Overview
Ama Dablam also known as Amai Dablang is one of the world’s most picturous peaks. Nestled in the laps of the Mahalangur sub-range of the Greater Himalaya. Tucked in the southeastern part of the country. A region where the mighty Himalayas, pristine glaciers, and towering cliffs surround the landscape. Mt. Ama Dablam lies in the renowned Khumbu region. Tugged between the mighty Mt. Everest and Mt.Lhotse the first and fourth highest peaks of the planet.
Ama Dablam translated as “Ama&” mother, “Dablam” necklace is Mother Nature’s sparkler gem. The main peak stands at an elevation of 6,812 meters/ 22,349 feet. The lower western peak is at 6,170 meters/ 20,243 feet. The main peak often referred to as the Matterhorn of the Himalayas for its symmetrical pyramid shape. The peak was first scaled on 13 March 1961 by Mike Gill
(NZ), Barry Bishop (USA), Mike Ward (UK), and Wally Romanes (NZ) via the Southwest Ridge. Since then, it’s been the third most popular Himalayan peak permitted for the expedition.
The ascent to the peak is usually via the southwestern ridge. Where two camps established along the ridge and the third camp below the hanging glacier of the Ama Dablam pictorious peak. The climb is challenging having sections of sheer cliffs, ice sheets, snow, and glaciers. So high level of physical and mental fitness with prior climbing experience required.
The adventure begins with a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. From Lukla, you will begin the trek traversing across various settlements and deep sections of wilderness. Crossing the villages of Phakding, Namche Bazaar eventually reaching Thyangboche. Then commencing a ritual ceremony for a safe pass to the summit head towards Ama Dablam Base Camp. After various activities and training at the base camp head on the climb. The climb takes you to Camp
I, II, III, and finally to the summit of the peak. After scaling the peak head back towards the camps and back to Namche Bazaar and eventually to Kathmandu.
The Ama Dablam expedition, an exciting and thrilling journey that is not to be missed for any avid mountaineer or climbing enthusiast. Join us at the Alpine Club of Himalaya and head on an exciting and thrilling journey of Ama Dablam.
Trip Highlights
- Ascend the picturous Ama Dablam.
- Traverse across various landscapes and microclimates.
- Explore isolated villages along the trail.
- Visit ancient monasteries of the region.
- Learn about the rich culture and traditions of the indigenous people.
- Witness views like never before views of the greater Himalayan range.
- Thrilling and adrenaline rush Adventure.
Itinerary
Upon arrival at the Kathmandu, Tribhuvan International Airport. A representative from the Alpine Club of Himalaya will assist you with your accommodation. Upon arriving at your hotel, rest for a while. In the evening join in for a special dinner program where you will experience excellent Nepalese cuisine.
Today you will meet up with your team and your climbing leader. After an orientation about the expedition and permits formalities head out to explore the Kathmandu Valley. The valley has various attractions that you can choose from.
Today catch an early flight toward the hilltop settlement of Lukla. The flight takes you past lush woodlands and offers grand views of the greater mountain range. Upon reaching Lukla after a brief rest start your trek towards the beautiful settlement of Phakding.
Descending the above farmlands you will pass through the Sherpa villages of Chheplung, Ghat, Sano, and Thulo Gumela. On route visit, the ancient Drangdrak Gompa and Pema Choling Gompa with breathtaking views of the sacred mountain Kumbila and sister summit Kusum Kanguru peaks on the backdrop. Following the trail covered with lush woodlands, you will reach the settlement of Phakding.
Accommodation: Tea house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you will be heading towards the Sherpa capital and the economic hub of the region. Start by traversing through the villages of Zamphute and Tok Tok. Along this section witness dazzling views of Thamserku glistening in the morning sun, which stays with you in most of the sections.
Next pass through the scenic Sherpa villages of Benkar, Chumoa, and Monjo. On route visit the Utche Choling Gompa located on the bluff abutting the Dudhkhosi River. From here a further trek will lead you to the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO declared world heritage site. After your permits are inspected head on to the other half of the trek. Traversing across steep slopes head towards Namche Bazaar. As you progress you will cross through the last village of Jorsale and to an amazing high bridge over the Dudh Koshi River gorge, and just before this bridge, the Dudhkhosi is met by its tributary, the Bhote Koshi. As you gain altitude catch your first glimpse of Mt. Everest, peering over the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge, and you will reach the settlement of Namche Bazar.
Accommodation: Tea house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Due to thin air at higher altitudes, proper acclimatization is very crucial to let your body adapt. Namche Bazar is the biggest market of the Everest region situated on the lap of the Khumbu Himal range at an altitude of 3420 meters and is the major regional trading center accommodating the headquarters of the Everest National Park.
Before dawn head out to any vantage point to savor the views of the snowy peaks dancing with the rays of the sun. After lunch head toward the Army post which is also the Sagarmatha National Park Headquarters. From here, witness the astonishing views of the great Mahalangur range. In the west, the Kwangde range, and in the southeast succession of high peaks: Kusum Kanguru with its three summits, Thamserku standing tall, and Kangtega. Similarly, the Khumbila peak rises in the north while Thange Ragi and Pharchamo soar to the right of Kwangde.
Accommodation: Tea house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, the thrill continues. Following the torrents of the glacial waters of the Dudh Koshi start the trek. Along the way witness grand views of the greater Himalayan range. Following the dusty trail along a series of stairs, traversing across a zig-zag rocky path covered with dense woodlands reach Tengboche hamlet, located at the intersection of the Dudh Koshi and Imja Khola rivers. As soon as you arrive in the village, check into your tea house.
After a brief rest head out towards Tengboche monastery nestled at an elevation of
3,860m/12,661ft with snowcapped mountains on the backdrop. The Tengboche Monastery is known as Dawa Choling Gompa, among locals, and is the largest monastery in the Khumbu region. The Monastery was established in 1916 and currently is a part of the Sagarmatha National Park’s Sacred Sites Trail project.
At the monastery witness magnificent old scriptures, sculptures, artwork, and wood carvings. Explore every corner decorated with stories and legends. Next, attend to the monks chanting sacred text and performing rituals. Also, interact with the monks and the locals getting insight into the culture and traditions. After exploring the monastery attend a ritual ceremony to embark on the safe climbing journey. A practice done before heading on any climbing expeditions of the region.
Later bask in the Himalayan sunset. The rays of the sun changing the white mountain peaks of Everest (8848 meters), Nuptse (7861 meters), Lhotse (8501 meters), Kwangde (6187 meters), Tawachee (6542 meters), AmaDablam (6812 meters) and other mountain peaks into an array ofcolors. Later on, return to your tea house at Tengboche.
Accommodation: Tea house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you will be traversing exotic and unspoiled trails of the Khumbu region. Wake up early and head towards the ancient monastery to witness the morning prayer. Then after breakfast head towards the base of Ama Dablam. Following the downhill trail head towards the banks of Imja Khola. After crossing the bridge head traverse on an uphill section for a couple of hours. As you progress the trail takes you to high Himalayan pasture lands and a small lake. Following the trail and making a gradual climb, you will reach Ama Dablam Base Camp.
From the base camp witness views like never before. Lhotse, Nuptse, Lobuche, Thamserku, Cholatse, and endless other peaks stand on its grandeur. Also, witness glacier streams flowing between the green meadows.
Accommodation: Tea house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
From this day the climbing period starts. Followed by various basic to advanced training. The climb takes you from the base camp to Camp I, II, III, and finally to the summit.
Accommodation: Tent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After returning to the base camp you’ll be heading towards the village of Tengboche. Upon reaching Tengboche take you much need rest and relax sharing stories with trekkers and climbers.
Accommodation: Tea house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
From Tengboche, move towards Phunki Tenga and descend to Sanasa and Kyangjuma, and then finally to Namche Bazar. Along the trail, you’ll pass across a subtropical wet hill forest of rhododendron, a mixture of confers, oaks with orchid and moss-draped trees, and miles of undergrowth. Once you reach Namche Bazar head towards your accommodation and later explore the area, there are various restaurants and pubs around the area.
Accommodation: Tea house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today start walking out of Namche Bazaar on a downhill hike along the Dudh Koshi River route eventually arriving at Lukla. Along the way cross multiple suspension bridges and pass through various ancient monasteries and settlements. Once you arrive at Lukla rest and later celebrate your success of the climb.
Accommodation: Tea house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After an early morning breakfast, head towards Lukla Airport and fly back to Kathmandu. The picturesque flight from Lukla to Kathmandu seems like a delight, once you arrive at Kathmandu you’ll be driven to your accommodation. The valley has various attractions, head out on a guided tour or explore the city on your own.
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Accommodation: Hotel
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is your leisure day. You may stroll around the city on your own or head on a guided tour. Later in the evening join in for a special dinner program followed by a cultural show. To mark the successful end of your adventure.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you’ll be returning to your country. The Alpine Club of Himalaya representative will drop you at the airport three hours before your flight departs.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- All airport/hotel pick up and drop in private vehicle
- Transportation during the trekking period
- Accommodation in Kathmandu
- Accommodation during trek
- An experienced English-speaking Trekking Guide and a Porter during the trek.
- Salary, food, insurance, and lodging cost for guide and porter
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Tea/Coffee during the trek.
- Welcome, and Farewell Meals and Breakfasts while in Kathmandu.
- All permits, fees, and Government Taxes
- ACH Kitbag and T- shirt for you
Cost Excludes
- Nepal entry visa fees.
- International airfare and departure tax.
- Bar bills, laundry, and other expenses of personal nature.
- Travel insurance including evacuation.
- Tips for local staff, guides, and porters.
FAQs
The best season for trekking in 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 is 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.
The climb takes you trekking across various landscapes for 9 days to the base camp. From the base camp, the climb is physically and mentally demanding. Prior experience is required from here, we recommended skilled and experienced climbers only. The climbing period lasts from day 10 to the 26. Taking you across the astonishing beauty of the Khumbu region.
Base Camp to Camp I
Leaving the base camp start traversing on moraines and ridges. As you progress you will come upon a broad saddle at an elevation of 5,150 meters. From here witness grand views of the landscape including the Mingbo La. Next, ascend on a steep section northwards and reach the boulders fields. The trail continues north around the base of the boulder field and then follows cairns upward to the southwest ridge. Following the arid boulder field cross a short gully. Ascending along the ridge head towards the east side where camp I is located.
Camp I to Camp II
From Camp, I, start the climb traversing across the snow following the eastern side of the ridge. Crossing various sections of ridges on narrow surfaces with sheer drops, the trail leads you towards a crest on the western side of the ridge and eventually to the Yellow Tower. The Yellow Tower is a 15-meter pitch, just below Camp 2, and is regarded as one of the hardest pitches of the climb. A brief descent and you will eventually reach Camp II at an elevation of 5900 meters.
Camp II to Camp III
The Climb from Camp II starts with climbing a red rock on the eastern side. Next, follow the snowy ridge, this section has tricky parts so take extra caution. As you progress the trail leads to a chasm between the Grey Tower and the lower rock buttress. Following the narrow trail reach the western part of the ridge. Then ascending an inclined slope reach the base of the Mushroom Ridge. Traversing across snow and technical section eventually reach Camp III at an elevation of 6300 meters.
Camp III to the Summit of Ama Dablam
The trail to the summit follows snow and icy slopes above Camp III and leads towards the right side of the picturous Ama Dablam. Progressing on the trail move towards the western side and cross a small snowfield below the Bergschrund. After crossing the Bergschrund follow the trail directly above the ice crest. As you follow the inclined ice surface reach the summit of the Ama Dablam.
After summiting the mountain head back towards Camp III, II and finally to Camp I and back to Pangboche, and eventually to Thyangboche.
If you have any inquiries or require assistance and further information about this trip or any other trips, please feel free to contact the Alpine Club of Himalaya – Walk of the Himalaya.
NOTE: All of the aforementioned trekking hours are approximations and should only be used as a general guideline.
The following permits are required Ama Dablam Expedition:
1) Mountaineering Fees: Spring Season 400, Autumn Season 400, Winter/Summer 200 (USD)
2) Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit and
3) Khumbu Rural Municipality Entrance Permit.
The Nepal TourismBoards; 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.
You won’t have to worry about waiting for permits since the Alpine Club of Himalaya or our guides will take care of everything.
You will be accommodated in 3-star hotels in Kathmandu. During the trek, we will be staying at lodges/ teahouses providing basic facilities. From base camp, you will be staying in makeshift camps.
Everest region Trek is one of the most facilitated trekking destinations in the country, providing basic to luxury ones.
In this trial, you’ll 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. Try various traditional cuisine and popular snacks and delicacies renowned in the region.
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.
All clients participating in any activity must have travel insurance. Personal injury, death, hospital expenditures, repatriation fees, and helicopter rescue. Any other disease covered by the insurance plan will be given. We highly advise you to acquire a comprehensive insurance plan from a trustworthy insurance company.
Every client must have a valid passport from the return date with a 6-month prior validity by the Nepalese consulate in your country or the immigration office at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.
- Find the guidelines regarding essential trekking gear.
- Daypack above 40 liters. (Must be waterproof)
- Down jacket (rental available)
- Warm sleeping bag (rental available)
- Sun head, gulf cap, sunglasses, headlamp, and torchlight.
- Ear-muffs, wooly Hat, Fleece Balaclava
- Sun Lotions/sun cream.
- One pair of liner gloves is thin wool and synthetic.
- Cotton t-shirts, Synthetic t-shirts.
- Thermal Top, Fleece Salopettes, Thin Fleece
- Body Warmer – Thick Fleece -Schoeller Trousers
- Long-sleeve polyester or synthetic lightweight for sunny days.
- One Soft-shell jacket (water & wind resist)
- Inner clothes as your requirement.
- Liner socks, woolen socks.
- Proper trekking shoes, Sandals
- Imodium or Pepto Bismo capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea.
- Diamox for altitude sickness. The guide will help you to take it.
- One small personal-sized first-aid kit with blister treatments such as moleskin, bands,
- anti-infection ointments, and muscle relief ointments
- Wet wipes
- Vitamin Tablets
- Ice Axe, Ice Hammer
- Harness, Crampons, Ice Screws
- Belay Plate, Jumar and Ropeman, Prussicks
- Rack – Tat + Maillons – Abalokov Threader
- Head Torch x 2 – Spare Batteries + bulb – Rope
- Helmet – Radio + Batteries – Spare Pick
- Repair Kit (tape, superglue, string, cable ties, strap, needle, thread, leatherman with pliers)
Your safety is of paramount importance to us at the Alpine Club of Himalaya. We have the absolute authority to cancel the trip or change the itinerary, when deemed necessary or when we have reason to believe your safety is at stake. Weather conditions, the health condition of a group member, natural disasters, and such, can contribute to changes in the itinerary when traveling in remote mountainous regions. In these extreme situations, we kindly request that you offer your full cooperation to the trusted leader of the group appointed by the Alpine Club of Himalayas. However, we assure you that we will make every effort to keep to the above itinerary.
ALPINE CLUB OF HIMALAYA
WALK OF THE HIMALAYA
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