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Ama Dablam Expedition
Duration
28 days
Trip Type
Trekking & Sightseeing
Meal & Accommodation
Breakfast in Kathmandu and all meals during the trek
Group Size
2-10 Persons
Transport
Private vehicle/Tourist Bus
Arrival On
Kathmandu
Departure From
Kathmandu
Best Month
March to May & Sep to Dec
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Price
USD $7340
Per Person
| Activities: | Trekking & Sightseeing | Fitness Level: | Challenging |
| Max Elevation: | 6,812m at Ama Dablam | Transportation: | Private vehicle/Tourist Bus |
| Best Month: | March to May & Sep to Dec | Group Size: | 2-10 Persons |
| Arrival on: | Kathmandu | Departure from: | Kathmandu |
| Meal: | Breakfast in Kathmandu and all meals during the trek | Duration: | 28 days |
| Accommodation: | Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and teahouses/tent during the trek/climb | Price: | USD 7340 per person |
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Overview
Ama Dablam Expedition easy, fun solid climb and safe expedition that can be a perfect trip for beginner, novice, and expert climbers. Mt. Ama Dablam (6,812m/22,349ft) is considered the prettiest mountain in the world. The pyramidical peak is a steep-faced mountain located in the northeastern Himalayan range of the Khumbu region.
Ama Dablam Expedition Trip Introduction:
The peak is a stunning beauty to look at besides the profound name of the peak. The beautiful peak stands tall surrounded by glaciers hanging on the sides gained its name as the Mother’s Necklace as Ama means mother and Dablam means jewel box referring to the beautiful hanging glaciers.
The Expedition will take you through a remarkable journey in 28 days. You will make a worthwhile trip with the best memories after the achievement of summiting the peak. The best time to go for the expedition is during the late Autumn season when the weather becomes predictable but cool. Climbers must be able to climb through steep rock and hard ice because they are fixed ropes.
Itinerary Outline:
1st Day: Arrival at Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel
2nd Day: Sightseeing tour around the Valley and Preparation for the Climb
3rd Day: Early Morning flight from Kathmandu to Lukla followed by the Trek to Phakding
4th Day: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar [3,440m/11,283ft]
5th Day: Acclimatization and exploration day at Namche Bazaar
6th Day: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Deboche
7th Day: Trek from Deboche to Pheriche
8th Day: Acclimatization or Rest Day at Pheriche
9th Day: Trek from Pheriche to Ama Dablam Base Camp
10th-22nd Day: Summit the peak, Mt. Ama Dablam, and trek back to Base Camp
23rd Day: Trek from the base Camp to Tengboche
24th Day: Trek from Tengboche to Namche Bazaar
25th Day: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla
26th Day: Flight back from Lukla to Kathmandu
27th Day: Leisure Day around the Kathmandu Valley
28th Day: International Departure as per flight schedule
Note: Because of bad weather, we could face some problems with domestic flights to/from Lukla delayed by a few hours or canceled for a day or more. It could happen very rarely, even in the best trekking season, as you know how climate changes affect our world. Thus, we always recommend you add supplement nights in Kathmandu after your trek if possible (just in case). If everything runs smoothly, you can also enjoy other activities like sightseeing, White water rafting, wildlife activities, and shopping, as you wish on those additional days. However, if you want Heli Rescue in the state of flight cancellation to/from Lukla, we can organize it as per your request at an extra cost.
Trip Cost Includes:
✅ All airport and hotel transportation by private vehicle in Kathmandu as per the itinerary suggested.
✅ Deluxe twin-sharing accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
✅ Welcome & farewell dinner in Kathmandu (Alcoholic beverages are excluded)
✅ Travel cost to and from Kathmandu to the destination
✅ Full board meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea & coffee) during the trek
✅ Seasonal fruits during the trek are provided
✅ Comfortable & clean accommodation on teahouse/lodge/tent during the trek
✅ Government Registered Trek guide (English speaking, First Aid and eco trained), Sherpa porter (one porter for two trekkers)
✅ All necessary paper works, entry fees, permits & TIMS card
✅ Down jacket, four seasonal sleeping bags, Nepal Vision Treks duffel bag, and trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion)
✅ First aid exclusive medical kit bag
✅ All government and local taxes
Trip Cost Excludes:
❌ Visa fees (You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu so (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)) International airfare to and from Kathmandu
❌ Lunch and dinner except for welcome & fare well dinner (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled plan)
❌ Any extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary plan
❌ Travel and rescue insurance
Amadablam Map
Itinerary
Welcome to the land of the Himalayas, Nepal. As scheduled, one of the representatives from Nepal Vision will be waiting for you at the Tribhuvan International Airport to help you with the further transfer to the hotel. After taking some refreshments in the hotel, we will meet again. We will take a short visit to one of the typical Nepalese restaurants where we will go for a welcome dinner followed by a short briefing about the expedition. Overnight stay at the hotel.
We will start the second day of the trip with a warm breakfast at the hotel. We will then head towards the major sights in the Kathmandu Valley. Kathmandu Valley has much to offer from the beauty of traditional houses and the blend of culture with nature. We will tour the UNESCO World Heritage Sites to experience the culture, tradition, and lifestyle of the people in the city. Our staff will be helping you with the preparation for your adventurous and memorable Mt. Ama Dablam Expedition with a beautiful tour of the city.
We will take a very early morning mountain flight to Lukla which will have you on the edge of your seats with excitement. As you head to Lukla in the surreal 40-minute flight, you will be able to see the gorgeous mountains peeking at you from the north with their glowing snow caps. After landing in Lukla, we will take some rest and head towards the beautiful settlement at Phakding. The trekking trails have a lot to offer from the beauty of nature expressed in the forms of waterfalls, suspension bridges, rivers, and lush forests. We will be walking through these beautiful trails for around 4-5 hours, to reach Phakding. The settlement provides you with a friendly environment, proper accommodations, and good food facilities. Overnight at Phakding.
Following our itinerary, we will head towards Namche Bazaar. It is one of the most popular stops for trekkers in the Everest Region. Namche is known for its cultural diversity and the unique marketplace which is often crowded by the Sherpa vendors. From Phakding, we will be trekking for about 6-7 hours taking uphill and downhill trails through different terrains. We will be walking in the Sagarmatha National Park which is a restricted area and asks to follow some rules. You will also cross the longest suspension bridge where you can see the prayer flags leading you to the beautiful settlement at Namche Bazaar.
We will take the fifth day of the trek at Namche Bazaar as an acclimatization day. We will need acclimatization with the increasing altitude as it is important for you to let your bodies get adjusted, adapt to the changing high altitudes, and prevent altitude sickness. You can also choose to explore the Namche region, a beautiful settlement with a famous marketplace. You can take the day as a great opportunity to learn about the culture and history. If you want, you can also take a short hike up to Syangboche viewpoint to get an amazing view which will take about an hour or two. Overnight at Namche Bazaar.
After taking a day for acclimatization and exploration at Namche Bazaar, we will continue the expedition. We will walk through the rising trail of Khyangjuma heading towards the Tengboche settlement. The Tengboche monastery gets close as we move forward. The Tengboche monastery is popular among travelers for its religious aspect as well as for being the viewpoint of the Tengboche region. We will then take a short descent passing through the Tengboche monastery that will lead us to the destination for the day. We will reach Deboche where we will also spend the night at a lodge there.
We will head towards Pheriche walking for a few hours. Pheriche is a small village that offers great views of the mountains in the region. The trails from Deboche to Pheriche will lead you to the small village through the rhododendron and birch forests which will decline slowly as you reach Pheriche. We will be passing through the trails with great views of the peaks like Everest, Ama Dablam, and Lhotse. We will then lead to crossing the Imja River which will eventually take us to the Dingboche settlement. We will take a short walk from Dingboche which will further lead us to the beautiful settlement of Pheriche. Overnight at Pheriche.
As we go to higher altitudes, there will be higher chances of altitude sickness, so, we will take another day as a rest day. You will be completely free to explore the surroundings. You can also take a short hike to nearby hills. Places like Nagakarsang Hill and Dingboche Viewpoint offer an amazing enjoy the beautiful view of the magnificent mountains looking down on you. We spend the night in Pheriche.
We will move further towards the Ama Dablam Base Camp (4,800m). The base camp is the gateway for the further summit to the Ama Dablam peak. The trekking trails from Pheriche to Ama Dablam Base Camp will take us towards a gradual uphill with beautiful views of the mountains very close to you. The Ama Dablam base camp will be our home for the day. We need to go for an early sleep as we will be starting the climbing process the next day.
We will start the summit on the tenth day of the trek. As per our itinerary, we will be spending about 13 days on the summit of the peak. The climb is a technical climb that might be more challenging than others if the needed precautions and preparations are not applied. Also, reaching an altitude of 6,812m is a long journey that requires proper acclimatization to safely summit the peak. We will acclimatize every time we reach a high camp. We will make our climb to Camp I following the standard guidelines and trails. After the climb, we will take an acclimatization day. The ascent will be technically challenging, so we must take some help from professional guides. We will move towards Camp II after taking acclimatization for a day. You can easily pass Camp II and Camp III as these are easily less technical than other camps. Finally, we will submit the glorious peak of Ama Dablam. After exploring the peak for a few hours, we will head back to the camp below. We will head back to the base camp on the 22nd day of the trek after the slow and steady guidance and preparation. We will be spending the night in tented camps throughout the journey.
After we complete our main goal to summit, Ama Dablam, one of the highest peaks of Nepal, we will make our way back. We will head towards Tengboche from the base camp. The trails for the day will be quite easy and interesting as you will walk downhill from the base camp. We will head to town retracing the steps into the settlement of Pheriche. We will walk for 4 to 5 hours, slowly moving downhill, crossing the beautiful valley of Deboche. We will reach Tengbochge for the overnight stay in one of the Lodge.
We will head downhill toward Namche Bazaar, the infamous marketplace in the Everest Region. We will head back to Namche Bazaar to make more memories filled with the laughter and joy of traveling. We will eventually reach Namche Bazaar after walking for about 5-6 hours on the ragged roads. We will spend the night at a lodge in Namche.
It will be one of the longest treks in the journey. We will head straight towards Lukla from Namche. The walk will take us through various beautiful settlements on the way till we reach Lukla. We will reach Lukla after a long walk of 9-10 km passing through many waterfalls, suspension bridges, and the Bhote Koshi river. Finally, after crossing the Bhote Koshi River for three times, we will reach Lukla.
We take a heavy breakfast early in the morning which will be the last meal in the Khumbu region for the trek. Soon after breakfast, we will go for the scenic flight back to Kathmandu. You will have an amazing flight enjoying the picturesque views of the multiple mountains. We will land in the capital city, Kathmandu after 40 minutes where you’ll have plenty of time to rejuvenate yourself.
This day will be officially the last day of our Ama Dablam Expedition. We will be ending the last day of the trip with a leisurely day enjoying the tour around the city. You can enjoy your day on your own doing the things you love. You can also go for a food hunt or a sightseeing tour around the valley. You’ll have plenty of things to see around the valley. In the evening, we will meet again for a farewell dinner in one of the restaurants in the city. We will commemorate our beautiful journey together.
You can start any further additional adventure you planned with us if you are not planning to return to your country. If you are planning or going as per your schedule, you can spend the last day in any last-minute shopping for gifts or souvenirs for your loved ones. You’ll be taken to the international airport to catch your flight onward to your destination. Our journey ends here for this time. We wish you a wonderful Himalayan adventure with us!
Amadablam Altitude Chart
FAQ
You can apply for the Nepali Visa online and get to the airport with a filled printed form. If you filled out the online form, you can get the visa form on arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport. You can get the booths at the Tribhuvan International Airport where you can fill out the forms that will be processed shortly later. After that, you will get your on-arrival visa within a few hours of your arrival. You will need a passport and some passport photos along with cash for the procedure.
The Nepalese Visa cost completely depends on the number of days you will be staying in Nepal. The cost of the Visa increases as per the number of days. An additional number of days require extra fees. The normal cost for the Visa as per the number of days is listed below:15 days cost USD 3030 days cost USD 5090 days cost USD 125Additional days cost USD 45 for 15 additional days while every extra day from that costs USD 3 per day.
The highest point of the Ama Dablam Expedition is 6,812 m which is at the Ama Dablam summit.
The Ama Dablam expedition itinerary will take around 27 days to complete the climb and return back. However, the first 10 days include trekking to the base camp of the peak. The climbing officially starts on the 10th day and continues till day 22. A total of 13 days are separated as the climbing session in this expedition, which includes the days you will be climbing to the summit of the peak and getting back to the base camp.
The routes decided for the Ama Dablam Expedition-27 days have been decided by professional guides with the team. This is the safest route with the best views and covers most of the popular attractions. If you want to make changes to your itinerary, you can consult with the guides and adjust a few things in the itinerary as long as it does not hamper the safety of the crew and yourself included.
The Ama Dablam Expedition is not for beginners or weak-hearted climbers. The Ama Dablam Expedition is a thrilling climb for the experts who has proper technical skills and has faced harsh climbing sessions.
Ama Dablam is a technical climb that lasts for almost a month. There are some difficulties you will face during the expedition. Some of the basic difficulties you may face during this expedition are:Chances of altitude sickness due to the high altitude gain.Unexpected weather plays a difficulty during your climbDifficult technical sessions
Having prior knowledge and experience regarding the use of the equipment and climbing peaks is a must for Ama Dablam. The difficulty of the peak and the high altitude at 6,812m is the main reason that makes the peak a bad choice for beginners. The technical sections during the climb are quite difficult and require some experience in the field to complete the summit.
The Ama Dablam Expedition routes start just like the Everest Base Camp trek routes in the famous Khumbu trekking region. Beginners can easily ascend the trekking routes. However, reaching the base camp of Ama Dablam Peak is where the difficult route begins. From the Base Camp to Camp I is one of the most challenging climbing routes. The technical sections are not beginner-level. The route, however, slowly gets easier as you reach the top.
Yes, Ama Dablam is mostly a technical climb. It is a challenging climb from the base camp to the first camp which will require a lot of technical skills. The climb to the next camp will be comparatively little easier which will still require some technical skills.
As the Ama Dablam expedition takes you to an altitude of 6812 meters, the oxygen gets thinner at a higher altitude. For this reason, you will require oxygen cylinders.
The best time for the Expedition is during the Autumn Season in the months of September to November and the spring season from March to May.
Yes, you must take travel insurance when you are traveling to high-altitude regions. If you are going mountaineering to peaks above 5000 meters, you must take your travel insurance and climbing insurance. Your travel insurance will pay for your rescue in case of emergencies.
You will need proper gear and equipment for the Ama Dablam expedition. Climbing a portion of the trip is comparatively challenging and requires some professional skills or prior experience. So using the equipment and gears properly is a must. Basic climbing equipment like a pickaxe, carabiners, fixed rope, climbing boots, helmets, crampons, harness ice screws, etc is a must.
The cost of the Ama Dablam expedition depends on your preferences and expenses. The standard Ama Dablam expedition for 27 days will cost around USD 7555 per person which will cover everything from your food to accommodation along with staff and transportation during your trip.
If you want, you can buy climbing gear and equipment for personal use in the future. But if you choose not to buy the gears, you can always rent the gears and equipment from thecompany.
There is a high chance of altitude sickness during your Ama Dablam Climb. The altitude gain during the climb is fast till we reach the altitude of 6,812m. This causes your body to get altitude sickness. You can take proper breaks during your climb to prevent altitude sickness. Also, during the climb, you must acclimatize after reaching each camp to avoid any altitude sickness. This will help prevent symptoms. But you should always carry some medicines to counter the symptoms just in case.
The staff does expect you to tip them for their service. However, you should feel pressured. You should tip them 10 percent of their charge for their service.
The accommodations during the trekking part of the expedition are mostly in the tea houses and lodges. Once you get to the base camp of the peak, your accommodation will change into the tented camps. Make sure you bring warm clothes along with warm sleeping bags on the nights so that you won’t get very cold at high altitudes.
In case of any emergencies, you have to communicate with your trekking or climbing guide so that you get help from professionals as they will know exactly what to do in any situation. If you are out of breath due to oxygen deficiency, they will provide you with oxygen and call for emergency rescue if the case is serious. Trust the guide and communicate with them in case of any emergency.
Departure Date
Departure dates for Ama Dablam ExpeditionWe provide a series of fixed departure trek, tour and expeditions in Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet and India. If you are single and wishing to be with a group, you can join our fixed departure schedule. If the schedule dates are not convenient for you, contact us & let us know; we are more than happy to customize our trips to suit your needs. If any individuals or group doesn’t want to join with our other group, we can operate as per your wish and requirement. We are ground operator of these Himalayan destination and able to arrange your trip as per your interested date and choice.
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