Pumori Expedition - 37 Days

Pumori Expedition is an expedition that takes place on the mountain, whom the Sherpas call ‘Unmarried Daughter.’ This ‘Unmarried Daughter’ was named Pumori by George Mallory. Pumori was first climbed in 1962 by Gerhard Lenser, a member of German-Swiss Expedition. With an altitude of 7, 161 m, Pumori is one of the central attractions of the Everest region. Any trekker, who had been to Everest Base Camp, remembers a distinctive technical aspect of Pumori. The Pumori climber requires a solid experience and should have a solid physical fitness.

During Pumori Expedition, you stay in three camps. The base camp is just above Gorakh Shep at an altitude of 5, 300 m. The first camp is set up at an altitude of 5, 650 m, around the phase of Mount Pumori. The second camp is set up at the ridge that is at an altitude of 6, 000 m. The most technical parts of Pumori are around camp 1 and camp 2. The camp 3 is set up at an altitude of 6, 480 m in the corner that is after the ridge has been crossed. The summit of Pumori offers a stunning view of Everest and Lhotse mountains.

You descend from the summit of Pumori and head off to Periche, and from Pheriche you trek to Namche Bazzar, the largest Sherpa village of Nepal, and on your way, you come across Orsho, Pangboche, and Tengboche villages. The monastery of Pangboche is interesting because it has the scalp and bones of Yeti, an abominable snowman. Similarly, the monastery of Tengboche is outstanding because it has incredible ornate, 20 – foot sculpture of Buddha, and the musical instruments and robes of the Buddhist Religious Leaders.