Ama Dablam Expedition Autumn Season – Ama Dablam alternatively known as Amai Dablang; is a small snow capped and great challenged peak of 6812 meters / 22349 feet, considered the most beautiful mountain in Everest region Himalayas range of eastern Nepal.
Ama Dablam means “Mother’s necklace”; the long ridges on each side like the arms of a mother (Ama) protecting her child, and the hanging glacier thought of as the Dablam, the traditional double-pendant containing pictures of the gods, worn by Sherpa women.
For several days, Ama Dablam dominates the eastern sky for anyone trekking to Mount Everest base camp.
Ama Dablam was first climbed on 13th of March, 1961 by Mike Gill (NZ), Barry Bishop (USA), Michael Gill, Mike Ward (UK) and Wally Romanes (NZ) via the Southwest Ridge. Climbing Team was led by Sir Edmund Hillary. They were well-acclimated to altitude, having wintered over at 5800 meters near the base of the peak as part of the Silver Hut Scientific Expedition.
We provides very professional, supportive and friendly mountaineering logistic services from Kathmandu to the Ama Dablam Base Camp.
Ama Dablam Expedition Spring Season – Ama Dablam alternatively known as Amai Dablang; is a small snow capped and great challenged peak of 6812 meters / 22349 feet, considered the most beautiful mountain in Everest region Himalayas range of eastern Nepal.
Ama Dablam was first climbed on 13th of March, 1961 by Mike Gill (NZ), Barry Bishop (USA), Michael Gill, Mike Ward (UK) and Wally Romanes (NZ) via the Southwest Ridge. Climbing Team was led by Sir Edmund Hillary. They were well-acclimated to altitude, having wintered over at 5800 meters near the base of the peak as part of the Silver Hut Scientific Expedition.
Itinerary:
Day 01 – Arrive Kathmandu
Day 02 – Kathmandu. Preparation of Expedition.
Day 03 – Kathmandu- Lukla-Phakding (2640 meters).
Day 04 – Namche Bazaar (3446 meters).
Day 05 – Acclimatization in Namche Bazzar.
Day 06 – Trek to Tyangboche (3860 meters).
Day 07 – Trek to Pangboche (3900 m.) and to Ama Dablam Base Camp (4600 m.).
Day 08 to 24 – Ama Dablam (6812 meters) Climbing Period.
Day 25 – Trek down to Tyangboche (3860m).
Day 26 – Tyangboche to Namche Bazaar (3440 m.).
Day 27 – Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2886 m.) 5 to 6 hrs.
Day 28 – Fly back to Kathmandu.
Day 29 – Reserve /Contingency day.
Day 30 – Departure from Kathmandu.
Cost: USD 4800 per person.
Arrive to Kathmandu, an exciting and memorable experience with the panoramic view of snow-capped Himalayan range greets your sight. Our Airport Representative will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel.
We will finalize paperwork-permit for your trip. Final checking of your climbing equipment. Sightseeing tours of Kathmandu Valley.
An early morning flight takes us from Kathmandu airport to Lukla Tenzing-Hillary Airport at 2804 meters after 35 minutes scenic flight. Lukla is the hub airport to Khumbu which renamed Tenzing-Hillary Airport too. On arrival at the airport guide will brief you and introduce our porters before we begin our trek towards Phakding at 2610 meters.
Trek to Namche Bazaar (3441 meters) 5.30 hours. Namche Bazaar known as the capital of Khumbu and the Gateway to Everest which is home to many good hotels and lodges here, along the whole Everest trail this is quite a big village.
Namche Bazaar Acclimatization day. We will spend a day here in order to acclimatize and adjust to the thinning of the air. As well as a short trek where a museum is celebrating the traditional customs of the Sherpa people. Today we hike up the Syangboche Airport around Everest View Hotel. From this point, we can see rewarding views of the Himalayas with a stunning sunrise and sunset over the panorama of Khumbu peaks.
Trek to Tyangboche Monastery (3860 meters) 5 hours. We trek to an altitude of 3860 meters today. On reaching Tyangboche our guide will tell you about the local monastery situated here. The group will be taken to observe a prayer ceremony either in the evening or morning depending on how the days trekking went.
rek from Tyangboche to Pangboche (3900m) 3 hrs. Lunch there . Pangboche is the place near by Ama Dablam Base Camp. Arrive Ama Dablam Base Camp (4600 m.) on your time. Try to adjust your self on high altitudes.
Trek down to Tyangboche Monastery (3860m.) after your successful try.
Trek to Namche Bazar from Tyangboche Monastery. You may visit Monastery then continue through the rhododendron and Juniper forest. Follow Dudhkoshi river and descend rapidly through the pine forests before reaching Sansa. Keep a look for wildlife such as mountain goats, snow leopards, colorful pheasants etc. a scenic and pleasant walk brings you to Namche for the overnight.
Walk at your own best pace, leisurely and enjoy the lush green scenery around. Apart from few short uphill climbs and then down to the Bhote-Koshi River crossing it three times and the only long climb will be just before Lukla which will take approximately 45 minutes from a place called Choplung or from the old big oak tree. On reaching Lukla, Enjoy time to reflect on the trek as a group and the personal achievement of all those who took part. Prepare for the last day great dinner with the fellow Sherpa crew, porters and climbing members.
The flight time to Kathmandu are schedule for normally for morning, sometime the flight time can be delayed due to bad weather and other reason, depending upon the flight time make way to the terminal for security check. This scenic flight from Lukla takes about 35 minutes to Kathmandu, a scenic view of the snow capped peaks can be seen from window of the plane. Arrive Kathmandu domestic terminal and drive to your Hotel.
Contingency / Leisure day in Kathmandu. Farewell-Celebration dinner. Local Shopping.
After your complete trek, transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your final flight departure. Our Airport Representative will take you to the Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport – TIA for your flight departure.
Price Includes
- Airport pickup and drop.
- Maximum 4 Nights accommodation in Kathmandu with bed and Breakfast.
- Peak Permit of Ama Dablam Expedition.
- Domestic flight of Kathmandu-Lukla, Lukla-Katmandu with 30 kg cargo per member.
- Twin sharing accommodation in lodge during the trek.
- Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) for trekking and in Base Camp Expedition period.
- 1 Tent for 1 member in Base Camp for Expedition period.
- Basecamp Guide, Cook, Cook helper, Porter or Yak porter.
- Insurance for Nepalese expedition crew.
- Equipment allowance, daily allowance for Liaison officer, expedition crew.
- Mat, dining tent, Toilet tent, Mess tent, Store tent, Table and chairs in Base Camp for the expedition period.
- Emergency First Aid Kit.
- Culture Dinner Program as farewell treatment.
- Agency Service Charge and Tax.
Price Excludes
- Nepalese visa fee.
- Personal Trekking and Climbing Equipment.
- Climbing Sherpa for up to the Base Camp.
- Oxygen and Mask -regulator.
- Food, Gas and stove for above Base camp (High Camps).
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu, Extra nights Accommodation in Kathmandu.
- Walkie Talkie permit or Satellite phone permit.
- Bar Bills, beverage and other personal expenses.
- Personal and medical Insurance of expedition Climber.
- Tips for Guide/Sherpa and porters.
- Emergency Rescue evacuation cost by helicopter in case needed.
- Emergency medical and rescue/evacuation insurance.
- Any extra cost arose due to natural calamities, political disturbance and delay arrival etc.
