Overview
We are embarking on one of the most beautiful peaks in the world at almost 7000 meters, the one that many mountaineers and trekkers have passed during expeditions or treks in the Khumbu region:
Everyone has dreamed of it and its summit pyramid has impressed more than one. At 6812 meters above sea level, Ama Dabam represents a holy grail for seasoned mountaineers and its ascent is earned. To achieve this, we secure the services of an experienced high-altitude sherpa per participant.
Although the ascent can be done in two high-altitude camps, we favor the option of a third camp. This approach requires logistical constraints but gives the best chance of reaching the summit.
Ultimately, our final strategy will be guided by weather conditions, as they play a critical role in any high-altitude adventure. Are you ready to conquer Ama DablaAm with us? Let’s make your dream a reality!
Itinerary
Expand AllUpon your arrival in Kathmandu, our local team warmly welcomes you at the airport. You will then be escorted to the hotel, where you can enjoy some well-deserved relaxation. The itinerary includes a briefing about the trek's progress and presentation, followed by leisure time. If you arrive in the morning, you'll have the entire day at your disposal. This can be used for rest or for those interested, to explore the surroundings freely. It's an ideal chance to deeply experience Nepalese culture and indulge in the local culinary delights.
Transfer to hotel
Final altitude: approximately 1350 m
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: night in the hotel
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.
Final altitude: approximately 1350 m
Meals: dinner
Accommodation: night in the hotel
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.
Walking: approximately 3 hours
Final altitude: approximately 2,610 m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in a lodge
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.
6 hrs of walking
Final altitude: approximately 3,440 m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in a lodge
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
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
A long stage that familiarizes your body with the altitude. The route offers an almost permanent view of the Ama Dablam but also the Thamserku while climbing steadily. We pass Pangboche, which was until the arrival of tourism one of the last permanently inhabited high-altitude villages. Many Pangboche villagers have gone on expeditions to the highest peaks and Everest. Porters, then altitude sherpas, and finally guides for those who have realized their dream. The village also paid a heavy price to the mountain. You enter the heart of the upper Khumbu, and the landscape becomes more mineral. Dingboche (4400m) marks the intersection of the Chukhung and Everest valleys.
walking: about 3 h
Final altitude: approximately 3,960 m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in a lodge
We branch off towards the base camp of Ama Dablam. The camp is very nice with a nice flat surface. The view of Ama Dablam is breathtaking!
walking: 5 h
Final altitude: approximately 4,600 m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in a tent or in a lodge
Now, we have 15 days dedicated to your further acclimatization, rest, installation of the various high-altitude camps, and the final ascent to the summit.
– Route between the base camp and the high camp (5400m): the path follows the ridgeline (gentle slope) which dominates the base camp.
– Route between the high camp (5400m) and Camp 1 (5800m): crossing 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 passing 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.
– Itinerary between camp 3 and the summit (6856m): mounted by steep snow slopes (+ 40 °) with the passage of a bergschrund before approaching the summit slope. From the summit, an exceptional view of a multitude of peaks including 5 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.
Accommodation: tent
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
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
Early in the morning, you will take a flight from Lukla to Ramechapp and then drive to Kathmandu.
Final altitude: 1350m
Accommodation: Hotel
Meal: Breakfast- Lunch and Dinner
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
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.
Approximately 20 minutes of driving to the airport
Final altitude: approximately 13,50m
Meals: Breakfast
Included & Excluded
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ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE :
Airport - Hotel transfers – Airport (Pick Up and Drop), by private vehicle.
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HOTEL ACCOMMODATION IN KATHMANDU :
4-night hotel in Kathmandu (4-star category) - single room on bed and breakfast plan. |
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WELCOME DINNER :
One Welcome Dinner in a tourist standard restaurant in Kathmandu with Office’s Staff. |
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PERMITS :
Expedition Royalty and a permit fee from the Nepal Government to climb Mt. Ama Dablam, Sagarmatha National Park, and Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality entry permit and fee. |
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LIAISON OFFICER :
1 Government Liaison officer with full equipment, salary, and accommodation. |
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GARBAGE MANAGEMENT :
Stool Shipment Transfer & Garbage Deposit Fees. |
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INSURANCE :
Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved Nepalese staff during the trek and expedition. |
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MAP :
Trekking and climbing map. |
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DUFFLE BAG :
One Alpinist club Duffle Bag. |
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MEMBER TRANSPORTATION :
(Domestic Flight) Fly from Kathmandu – to Lukla And Lukla - to Kathmandu, as per itinerary. |
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EXPEDITION STUFFS TRANSPORTATION :
All necessary expedition 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). |
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MEMBER LUGGAGE :
Up to 40 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek to be carried by porters or Yaks. |
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FOOD AND LODGING :
3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Hotel/Lodge during the trek and at the Basecamp. Hygienic and fresh green vegetables, fresh meat, fruits, and soft drinks will be served during the entire expedition using helicopter flights. Well-managed base camp set up for members & Staff. |
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PORTER :
Porters per member up to the Base camp and from the Basecamp (both ways). |
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BASE CAMP STAFF :
Experienced and well-trained Base Camp Cook & kitchen Helpers as required. |
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STAFF SALARY AND ALLOWANCE :
All Nepalese staff & porters' daily wages, salary, equipment, food & clothing. |
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BASE CAMP TENT :
Each member will have a tent in Base Camp. |
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BASE CAMP EQUIPMENT :
Single Tent, foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dinning Tent, 1 Kitchen Tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower Tent, 1 staff tent, 1 Tent for Nepalese base camp staff, Store tents, Tables & chairs & all necessary cooking gears. |
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HEATER :
Heater at base camp in each Dining and other necessary camps. |
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SOLAR/GENERATOR/LIGHT :
Solar panel and Generator for lights at base camp, battery charger for laptop, and other electronic devices. |
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TRAINING :
Oxygen, Mask Regulator, Ice wall, and gear training at Basecamp by Sherpa Guide. |
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HIGH ALTITUDE CLIMBING SHERPA :
1 government-licensed climbing Sherpa per member (1 Member: 1 Sherpa), during the entire climb from Basecamp to the summit and back, and on each rotation. |
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ASSISTANCE :
Climbing Sherpa to assist in carrying your gear to the high camps. |
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CLIMBING SHERPA SALARY & ALLOWANCE :
Climbing Sherpa Salary, Equipment, Food, and Clothing. |
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BONUS :
Carry Bonus of Sherpas and Route Fixing Charges. |
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OXYGEN BOTTLE (O2) :
Oxygen bottles will be in stock at base camp in case of an emergency (with an appropriate charge).
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OXYGEN MASK & REGULATOR :
1 Set of Summit Oxygen masks will be in base camp in case of an emergency. |
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HIGH CAMP SERVICE (INFRASTRUCTURE AND LOGISTICS :
High Altitude Tent, Necessary cooking EPI gas, cooking pot, High food for a member, Sherpa, and other crews at (C1) (C2) and (C3). Group climbing gears, and fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period as required. |
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HIGH ALTITUDE TENT :
Members will share tents in high camps (2 members: 1 tent). |
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ROPE FIXING TEAM :
The team of experienced Sherpas will fix the rope and the route. |
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SATELLITE PHONE :
Satellite Phone for emergency communication carried by Sherpa, also available for members with an appropriate charge. |
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WALKIE-TALKIE :
Walkie–Talkie for communicating from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp. |
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WEATHER FORECAST :
Weather forecast report during the entire expedition. |
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MEDICAL KIT :
Comprehensive Medical kit for members and staff. |
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CERTIFICATE :
Ama Dablam climbing certificate(after climbing Ama Dablam successfully). |
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AIR FARE :
International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu). |
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NEPAL ENTRY VISA FEE :
The Nepalese Visa fee is $ 125 USD for 90 Days. |
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LUNCH & DINNER :
Lunch & dinner during the stay in Kathmandu (also in case of early return from Trekking / Expedition than the scheduled itinerary). |
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EXTRA NIGHTS IN KATHMANDU :
Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition, or domestic flight cancellation (for any other reason) other than the scheduled itinerary. |
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INSURANCE POLICY :
Insurance covering both medical and high-altitude evacuation costs (for the trip cancellation, interruption, high-altitude rescue & air evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.) *Mandatory |
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PERSONAL EXPENSES :
Telephone Calls, Internet, Toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers, and any Alcoholic beverages (during the trek and in Kathmandu but we will have soft drinks for members at base camp). |
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PERSONAL CLIMBING EQUIPMENT :
Clothing, Packing Items, Bags, Personal Medical Kit, and all kinds of Personal Trekking / Climbing Gear. |
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FILMING :
Special Filming, Camera, and Drone permit fee. |
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INTERNET SERVICE :
Not included during the trek and the expedition. |
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SUMMIT BONUS :
Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa - Minimum 700 USD. |
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TIPS :
Calculate some tips for Basecamp and high camp staff – Minimum 350 USD. |
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EXTRA :
Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary and other items not listed in the “Cost Includes” section. |
Trip Organization
Ama Dablam Peak Climbing Details
Your guide, from your arrival in Kathmandu until your departure, is responsible for the success of your trip and oversees your team. Do not hesitate to ask him questions, respect his position as the team leader, and above all follow his advice! Often your guide is the only English-speaking member of the team. In the mountains and, especially when during high-altitude travels, your guide is responsible for the safety of the group. The instructions he gives and the remarks he makes to all participants must be carefully followed. The interest and safety of the trekking group must be preserved, even when it may be to the detriment of an individual member of the group.
your private guide
For your success and safety, we provide one high-altitude Sherpa per participant. They assist during key moments of the ascent and the summit push. Each Sherpa is highly experienced, having led expeditions above 8,000 meters. They are selected for you and generally speak English. While they may not always be by your side during camp rotations, they also transport gear and set up camps. There is a summit bonus for your high-altitude sherpa to be paid on-site in cash after the climb. This bonus is due from the moment you leave the last camp towards the summit during your summit push attempt.
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Your Trekking staff may include several members, each with specific responsibilities:
- The Guide Leader : is responsible for and leader of the whole team and is treated with respect by all. Often he has earned his position by starting as a porter and rising through the ranks.
- Climbing sherpa: Responsible for fixing ropes, guiding you to the summit, and assisting with technical climbing while carrying essential gear.
- The Cook: is responsible for all meals and is on a trek that doesn’t use lodges for meals. (camping trek )
- The kitchen boy: is an assistant to the cook. ( camping trek )
- The Assistant Guide: is actively helping clients under the leader’s direction and set camp.
- The porter: carries loads for the trekking group, essential in Nepal’s mountainous terrain where roads are limited. Regulations ensure a maximum weight limit and a minimum wage for their work. Porters are provided with proper gear based on the trekking route and are insured for alpine treks.
Accommodations in Kathmandu during Ama Dablam climbing
In Kathmandu, you will be accommodated in a hotel. We use different hotels depending on availability. The two preferred hotels are:
- Hotel Himalayan Suit: Located in the heart of Thamel, this hotel is ideal for walking the bustling streets of Kathmandu. The spacious rooms all have a bathroom, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi. A fully equipped and active dining room is available for all meals, and the breakfast buffet offers a wide choice of foods. The hotel offers currency exchange, laundry services, and luggage storage
- Sampada Garden: Located just 20 minutes on foot from Thamel and Durbar Square, this hotel is convenient for exploring Kathmandu. The rooms have all the necessary comforts for your stay: air conditioning, bathroom, and Wi-Fi. Breakfasts are served as a generous buffet. The hotel provides currency exchange, laundry services, and luggage storage.
Accommodation during the Trek and Ama Dablam Expedition
During the trek until we reach the base camp we will stay in a Lodge or Tea house and Base camp, we will stay in Tent
During the trek to Ama Dablam Base camp: You will stay in the Lodge. Lodges in Nepal are very random in terms of comfort. Lodges can look like a refuge or sometimes a homestay. They are mostly family homes with double, triple, rooms. Toilets and showers are always separate. but Lukla, Phakding, Namche and Dingboche have attached Bathroom Rooms Is possible
Ama Dablam Base camp camp: At base camp, we stay in tents. Since we'll be here for several days, we aim to make it as comfortable as possible to help everyone recover after returning from higher camps and summit. Each person has a 1 tent with a comfortable mattress. There's a heated mess tent where we gather to eat and relax, with tables and chairs set up inside. We also have a shower tent and a toilet tent, where solid waste is collected in barrels for proper disposal
High Altitude Camps: During the ascent, at the high camps, we have a high-altitude tent for 2 people, or even 3 people at the last camps.
Meal in Kathmandu, Trekking and in Ama Dablam climbing
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, a welcome dinner is provided on the first evening. Similarly, upon return from the expedition, a farewell meal is provided. In the cities, many small (or large) restaurants allow us to discover the typical local cuisine.
During the Trek in Lodge Meals: Evening Meals and Breakfast are prepared by the lodge cooks and are taken in the lodge dining room or under the mess tent. Depending on the profile of the stages (length of the day's walk and/or presence of water), midday Lunch will be served hot in the Lodge
Ama Dablam base Camp Meal: All meals are prepared by the kitchen team using local ingredients including rice, pasta, lentils, potatoes, vegetables, eggs, a little meat, etc. They are served to you in a Dining tent. Non-alcoholic hot drinks such as tea or coffee are offered to you at will. We recommend that you stay constantly hydrated.
High Altitude Camps Meal: At high altitudes, eating can be difficult, and freeze-dried food is usually necessary. While this food might taste fine at lower elevations, it can quickly become unappealing in high-altitude camps. we will provide freeze-dried dishes and share your preferences. We’ll do our best to match these, depending on available stock. You can also bring up your favorite foods for the expedition. for higher camp, Each tent is equipped with a stove to melt snow for water, prepare freeze-dried meals, and make hot drinks. Gas cartridges will be provided
Stay Hydration: Carry water purification tablets (e.g., Hydroclonazone or Micropur) to treat water based on the source and your guide’s advice. Purified water may be available, reducing the need for bottled water. Glacier meltwater lacks minerals, which can lead to dehydration and stomach issues. To prevent this, bring 2–3 tubes of mineral salt tablets (10 per tube) to mix into your water. Avoid relying only on tea, coffee, or plain water.
Here is a typical one-day menu for the trekking and Base camp for example:
Breakfast: eggs, toast or chapati, or Tibetan bread or pancakes, or pancakes, butter/jam, tea or coffee
Lunch: a main course, tea or coffee
Dinner: soup, main course, fruit (fresh or canned), tea or coffeeDuring the trek, tea or coffee is served with meals. Two cups per person are included. Apart from these included menus, other drinks and foodstuffs will be at your expense.
Water: We provide water purification tablets. and Recommended to bring refilling bottles with purified water. Avoid buying mineral water due to its environmental impact.
Ama Dablam Difficulty Leve
This expedition is for participants in excellent physical condition with strong endurance and mental resilience. You should have prior mountain experience and be comfortable with hiking, trekking, or mountaineering. Knowledge of rope handling and traveling in a roped party is required.
Due to the high altitude, cold, and wind, this expedition is demanding. Each participant carries a light backpack with essentials, while high-altitude Sherpas transport heavier gear.
The route requires mountaineering gear (crampons, harness, ice axe, ropes) and involves steep glacier sections and level 4/5 rock climbing. It is suited for experienced mountaineers who have completed similar routes, even at lower altitudes.
Challenges increase with altitude, weather conditions, heavy packs, and fatigue. Experience is key.
Preparation for the Ama Dablam climbing
Preparing for the trek requires several months of preparation with 4 to 6-hour walks every weekend for stamina and participating in a sport that requires short periods of high exertion.
Medical check-up Before going Peak climbing
Being in good health is essential to enjoy your Alpinist Club trip fully. If your last medical visit was more than four years ago, please get another general physical exam and tell your doctor the nature of your trip (climate, altitude, difficulty, etc.). The altitude also has the effect of reviving dental problems or other chronic pain, so getting a dental checkup is also prudent. If you are undertaking a high-altitude expedition, we advise you to consult a mountain medicine specialist.
Acute Mountain Sickness
This trip takes place at high altitudes so that some people may experience altitude-related discomforts like headaches, loss of appetite, and swelling of limbs. Most of these symptoms usually go away within a few days, but sometimes they can develop into a serious illness: pulmonary or cerebral edema. There are no preventive drugs for AMS. Diamox diuretic is often effective for symptomatic relief, but you should first check with your doctor to verify that it is not contraindicated for you. Think about it before you go.
Transfers/ Transport During Trip
All transfers are provided in private vehicles.
Group size for the Ama Dablam climbing
The group is composed of 1 to 10 participants maximum. The number of participants is voluntarily limited to allow a better immersion, to not embarrass our hosts, to develop spaces of freedom and to allow a great flexibility of operation. However, the maximum number can be exceeded in the case where the last person who registers wishes to travel with another or several other people. The services will not be modified and the conditions of the trip will be identical as a result.
Camping Equipment for Ama Dablam Climbing
All logistical equipment is provided, including individual tents at the base camp with mattresses, mess tent, shower tent and toilet tent, as well as all collective and individual cooking equipment. At altitude, tents, stoves with gas cartridges, ropes and anchors.
Personal Equipment
Personal equipment is not provided, but a complete list will be shared later. We will refine the list with you during the preparation days and up until departure based on your questions.
High-altitude sleeping bags, full suits, and quality down jackets are costly items you may not use often. We offer these specific items for rent during the expedition. You must return the equipment clean and in good condition, with a deposit required.
Security And Communication
We have at least one Iridium satellite phone for logistics, weather updates, and security. Participants may use it under certain conditions—please contact us for private use. All camps are connected by radio, with access for the expedition leader, participants, and high-altitude Sherpas. A hyperbaric chamber will be available at base camp, and a lighter, essential pharmacy will be stocked at higher camps.
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FAQ's
Expand AllAma Dablam is a unique peak popular for its easiness to climb and mixed terrain. The rock, snow, and ice make the entire climbing experience more enjoyable. It is unique because it offers more than the Himalayan snow plod. The climbers enjoy climbing as a whole as it has moderate technical difficulty on the mix of rock, snow, ice, and mixed terrain. It offers you more than this and is a suitable adventure.
You don't have to have extensive experience to climb Ama Dablam. You will be guided prior by a guide who has years of experience. The members have a good knowledge of roped climbing and descending techniques that will be taught to the climbers. The experience is not required but but you must be physically fit and should have good health.
Ama Dablam looks difficult however the climbing grades are easy and mostly 3rd and 4th class scrambling.The sections the climbers need to cover are North American 5.7, British Severe, and French 4. Even though it is easy do not underestimate the challenges of mountains. It is extremely exposed, so it is necessary to carry good-quality ropes.
The perfect season to ascend Mount Ama Dablam is Spring ( April – May ) and autumn ( September – November ). These seasons are ideal for ascending due to stable weather conditions, clear skies, and suitable weather-climbing conditions.
Typically climbing Ama Dambalm does not require oxygen for many of the climbers. However, we carry emergency oxygen to minimize the risk.
It will take 28 days to climb the Ama Dablam expedition.
Ama Dablam is well known for its breathtaking majesty and alluring appearance. In contrast to Everest, which is partly hidden by neighboring peaks, Ama Dablam is distinguished by its traditional, pinnacle-like shape. Known as the "Matterhorn of the Himalayas," it is acclaimed as Asia's most recognizable peak made of rock, ice, and snow.
There is just one typical path. For the Ama Dablam Expedition, the normal route accounts for 99.9% of all ascents, including South West Ridge.
You need to acquire certain permits before climbing Ama Dablam. The climbers need to have a Climbing Permit from the Nepal Mountaineering Association(NMA), Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit, and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entrance Permit.
Climbing permits can be purchased for $400 per climber for a maximum of 15 individuals, though prices can vary. Furthermore, a $2000 refundable waste deposit needs to be made.
The climbers will experience various temperatures during the climb at a base camp of 4500 m. Usually, during days the camp may be warm whereas nights and early mornings are cold. At the advanced base camo 5100 m, the temperature is cold, and it becomes breezy along the fog. While climbing on camp 1, you will start noticing the temperature rise. At camp 2 6000 m, the climbers will face sunlight. As you reach a height of 6500 m you can feel the wind along lower temperatures.
We highly suggest you invest in good mountaineering equipment. It is recommended to carry ice – an axe, ascender, good mountaineering mid-weight harness, figure 8 four 2 – meter slings, 2 locking carabiners, and four standard carabiners. The helmet that must fit over a warm hat and the headtorch with the extra batteries, 3 one liter water bottles, ropes, rock and ice protection, tents, stove, fuel, food, walkie talkies are the essentials to carry.
Lightweight running/trainers/trail shoes, robust single trekking/mountain boots made of full leather, ankle-high boots for boulder hopping and rock climbing, scrambling to camp 2, and 7000 / 8000-meter boots are recommended while selecting the boots.
The biggest challenge while ascending Ama Dablam is the bad weather conditions. If you climb during October it is overcrowded. November is better as it is less crowded and more consistently better in terms of weather.
The climbers must be at least age 16 to climb Ama Dablam. There is no maximum age as long as you're in good health conditions and are physically fit.
