Trip Highlights
  • Explore the Sherpa towns and the Buddhist Monasteries on this amazing trek.
  • Experience the culture of the Khumbu region and ramble around the village.
  • Get a splendid insight to the peaks including Mt. Everest, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Lhotse, Thamserku and Tengboche.
  • Explore the peaceful areas of the Khumbu.
  • This itinerary invites a decent introduction to climbing in Nepal while you remain at the warm and agreeable cabins in the Everest Region.

Mostly Known as ‘Matterhorn of the Himalaya’ the staggering, ice-covered stone pyramid of Ama Dablam remains solitary in the Solu Khumbu valley with an altitude of 6866 meters.

Amadablam marked its name in golden letters as one of the most noteworthy climbs in the Himalayas situated at the heart of Khumbu region. Ama Dablam Expedition is indeed one of the most eminent, specialized adventurous climbing in the Everest region. With its strongly pointed shape, raising this sheer pinnacle is an ultimate dream of climbers. This trip to Ama Dablam Expedition fills you heart with content appreciation towards the incredible scenarios of Mt. Everest, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Lhotse and other glorious mountain peaks higher than 8000 meters which are likely to stun you. This expedition carries you away to the harmonious existence of Buddhist Monasteries and pretty Sherpa towns while exploring the wonderful existence of the world's most elevated pinnacles at the same time.

These 34 days of Ama Dablam Expedition has proven to be a lifetime experience to many trekkers and climbers in the past and has indeed made a glorious mark in their hearts. Throughout this incredible expedition, individuals from the group will help with setting camps, conveying burdens, cooking, and softening snow in the high camps. Summiting the peak will truly be a moment of huge accomplishment filled with pride if you choose to undertake the climb to Ama Dablam Mountain. If you have past experience with climbing and wish to take an interest as a colleague of an expertly driven campaign to one of the world's most astounding mountain, then at that time, undertaking this Ama Dablam expedition of 34 days is considered to be the most appropriate. Likewise, Ama Dablam is a mountain content with challenges throughout the ascent for which one must be physically and mentally prepared with enough dedication. The Ama Dablam expedition provides you with a superbly arranged Ama Dablam base camp in a knoll with a stream. Every climber is required to have good abilities of rock and ice climbing. Ama Dablam was first climbed in 1961 through the South-Western Ridge. This pathhas become the standard course and it will be the one we take to arrive at the highest point of this mystical mountain. In spite of the fact that this is the most utilized course, it is still known to provide climbing challenges. It has specialized portions of day off including an uncovered course on ice.

At higher elevation, we'll likely be experiencing rock climbing in an adventurous manner. However, the views we get as we draw nearer to the highest point of Ama Dablam will be thoroughly fulfilling. We'll get a beautiful opportunity to experience the glorious existence of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and Sishapangma, among different pinnacles. Ama Dablam experience will indeed prove to be a memory of a lifetime.

At Nepal Nomad Trekking, you will encounter our experienced climbing crew who were born and raised on arduous mountains. Our team comprises of all the buddies with the same goal to offer an astonishing trekking experience. The justification why you should trust us and our trekkers is here. Unite the adventure now to any massive peaks and you will surely be pleased with the journey. If you are seeking for a specific or different mountain to climb then contact us at Nepal Nomad. We can give you tailor made Ama Dablam Expedition itineraries that will be suitable according to your time for the listed peaks or any other peaks that may excite. We will be replying within 24 hours of your inquiry. We as a Team of Nepal Nomad promise you that you will have an amazing journey while we go through the paths and hardships.

Itinerary

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Welcome to the capital of Nepal, Kathmandu. You may arrive at Kathmandu at any time, day or night. One of our office’s men will be waiting for you at the airport with the office vehicle and will take the responsibility to transfer you to your hotel. After your refreshment you will be picked from your hotel and visit our office located to Thamel where the trekking pre briefing will be discussed, and you will be officially introduced to our Trek guide. We will explain you every details and the documents that will be needed so that we can organize permits required for your trek.

  • Meals: Welcome dinner
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1300m

Using Kathmandu as your home, take a day trip and explore around on an organized sightseeing tour to world heritage sites including a visit to an ancient and beautiful Bodhnath Stupa known for its unique structure and as the biggest shrines in the world. For a more lighthearted day, a visit to Pashupatinath, situated on the banks of the holy Bagmati River which is considered as a home to the hundreds of thousands Hindus people identified as the famous Hindu temple across the country. Here, we will see Hindu holy men (sadhus) and pilgrims performing ritual bathing, and occasionally, funeral pyres burning on the Ghats. The cremation site here is open to all the citizens of Nepal that begins with royalty to the simple man on the street. The same afternoon you will be free to relax to hotel garden or take a visit Thamel for some last minute shopping. Later, trek departure information will be provided.

  • Meals: Breakfast with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1300m

On day 3, in the early morning we take the fantastic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla at 2827m. Built by Sir Edmund Hillary and the Sherpas in the mid-1960s, the flight time is about 40 minutes to the airstrip. This flight of true vision in space gives you box office views of some of the highest mountains in the world, right from the window of your plane. After successful landing, we will have time to explore the village while the Sherpa crew sort out and load the trekking equipment.

In the afternoon, we begin the trek by descending towards the Dudh Kosi River, where we join the main trail to Namche Bazaar, just above Chaurikharka at 2713m. The walking is easy and after passing through the small village of Ghat at 2550m, it’s a short walk to the first local village of Phakding where we’ll crash out for the night.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Phakding
  • Altitude: 2652m

Starting off from Phakding, we cross the river and head up valley where we’ll see porters from the south ferrying supplies to Namche. The path accumulates close to the river valley and is lined with beautiful blue pine and rhododendron forest that is real beautiful in the months of spring when the flowers are in stunning colorful bloom. We cross the Dudh Kosi at Benkar where there are earliest glimpses of the snow peaks Kusum Kanguru (6369m) and Thamserku (6623m).Eventually; it is only a short walk to Monjo (2835m) where we arrive in time for lunch. Later, in the night, we spend our time in Monjo with the afternoon free to do some exploring around the village. The day has been well planned to keep it short to aid acclimatization, a very important process in your buildup to the bigger climb in the days ahead.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Monjo
  • Altitude: 2835m

On day 5, the hiking is pretty roughshod and includes the steep ascent to Namche Bazaar. From Monjo, it is a brief walk to the entrance of the National Park before we cross the Dudh Kosi to Jorsale at 2805m. The trek advances upstream on generally flat terrain, crossing back to the right bank, to the confluence of the Bhote Kosi and Dudh Kosi rivers. From here, we begin the steep ascent to Namche Bazaar. After crossing a broad and stable suspension bridge high above the river, we slowly ascend at a steady pace towards Namche. Amazing photographic opportunities can be found as the peaks of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam and Taweche (6542m) come into view for the first time. After reaching at the capital of the Khumbu region - Namche, we’ll have lunch and the afternoon is free to bargain in the shops for 'Tibetan' artifacts, or relax and marvel at lovely surrounding landscapes.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Namche Bazzar
  • Altitude: 3446m

We remain at Namche for a second night to allow for proper acclimatization to get our bones set for the higher elevations to come. Namche is a bustling prosperous village that’s now become more like a town, situated in a large protected hollow. It achieved its importance during the period when Tibetan salt was traded for the lowland grains of Nepal. This day, a limited amount of trade subsist at Namche and Tibetans are often seen in the village trading rugs and Chinese-made goods, clothing, salt and dried meat. It is suggested that you take the opportunity to see both the sunrise and sunset views from the National Park Headquarters above the village. The view is marvelous and offers a superb panorama of the Khumbu peaks with great views of Everest. After breakfast, there are a number of choices: perhaps a walk towards Thami (3810m) above the scenic Bhote Khola river valley, or a visit to the National Park Headquarters to see the intriguing displays of Sherpa lifestyle and culture. You can see a mountaineering display and details of the park’s 

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Namche Bazzar
  • Altitude: 3446m

The way traces around Khumbilya's lower slants, traveling through exquisite birch timberland and on to treeless, green inclines to a stupa-3992m over a rough edge at Mongla. In the end, the eyeshot of the mountains is brilliant. Over the valley, Phortse can be seen and a chocolate enclose town set an interwoven of stone-walled fields. You descend on a series of switchback trails to the Dudh Kosi River, 300 meters beneath, at Phortse Bridge from the stupa and cross the Dudh Kosi and for medium-term under a twilight night you climb to the town of Phortse.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Phortse
  • Altitude: 3850m

Out from the Phortse, through the high crest of the Imja Khola we ascend there for about 3 hrs.Along the way keep an eye open for high on the steep slopes of the valley, the Himalayan Thar, Danphe Pheasant, and Musk Deer. Where the peak of Ama Dablam dominates the skyline, we ascend and descend gradually to the village of Pangboche. With theview the beautiful monastery that once housed the legendary Yeti scalp, we will take lunch here. Before crossing the Imja Khola and Pheriche, we gradually ascend high above the Imja Khola passing the tea houses at the Orsho.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Pheriche
  • Altitude: 4200m

We proceed with our hike for today with the majestic peaks of Tawache on the left and the mighty Cholatse. We then step up to the foot of the Khumbu Glacier; Before zigzagging up through the boulders of the glacier's terminal moraine a good spot to have lunch is definitely the tea house at Dughla. Built as memorials to the many Sherpas who died while climbing Mt Everest, at the top of this climb, there are many stone cairns. Then we ultimately reach at the Lobuche.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Lobuche
  • Altitude: 4828m

After Lobuche, we agree the wide valley running parallel to the Khumbu icy mass. A progressive trip empowers you to construct the moderate, consistent beat required when strolling at high elevation. When we arrive at the moraines of the Changri Nup Glacier we make a progression of little risings and plunges over a rough trail fixed with cairns that leads in the long run to the alarming frosty sands of Gorak Shep where we will stay overnight. We'll arrive in time for lunch and a fast rest before embarking for Everest Base Camp. The way can in some cases lead in trouble to pursue so watch out for your aides and individual trekkers on this area.

The trek to base camp can be accomplished in around three hours. In the mainstream climbing time of March to May in the event that you are trekking, we'll in all likelihood experience yaks and doormen providing nourishment and hardware to Everest endeavors. From base camp we don't get perspectives on Everest however we will have the option to see the infamous Everest Ice Fall that streams from the Western Cwm. This is considered as the in fact hardest and most risky segment of the mountain.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Gorak shep
  • Altitude: 5160m

Today, it is downhill most of the way, as we retrace our steps to Duglha and descend to Dingboche. It is quite interesting place to visit the Himalayan Rescue Association as this place has trekkers’ aid post. At a delicious lunch, we head to cross the Khumbu Khola which is on a wooden suspension bridge, and then we follow the way to Dingboche. The track is downward through the Lobuche to Dingboche where we can get a stunning sight of the silver mountain landscape of the gleam on the sunlight.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Dingboche
  • Altitude: 4352m

Today after having breakfast, we pursue the way to the valley for around three hours and afterward head to the glorious Lhotse south face. Base camp is by the side of the Imja ice sheet, underneath soak green slants which marks the first start of the climb on Island Peak..

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Chukhung
  • Altitude: 4380m

Today after having breakfast, we pursue the way to the valley for around three hours and afterward head to the glorious Lhotse south face. Base camp is by the side of the Imja ice sheet, underneath soak green slants which marks the first start of the climb on Island Peak.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Island peak Base Camp
  • Altitude: 5200m

Leading on to the glacier, we pass the gully above the camp to the narrow crest for another hour, where we then put our crampons and rope up to where the exciting part of ascend begins while crossing the glacier. This is followed by the steep snow slope that leads onto the summit ridge. This ridge is wonderfully fresh and on reaching the summit we have stunning close-up views of the south face of Lhotse looming over us whilst in the other direction, there are more theatrical mountain views. On the same path we descend down to the base camp.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Summit
  • Altitude: 6189m

The trek proceeds with the hurrying chilly waters of the Dudh Kosi with superb perspectives on the mountains. We will go through the night by the Thyangboche monastery, the profound focal point of the Khumbu locale.The tough trek along the stream considers stunning photographs of Ama Dablam that towers unfavorably above us, and the Southwest Ridge comes into clear view! Soon after the town of Pangboche we drop down to the Dudh Kosi and cross a little extension and afterward pursue the path as it moves up to Ama Dablam Base Camp (15,000 feet). Our Sherpas, doormen and cooks will have just settled base camp and we will be welcomed with comforting grins, hot tea and a tasty lunch. The remainder of the evening can be spent unwinding in the sun watching climbers high on the mountain as they drop the upper snow face of the Dablam Glacier.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Ama Dablam Base Camp
  • Altitude: 4570m

Today we will spend our day resting in Base Camp. We will enjoy the beautiful views of Himalayas from the base camp. In order to be prepared for the upcoming challenges with the change of altitude, we will certainly need some break to energize ourselves. So we will seize this opportunity to explore the places around the base camp.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Ama Dablam Base camp
  • Altitude: 4570m

Today we make a convey up the huge horizontal moraine towards Advanced Base Camp (ABC) at 17,700 feet where perspectives on the encompassing 5000m pinnacles are noteworthy. It is conceivable to see the pass, Mingbo La, from here. We return back to base camp for the night. We will utilize the procedure of move high and rest low to expand our capacity to adjust.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Advance Base Camp
  • Altitude: 5395m

Today after having early morning breakfast, we will get ready to climb ABC. We will spend overnight at Advance base camp.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Advance Base Camp
  • Altitude: 5395m

The view from base camp is extraordinary: a stream wanders however the verdant glades; the massif of Ama Dablam towers over; the valley Mt Taweche opens beneath. From here, the way twists eastbound through verdant moraine edges and scree (frequently frosty) until arriving at an expansive level at 5150m, from where you can see the Mingbo La pass. From the level the path drives north and climbs steeply to a huge stone field. We set up Advanced Base Camp, 5300m just underneath the bolder field.Toward the finish of the stone field, sections cross profound fissure and to get to the correct edge there is a rising utilizing fixed ropes. A simple scramble up the east side of the edge arrives at Camp I at 5700m, where there are four or five tent stages.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Camp 1
  • Altitude: 5639m

In order to be prepared for the upcoming challenges with the change of altitude, we will certainly need some break to energize ourselves. So we will seize this opportunity to explore the places around the camp

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Camp 1
  • Altitude: 5639m

Today, we will be heading back to ABC and enjoy a peaceful night. It will be our second night and we will indeed be spending it in a very restful manner. 

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: ABC
  • Altitude: 5395m

We will be making or way to Camp one by moving through various loosely held rocks often known as Boulders. It can be a little challenging than the other day but all our troubles will be washed away, as we reach camp 1. 

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Camp 1
  • Altitude: 5639m

We will start this day after having a wonderful breakfast at Camp 1. Then we will be climbing ridges on our way to camp 1 followed by a descent to the Base Camp. We will be staying overnight at Base Camp. 

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Base Camp
  • Altitude: 5639m

This day is separated for resting purpose. We will prepare ourselves for the upcoming days with new challenges. This day is indeed necessary to recharge ourselves. 

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Base Camp
  • Altitude: 5639m

On our twenty-forth day, we will be moving to Camp 1 as we begin for pushing towards the summit. It can prove to a little tiring but equally worth it.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Camp 1
  • Altitude: 5639m

The main summit group will start their summit endeavor, moving to Camp 2 at 19,500 feet. The moving from Camp 1 to 2 is probably the most energizing stone hopping on the course. The whole course is fixed, and climbers will be associated with this rope by means of jumar and sling as they cross fourth and fifth class rock (up to 5.7) around gendarmes and up towers. Camp 2 is roosted on a tight edge with mind boggling presentation and perspectives on the upper mountain and encompassing pinnacles.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Camp 2
  • Altitude: 6350m

From Camp 2, we climb blended day off, and ice up the huge yellow pinnacle and afterward navigate left into a wild fluted corner. In the wake of climbing this 50 degree snow couloir we come to the "mushroom edge." We move along this uncovered snow edge and arrive at Camp 3 at 21,000 feet which is arranged just to the side of the enormous Dablam hanging icy mass

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Camp 3
  • Altitude: 6401m

The day starts with soak climbing directly out of camp up toward the Dablam Glacier. The course crosses right, around certain precipices and afterward gets together with the 40–60 degree snow rib that prompts the summit (22,350 feet). At the top there are excellent perspectives on Mt. Everest, Lhotse and Makalu. We at that point descend down to Camp 3 for the evening.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Camp 3
  • Altitude: 6866m

After early morning breakfast, today we head back to base camp from camp 3.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Base Camp
  • Altitude: 4570m

Today, we walk on a distinct path which outlines the hillside above the river that provides spectacular view across to Tengboche on the other side of the valley. Tengboche Monastery is one of the oldest monastery which faces Kangtega and in the back we have the majestic Ama Dablam. After certain 2 to 3 hours, we visit the least explored village of Phortse at the opening of the Gokyo valley. We will descend slowly towards the namche exploring the surrounding within us.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Tengboche
  • Altitude: 4420m

Today, after the early breakfast, we move descending steeply through lovely backwoods of juniper, rhododendron and fir to Phunkitenga. Following a much needed reprieve and maybe some tea we cross the Dudh Kosi, and climb upward to Trashinga. The course shapes over the valley through Shanasa and its then a continuous stroll to Namche Bazaar where we eat and slip to Monjo for a stay.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Monjo
  • Altitude: 3440m

Today is our last day of trekking. It's just a concise stroll along the valley before we make the last move up to the airstrip at Lukla. Lunch is served at our hotel and the evening is free for you to meander around, unwind or maybe have a blistering shower! At night, we'll have a goodbye supper pursued by a couple of celebratory beverages.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Lodge
  • Place: Lukla
  • Altitude: 2800m

We rise promptly toward the beginning of the day to be prepared for the appearance of your airplane for the trip back to Kathmandu. We will meet at the air terminal and will be moved to inn. If it's not too much trouble comment, our flight will be dependent upon great climate for our general well being.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu
  • Altitude: 1300m

On the last day, don't hesitate to unwind until your takeoff or to start any extra excursions or exercises you may have booked. You'll be moved to the worldwide air terminal in time for your arrival flight home on the off chance that you are withdrawing. 

  • Meals: Breakfast, with coffee/tea
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Place: Kathmandu