Ama Dablam expedition is the most famous peak. Ama Dablam means reliquary of the mother. Its references are the star-shaped necklace worn by Sherpanis (women of the Sherpa ethnic group). During, the Ama Dablum expedition We follow a normal route from the southwest. The route opens by Mike Gill, Barry Bishop, Mike Ward, and Wally Romanes in 1961. Ama Dablam expedition is in the Khumbu massif, at the foot of two 8000, Everest and Lhotse.
Along with the Matterhorn, Alpamayo, and K2, the Ama Dablam expedition is one of the four most beautiful mountains on the earth. additionally, this pyramid of rock and ice is a very nice objective for experienced climbers with, as a reward at the top, a fantastic view of the giants over 8000m that surround it, including Everest. Its aesthetics and its difficulty are real but superable for an experienced mountaineer, making it particularly attractive. Despite, everything it is accessible to about twenty climbers every day when the weather is good.
Ama dablum expedition considers the most beautiful and technical climbing peak in the world. many mountaineers and trekkers have passed during expeditions or treks to Everest base camp. Ama Dablam everyone has dreamed of it because its summit pyramid has impressed more than one. At 6,856 meters above sea level Mt. Ama Dablam represents a holy grail for seasoned mountaineers. . To achieve this dream, we will climb in a small group of participants. therefore, we provide an experienced Nepalese mountain guide per participant for their security.
We now have 15 days dedicated to your further acclimatization, rest, fix of the various high-altitude camps, and the final ascent to the summit. The route between the base camp and the advanced base camp (5400m): the path follows the ridgeline (gentle slope) which dominates the base camp. The route between the advanced base camp (5400m) and Camp 1 (5800m): crosses an area of large blocks of rocks. The camp is located above a large slab of rock a hundred meters that can be slippery.
Itinerary between Camp 1 and Camp 2 (6000m): the route follows a horizontal ridge with many crossings and passes several projections. At the end of this ridge is the “yellow tower”: a vertical projection of 6 meters. The camp is slightly above. Itinerary between camp 2 and camp 3 (6300m): departure from the camp by a steep section in snow/ice then crossing the gray tower: mixed delicately about 80m. After a crossing and a steep corridor, the ridge becomes easier to camp.
At last, the Itinerary between camp 3 and the summit (6856m) is climbing by steep snow slopes (+ 40 °) with the passage of a glacier snowfield before approaching the summit slope. From the summit, an exceptional view of a multitude of peaks including 5 to more than 8000m, Everest (8850m), the highest point on the planet, the Kangchenjunga (8586m), the third summit of the planet, the Lhotse (8516m), fourth, Makalu (8463m), fifth and Cho Oyu (8201m), sixth.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu. you are greeted at the airport by our team and then transferred to our hotel. Evening briefing from your guide.
- After approximately 15 hours of driving to the hotel
- Final altitude: approximately 13,50 m
- Meals: dinner
- Accommodation: night in the hotel
Day 2
We reserve this day for sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley and to prepare for trekking. After having a warm breakfast, we will leave the hotel in a private vehicle with an experienced tour guide. We will visit several UNESCO-listed world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley and the famous Swayambhunath stupa, and the Boudhanath stupa. These places are famous to have inherited ancient religious practices, architecture, and culture. But also make the last purchases if necessary and above all optimize the luggage in a mountaineering bag and a trekking bag.
Approximately 15 hours of driving to the hotel
Final altitude: approximately 1350 m
Meals: dinner
Accommodation: night in the hotel
Day 3
Either a morning transfer to Kathmandu airport or very early departure (around 4 am) for Ramechhap airport and breakfast organized on your arrival before your flight to Lukla. This visual flight, which can only be done in good weather conditions, offers a magnificent panorama of the Himalayas.On arrival in Lukla, the organization of the loads with the porters and the Sherpas then the start of the trek.
Number of walking hours: approximately 3 hours
Elevation: + 100 m / - 300 m
Final altitude: approximately 2,610 m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in a lodge
Day 4
We travel up the Dudh Khola River, with the magnificent Himalayan pines lining our route. Several bridges make us change banks according to the meanders of the river. Steep climb to the capital of Khumbu (Sherpa country). On the way, we admire the Thamserku and from time to time we see Everest. In Namche Bazaar, visit the village, very picturesque. You can walk the alleys of this village built in an amphitheater.
Number of hours of walking: about 6 h
Drops: + 1,000 m / - 350 m
Final altitude: approximately 3,440 m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in a lodge
Day 5
We climb in a small forest and admire for the first time
the high peaks of Khumbu (Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam), we arrive in the
villages of Kunde and Khumjung. It may be possible to visit the “Hillary High
School” and the Kunde hospital built on Hillary's initiative.
walking: about 3 h
Final altitude: approximately 3,440 m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in a lodge
Day 6
Leaving Namche, the path climbs above the houses to reach the ridge line. Passage of a small pass, then descent to the village of Khumjung. Superb view of the prince of the place, the Ama Dablam. Very nice day, a walk with beautiful views of the Himalayan range. We reach Tengboche, dominated by its gompa, a Buddhist monastery, which is a high place in Nepal. We are at the foot of Ama Dablam
walking: about 6 h
Final altitude: approximately 3,860 m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in a lodge.Tea house
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
We leave the base camp and reach the main valley at Pangboche. We retrieve the main route that leads us to Namche.
Approximately 6-7 hours of walking
Final altitude: approximately 3440 m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in the lodge
Day 11
We soon taste the gentle warmth of the low valleys
descending the forested gorges of the Dudh Khosi, crossing the villages of
Monjo and Phakding, before going back to Lukla where we thank the team of
porters. We will spend our last evening in the heart of Khumbu.
Approximately 6 hours of walking
Final altitude: approximately 46,00 m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in the lodge
Day 12
Day 13
Free day in Kathmandu also serves as a security day in
case of problems on the Lukla / Kathmandu or during trekking. Today, you have a
rest day to relax or you can also go shopping in Kathmandu or you can do
anything you like by yourself.
Final altitude: 1350 m
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: night in the hotel
Day 14
free time depending on the departure time of your flight
and our representative will drop you at the airport, ending your journey in
Nepal. We hope to be of service to you again. Thank you and safe travels.
Final altitude: approximately 13,50m
Meals: breakfast
Trip Included
- Arrival and Departure: Airport – Hotel transfers – Airport (Pick Up and Drop).
- 4-night Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu on a bed & breakfast Sharing Basis (Twin Bed Room).
- Welcome Dinner in tourist standard restaurant in Kathmandu with Office’s Staffs.
- Expedition Royalty and permit of Nepal Government to climb Mt. Everest, Sagarmatha National Park permit TIMS CARD & Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entry Permit and its fee.
- Khumbu Ice Fall Climbingcharge to (SPCC) Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee.
- 1 Government Liaison officer with full equipment, salary, and accommodation.
- Garbage Management: Stool Shipment Transfer & Garbage Deposit fees.
- Medical insurance & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved Nepalese staff during the trek and expedition.
- Trekking and climbing map.
- Domestic Flight) Fly from Kathmandu – Lukla while returning to Lukla – Kathmandu, as per itinerary.
- Expedition Stuffs Transportation: Necessary all equipment Transportation for all Members and Staff from Kathmandu to Lukla (by air cargo) and Base camp (by Porters / Yak) – While returning: Base camp to Lukla (by porters / Yak) and Lukla to Kathmandu (by air cargo). Based on the condition expedition stuff may transfer by land (KTM-Phaplu) or Heli (KTM-Lukla).
- Member Luggage Up to 70 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carried by porters or Yaks.
- 3 meals a day (BLD; including tea and coffee) and accessible accommodation at Hotel/Lodge during the trek and at the Basecamp. Well-managed base camp set up for members & Staffs.
- Porter: Porters per member up to Base camp from Lukla & Porters return from Base camp to Lukla.
- Base Camp Staff: Experienced and well-trained Base Camp Cook & kitchen Helpers as required.
- Staff Salary and allowance: All Nepalese staff & porter’s daily wages, salary, equipment, foods & clothing.
- Each member will have an individual tent in Base Camp.
- Base Camp Equipment: At Base camp: foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dinning Tent, 1 Kitchen Tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower Tent, 1 Staffs Tent, 1 Tent for Nepalese base camp staff, Store tents, Tables & chairs & all necessary cooking gears.
- Heater for base camp in each Dining and other necessary camps.
- 1 Solar panel and Generator for lights at base camp, battery charge, for laptop and other electronic devices.
- Medical checkup if each climber at the base camp before the summit attempt.
- Ice wall and Ladder training at basecamp by IFGMA GUIDE.
- High Altitude Climbing Sherpa: 1 veteran and Government Licensed per member. (1 Member: 1 Sherpa).
- Climbing Sherpa Salary & Allowance: Climbing Sherpa Salary, Equipment, Food, and Clothing.
- Bonus: Carry Bonus of Sherpas and Route Fixing Charges.
- Oxygen Bottle (O2): Summit Oxygen cylinder: 5 oxygen bottles (4 ltrs.) for each member and 3 oxygen bottles for each high-altitude Sherpa.
- Oxygen Mask & Regulator: 1 Set of Summit Oxygen masks & regulators for each member and high-altitude Sherpa.
- Back up Oxygen Cylinder, mask, and regulator (with appropriate charge).
- Gamow Bag: 1 Rescue sled (Gamow bag) for an emergency.
- High camp service: High Altitude Tent, Necessary cooking EPI gas, cooking pot, High food for a member, Sherpa, and other crews at (C1) (C2) (C3) and (C4). Group climbing gears, and fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period as required.
- Rope Fixing Team: The team of experienced Sherpas will fix the route On Everest (no extra charge will be applied to members).
- Satellite Phone for emergency communication carried by Sherpa, is also available for members with appropriate charge.
- Walkie-Talkie: Walkie–Talkie for communicating from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp.
- Permit: Satellite Phone/walkie-talkie permit for all members and staff.
- Internet facility (1 Mbps) will be available at the Base Camp (subject to a charge).
- Weather forecast report during the entire expedition.
- Comprehensive Medical kit for members and staff.
- climbing certificate (after climbing Mt.Ama Dablum successfully)
Trip Excluded
- International flight tickets
- Nepal Entry Visa fee
- Bank/wire transfer fees (if applicable)
- Lunch & Dinner during your stay in Kathmandu (except farewell dinner)
- Personal Travel Insurance and High-Altitude Insurance (Accident, Medical, and Emergency Rescue Evacuation)
- Personal Trekking and Climbing Gears
- Phone calls, internet, battery recharge, laundry, alcoholic beverages, bottled and canned beverages, specialty coffee or espresso drinks etc.
- Drone & Special filming permit
- Summit Bonus for Climbing Sherpa US $800.00
- Tips for Cook and Kitchen helpers
- Any other service cost which is not included in the Cost Includes
Trip Organization
- woolen hat 1
- fleece hat 1
- T-shirt 3
- Thermal full t-shirt (base layer) 2
- Fleece jacket 2
- Down jacket
- light insulating wear (mid-layer) 1
- Gore-Tex jacket 1
- Thermal Trouser (base layer) 2
- Trekking trousers (flexible ) 2
- down pant 1
- Gore-Tex pants 1
- Gore-Tex gloves 1 pair
- thin/warm gloves 2pairs
- Rain punch 1
- woolen shock (thick) 3 pairs
- sandal 1
- camp shoes (sports shoes) 1
- Trekking boot 1
- sun /glacier glass (uv protect ) 2
- snow gaiter (also buy in Nepal ) 1
- sleeping bags or liners (if possible ) 1
- personal first aid
- pocket knife` 1
- washing soap, towel, tooth pest/ brush
- sun lotion enough +30 /50 & lip guard 1+1
- Trekking poles (u can buy in Nepal as well) 1 pair
- headlights, water bottles, Thermos 1+1+1
- books, a camera, playing car
Trip FAQ's
How difficult is ama Dablam to climb?
Ama Dablam is considered a technically difficult mountain to climb, and it is rated as a highly challenging peak among the climbing community. It requires a combination of technical rock, ice, and mixed climbing skills, as well as a high level of fitness, endurance, and experience with high-altitude climbing.
The mountain's steep ridges, exposed rock, and hanging glaciers require climbers to use a range of climbing techniques, such as fixed lines, jumaring, rappelling, and ice climbing. The summit push involves a challenging vertical ascent that requires a high level of physical fitness and endurance.
Additionally, Ama Dablam is located in a remote and rugged area of the Himalayas, and the weather conditions can be highly unpredictable, with frequent snowstorms, high winds, and low temperatures.
As a result, climbing Ama Dablam requires a significant level of technical expertise, physical fitness, and experience with high-altitude mountaineering. Generally, it’s considered to be more challenging than other popular Mountain in the Himalayas, such as Himlung Himal and Baruntse Himal,
