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Khumbu, Nepal / Expedition

Pumori Expedition

A technical 7,000 m expedition above the upper Khumbu, approached through the villages on the Everest trail.

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Mount Pumori above the Khumbu valley
Mount Pumori above the Khumbu valley.
Duration
36 daysOutline programme
Summit objective
7,161 mRoute objective
Season
Spring / AutumnAsk for current dates
Experience
High-altitude expeditionExpedition

A closer look at the journey.

Pumori rises above the upper Khumbu near the Nepal-Tibet border, facing the Everest massif. The approach gives time in Namche, Khumjung and Lobuche before moving to a dedicated mountain base. It is an objective for climbers seeking a substantial technical expedition, with steep snow, ice and exposed terrain rather than a trekking summit.

The approach and climbing phases form one extended mountain journey. Time above base camp is used for acclimatization, carrying equipment, rest and a summit attempt when conditions allow. Discuss your climbing history with us so that the route, team support and equipment plan suit the objective and your experience.

  • Upper Khumbu approach and acclimatization stops
  • A dedicated Pumori climbing window
  • Mountain setting opposite the Everest massif

The route, day by day.

This is an outline programme. The team will confirm the route and arrangements with you, allowing for weather, access and local conditions.

Day 1-3Kathmandu preparation

Arrive and complete equipment checks and expedition arrangements.

Day 4Lukla to Phakding

Fly to Lukla and begin the approach trek.

Day 5-7Namche and Khumjung

Trek through Namche to Khumjung, with time to acclimatize.

Day 8-10Tengboche to Lobuche

Continue through Tengboche and Dingboche into the upper valley.

Day 11Lobuche acclimatization

Spend a further day before moving to the mountain base.

Day 12Pumori Base Camp

Establish the expedition camp and prepare equipment.

Day 13-28Pumori climbing period

Acclimatize and work through the climbing plan as conditions allow.

Day 29-32Return to Lukla

Descend via Pangboche, Khumjung and Phakding.

Day 33Fly to Kathmandu

Return by air when the weather allows.

Day 34-35Kathmandu reserve days

Allow time for rest, debriefing and flight delays.

Day 36Departure

Transfer for your onward journey.

A clear plan and quotation.

Request an itemised quotation for your group, dates and preferred level of support. Agree the inclusions before booking travel.

Services to discuss

  • Agree the permit arrangements and in-country transport in your quotation.
  • Agree the guiding, porter support and responsibilities on the mountain.
  • Agree accommodation, camp facilities and the meals provided at each stage.
  • Agree shared climbing equipment, communications and emergency arrangements.

Budget separately

  • International travel, entry documents and costs outside the agreed programme.
  • Personal climbing equipment and insurance appropriate to the itinerary.
  • Personal spending, tips and any separately agreed climbing staff bonuses.
  • Additional accommodation, transport or evacuation costs if plans change.

Before you set out.

Strong alpine snow and ice experience, efficient rope skills and previous high-altitude climbing are required.

Accommodation: Hotels in Kathmandu, trekking lodges or approach camps, and tented climbing camps.

Use the trip preparation guide to plan equipment, travel documents and questions for the team.

Is the summit attempt on a fixed day?

The itinerary gives a climbing window. Your guide will adjust the attempt, rest days and descent to the conditions and the team. Reaching the summit cannot be guaranteed.

What experience should I discuss before booking?

Strong alpine snow and ice experience, efficient rope skills and previous high-altitude climbing are required. Share details of your recent climbs, altitude experience and rope skills so that we can assess the preparation and support required.

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