Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek – 9 Days

Head towards the foot of Ama Dablam, one of the most beautiful peaks on the planet. Home to many famous Sherpa summiteers. This trek takes you exploring colorful village inns and ancient monasteries with the finest views of the Himalayas. This Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek is a wonder of nature and culture.

The Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek has been the wild, isolated section of the Khumbu region. The peak itself is regarded as the most pictorious mountain on the planet. The main peak sits at an elevation of 6,812 meters/ 22,349 feet, and the lower western peak is 6,170 meters/20,243 feet. In this trek, you will be witnessing unparalleled views of some of the world’s highest peaks. Visiting famous Buddhist villages and monasteries. Providing you with an opportunity to get an insight into Sherpa’s lifestyle, culture, and traditions.

Entry Permits and Requirements:

The Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek requires two permits:

1) Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit.

2) Khumbu Rural Municipality Entrance Permit.

The Nepal Tourism Boards’ office in Kathmandu or the park’s entrance gate in Monjo can provide you with Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit for NRS 3000.

The fee for citizens of SAARC nations is NRS 1500.

You must complete the permit application and present your passport or a copy of your passport. You must be in Lukla to obtain the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entrance Permit. The permission costs NRS 2000 and may be acquired at the rural municipality counter on the outskirts of the settlement.

Best Time to Visit?

The best season for trekking to the Everest region is during autumn and spring, the months of September, October, November, March, April, and May.

During the autumn season, the months of September, October, and November the weather is clear with warm temperatures and the visibility is great. As the weather is mild it’s very easy to get around the region.

The spring season of March, April, and May are also the best time to visit the Everest region, marking the end of the winter, the spring season brings a change in the topography of the region and the destination comes to life with endless rows of different colored rhododendron, moss and orchid draped trees, colorful undergrowth stretching for miles and the snowy white mountains peaks on the backdrop of clear blue skies.

Monsoon season is not favorable for trekking as the weather gets harsh and it’s hard to get around the country with frequent landslides and floods. So usually monsoon season is avoided by trekkers.

In the winter season, the area receives a high amount of snowfall, covering most of the trail, and access is denied to most of the regions of Everest, making it impossible to trek.

Preparation for Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek:

In brief, the trail to Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek is harsh and with high cliffs and mountain terrains which is why trekkers need to be more prepared.

Thus, you must have strong physical and mental fitness, to withstand the difficulties in trekking. In addition, train your body hard enough so that it can resist pressure and frequently changing terrains. Therefore, following an intense fitness regimen and strict diet to improve physical stamina.

Travel Insurance:

All clients engaging in any activity must have smart travel insurance or emergency evacuation insurance. Alpine Club of Himalaya highly suggest you to obtain a comprehensive insurance plan from a reliable insurance firm that covers emergency evacuation insurance in high altitudes, personal injury, hospital expenditures, repatriation fees, helicopter rescue, and any other misfortune.

Passport and Visa:

Each client must be issued a valid visa with a six-month validity from the date of return by the Nepalese embassy in your country or the immigration office at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.

Meals and drinking water:

Everest Region Trek is one of the most facilitated trekking destinations in the country, providing basic to luxury ones.

In this trial, you will be provided with a variety of cuisine to choose from. Nepali, Tibetan, Indian, western as well as continental meals. As the region has small tea houses to luxury hotels the facilities they provide are basic to grandeur according to your budget.

Similarly, drinking water is accessible with natural water supplies which are untreated, so direct use of the water is not recommended, you may refill boiling water or cold filter water from any of the teahouses. However, if you buy a water purification tablet, chlorine drops or utilize SODIS (sunlight assisted) filtration procedures for further assurance, saving money, and reducing plastic pollution.

Accommodation:

Accommodations are available in trekking lodges, teahouses as well as several hotels all along the trail, providing basic well-maintained, and reasonably luxury 5-star ones with additional needs according to your budget. Tea houses on the trail vary in quality and price, depending on the amenities they feature. On the Base Camp, you will be sleeping undermakeshiftt camps.

For trekkers who want to Camp, various campsites are available along the.

Why this tour is Unique?

The Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek is one of the greatest trekking trails in the country. The trail takes you across lush woodlands, mountain country, and the foothills of the Himalayas. Experience the mountains like never before and sleep under the stars. Be a part of this exciting journey with us at the Alpine Club of Himalaya.