camping.
(A,B,L,D)
8.
Walk to Dugla
(4650m). Teahouse or camping.
(A,B,L,D)
9.
Walk to Lobuche
(4930m). Teahouse or camping.
(A,B,L,D)
10.
Rest in Lobuche.
(A,B,L,D)
11.
Walk to base camp (5300m).
(A,B,L,D)
12.
Rest, organization, and training day in base camp.
(A,B,L,D)
13.
Walk to ABC (5700m). Return t
(A,B,L,D)o
base camp.
(A,B,L,D)
14.
Walk to ABC, and sleep there.
(A,B,L,D)
15.
Explore route to camp 1 (6100m), return to base camp.
(A,B,L,D)
16.
Rest in base camp.
(A,B,L,D)
17.
Walk to camp 1, sleep there.
(A,B,L,D)
18.
Rest and acclimatization in camp 1.
(A,B,L,D)
19.
Explore route to camp 2 (6600m). Return to base camp.
(A,B,L,D)
20.
Rest in base camp.
(A,B,L,D)
21.
Rest in base camp.
(A,B,L,D)
22.
Walk to camp 1. Sleep there.
(A,B,L,D)
23.
Climb to camp 2, sleep there.
(A,B,L,D)
24.
Attempt summit (7161m).
(A,B,L,D)
25.
Attempt summit.
(A,B,L,D)
26.
Attempt summit.
(A,B,L,D)
27.
Attempt summit.
(A,B,L,D)
28.
Attempt summit. Return to base camp.
29.
Pack up base camp.
(A,B,L,D)
30.
Trek down to
Pangboche. Teahouse or camping.
(A,B,L,D)
31.
Trek to Namche,
Teahouse or camping.
(A,B,L,D)
32.
Trek to Lukla.
Teahouse or camping.
(A,B,L,D)
33.
Flight to Kathmandu. Hotel.
(A,B,L,D)
34.
Extra day in Kathmandu, in case of delay, and for sightseeing, gift shopping.
Hotel.
(A,B)
35.
Fly Home. Thanks for joining our expedition
(B)
(Abbreviation: A - Accommodation, B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner)
Cost of the expedition:
2-persons' group: 5199 USD per
person
3-persons' group: 4489 USD per person
4-persons' group: 4199 USD per person
5-persons' group: 3889 USD per person
6-persons' group: 3599 USD per person
7-persons' group: 3269 USD per person
8-12 persons' group: 2999 USD per person
Climbing Guide cost Per guide
USD 1800
Cost
included
Extra costs:
High Altitude Sherpa who will accompany you up to the
summit then the extra cost will be USD 1200.00 per high altitude Sherpa.
Note:
Above given is sample itinerary and are subject to change to suit your
schedule.
If you do not want all the activities
listed in the package, we are always flexible to provide you the
personalized package as per your schedule requirement.
Given
prices will remain valid till 31.12.2009.
All
itineraries as well as price are subject to change without prior notice
until your reservation of this trip with us.
Individual booking is accepted.
Please consider that personal equipment is not included in given price.
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