25 Days Ama Dablam Expedition

Tour Detail

Mount Ama Dablam (6,856m/22,494ft) is a majestic mountain located south of Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse in the Khumbu region. It is a steep ice pyramid with vertical walls and sharp exposed ridges that leaves a lasting impression on trekkers trekking to Everest Base Camp. The spectacular Ama Dablam is one of the world’s most impressive mountain peaks, standing at the center of the Khumbu valley. Due to its unique, sharply pointed soaring shape, ascending this sheer peak is the ultimate dream of many climbers worldwide. The lure of a close panoramic view of magnificent Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, and Makalu from the Ama Dablam top is irresistible.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), in the capital – Kathmandu (4,593ft / 1,400m), Nepal.

You will land at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, where our company representative will be waiting for you. They will be holding a pamphlet with your name and our company name. After greeting you, they will present you with a marigold garland and take you to your hotel in a private vehicle. You are free to spend your time as you want for this day.

Overnight stay at a selected hotel (room with attached bathroom)

Day 2: Pre-trip meeting at Kathmandu (4,593ft / 1,400m)

On this day, we will organize a pre-trip meeting. In this meeting, we will brief you about the expedition and inspect your luggage to ensure you have the right gear, equipment, and other things you will require for this trip. You are free to spend your time exploring Kathmandu for the rest of your day.

Overnight stay at a selected hotel (room with attached bathroom)
Included standard meal (Breakfast)

Day 3: Flight from Kathmandu (1,400m / 4,593ft) to Lukla (2,850m / 9,350ft). Trek to Phakding (2,650m / 8,562ft)

We will drive to the airport early in the morning to take our flight to Lukla. The scenic 40 minutes flight to Lukla lets you enjoy fantastic views of high snow peaks like Langtang.

Lukla is the gateway to Ama Dablam and is based at the foot of Khumbu mountain, from where we will start on our trails to Mount Ama Dablam. From Lukla, we descend 200m to the Thado Koshi River and cross a suspension bridge. Mt. Kusum Kangru looks amazing from this part of the trail. Continuing forward, you will cross a small Buddhist village called Ghat before reaching Phakding (2,650m/8,690 ft).

Phakding is a small village in the Khumbu region inside Dudh Kosi river valley, just north of Lukla and south of Monjo, at an altitude of 8380 ft (2610 m). Phakding is often the main stopping point for trekkers on their way to Mount Ama Dablam and Mount Everest.

Overnight stay at Khumbu Travel Lodge ( room with attached bathroom)
Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

Day 4: Trek from Phakding (2,650m / 8,562ft ) to Namche Bazaar (3,440m / 11,285ft)

Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar 11,042 ft. (3440 m). Namche Bazaar is the staging point for expeditions to Mount Ama Dablam and other Himalayan peaks in the area. Your day begins by crossing several suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi River. Then comes a forested trail leading you to a small Sherpa village of Monjo. As we continue trekking, we will reach Sagarmatha National Park Check Post, where we will register our permits. The trail then climbs through dense forests, making it challenging to trek. You will get the first sight of Mt. Everest from this forest. Trekking further, you will finally arrive at Namche Bazaar – the gateway to Everest.

Overnight stay at Sakura Guest House (room with attached bathroom)
Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

Day 5: Rest day and acclimatization at Namche Bazaar

You will stay one more day at Namche for acclimatization. Namche is a prosperous market town selling everything from Tibetan artifacts to trekking and climbing equipment. As a historic trading hub, famous for its homemade yak cheese and butter, Namche is situated on the slope of an arch-shaped mountain, overseeing the sights of glorious mountain peaks.

It once was the capital of Khumbu, where Sherpas from neighboring villages and Tibet would gather to trade commodities and display their traditional arts and crafts. Namche Bazaar, to this date, hasn’t forgotten its ancient culture and royal hospitality.

Trekkers are free to explore Namche Bazaar, famous for numerous cafes and restaurants with Wi-Fi, souvenir, and gear shops. Additionally, you can go on an optional hike to visit the Sagarmatha National Park Visitor Center and Khunde and Khumjung. The Sagarmatha National Park Visitor Center provides detailed information on various climbs in the area, memorabilia from different mountaineering expeditions, and information on the lifestyle and culture of the Sherpa people.

You will also be hiking up to Everest View Hotel to get a spectacular view of Mt. Everest. You will head back to Namche Bazaar.

After relaxing and acclimatizing at Namche, we will brace ourselves for the trek the next day.

Overnight stay at Sakura Guest House (room with attached bathroom)
Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

Day 6: Trek from Namche (3,440m / 11,285ft) to Tengboche/ Deboche (3,855m / 12,850ft) 5 hrs.

You will leave Namche and head to Tengboche. On the way, you will cross the beautiful village of Khunde (12,400 ft/3,780 m), one of the largest villages in Khumbu and home to Khunde Hospital, founded by Sir Edmund Hillary. The day’s walk is moderate and pretty, winding through a thick cedar forest. On your way up, you will also come across the Sherpa village of Thame (12,464 ft/3,800 m), off the main trekking path. This village provides you with an intimate view of the Sherpa culture. Interestingly many world-famous Sherpa’s have come from this region.

Vistas from Tengboche are spectacular. The pointed peaks of Thamserku and Kangtega stand to your south as Everest (29,035 ft/8,850 m), Lhotse (27,883 ft/8,498 m), Nuptse (25,843 ft/7,876 m), and Ama Dablam (22,487 ft/6,854 m) are visible to the north. In addition, you can see Kwangde (20,293 ft/6,185 m), Tawache (21,457 ft/6,540 m), and Kantega (22,235 ft/6,777 m).

Overnight stay at Hotel Good Luck
Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

Day 7: Trek from Tengboche (3,855m / 12,850ft) to Dingboche (4,360m / 14,290ft) 5 hrs.

On the route to Dingboche, you will be able to get spectacular views of the farmlands, chortens, mani walls, and several small villages. From the trails, you can also enjoy the views of several Buddhist shrines and monuments, yaks, and their pastures. As you move closer to Dingboche, you will see agricultural fields surrounded by stone walls. These walls protect crops from wild animals as well as cold winds. The locals grow barley, buckwheat, and potatoes in these fields.

Overnight stay at Hotel Good Luck
Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

Day 8: Rest day and acclimatization Dingboche (4,360m / 14,290ft)

Since you will have gained considerable height, you will acclimatize once more at Dingboche. This region has lush forests full of birch, conifers, and rhododendron forest. You will also hike to the top of the Nangkartshang peak to get spectacular views of – Mt. Tawache, Ama Dablam, Island Peak, Lhotse, Everest, and Pumori. There is another option – to visit the Chhukung Ri summit.

Overnight stay at Hotel Good Luck
Included standard meals (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

Day 9: Trek from Dingboche (4,360m / 14,290ft) to Ama Dablam Base Camp (15,000ft / 4,600m) 5 hours.

This route provides scenic views of some of the world’s tallest mountains. As you trek further, Ama Dablam appears closer and closer and becomes vividly stunning. Once you reach the Base Camp, you can see Ama Dablam’s stunning peak along with its hanging glacier. The panoramic view of the surrounding mountains is mesmerizing. Our Sherpa guide will quickly set up a tent on the open grassy area.