Ama Dablam has also known as the of the Himalayas. A beautiful snowcapped granite peak locates in the Everest region of Nepal. Ama Dablam means “The Mother’s Jewel Box” and is given the name owing to іt’ѕ appearance. Its height is only 6812 meters, but the level of difficulty involves, however, is comparatively high. Ama Dablam Expedition is a technically demanding climb. However, it is truly worth it. The summit offers spectacular, spell bounding views of mountains such as Mount Everest, Lhotse, Island peak, Makalu, and Khumbu, among many others. However, the South-west route up this sacred piece of ice-covered rock is most common.
The journey of the Ama Dablam Expedition commences with а beautiful flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. After this mesmerizing flight, the trek continues to Phakding and then through а steep hill to Namche Bazar. This trading town is perfect for acclimatizing to the weather and altitude conditions. Next, the trail moves towards the classic Everest Base Camp Trek to Pheriche. It passes through charming villages since it offers mind-blowing scenery: Pheriche, a place for proper acclimatization. Finally, at an altitude of 4570 m, the Ama Dablam Base camp locates on а grassy plain.
Ama Dablam Expedition: Itinerary
From the base camp to Camp 1st (5700m) is moderately strenuous through this steep rocky camp, then ascending to Camp 2nd is the most challenging part. The rock tower, although called the yellow tower which difficult to cross but needs take the help of ropes. Camp 2nd is а narrow area with an altitude of 5950 meters, while ascending from Camp 2nd to Camp 3rd (6400 m) requires climbing up through steep ridges and using crampons. But camp 2nd is а flat, open, and snowy above the mushroom ridge. The climb from Camp 3rd to the summit is а vertical but more accessible than the previous ascents. A 3 to 4-hour rise up and then three hours down brings the summit of the Ama Dablam, which offers spectacular views of mountain peaks.
Retracing the same path through slate houses, warm, welcoming inhabitants, and raw untrodden areas brings an end to this incredible expedition over one of the world’s most difficult 7000 meters peaks.
Ama Dablam Expedition Itinerary
Days | Program | Altitude in Meters | Distance |
1. | Arrival day | 1350 | |
2 – 4 | Trek Preparation | 1350 | |
5. | Fly to Lukla then trek to Phakding | 2650 | 3h30 |
6. | Phakding to Namche Bazaar | 3440 | 6h00 |
7. | Acclimatization day | 3850 | 4h00 |
8. | Namche to Tengboche | 3860 | 5h00 |
9. | Tengboche to Dingboche | 4410 | 5h00 |
10. | Trek to Ama Dablam Base Camp | 4570 | 3h00 |
11-24. | Climbing periods of Ama Dablam | ||
25. | Clean Up Base Camp & rest | ||
26-27. | Trek back to Lukla | ||
28. | Fly back to Kathmandu | ||
29. | Free day or last minutes shopping | ||
30. | Final Departure |
Day 1: Arrival day (1,300 m)
Day 2 - 4: Free day and trek preparation.
Day 5: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2652 m) 3h00 walk.
Day 6: Trek to Namche Bazaar. (3440 m) 6h00 walk.
Day 7: Acclimatize day!
is more equipped with modern amenities such as internet, phone, massage and more.
Day 8: Namche – Tengboche (3860m)
Day 9: Tengboche – Dingboche(4410m)
Day 10: Dingboche – Amadablam Base Camp (4570 m)
Trek down to Dudh Koshi river then gradually climb up to the Ama Dablam Base Camp isolate, but beautiful grassy Base Camp has a plentiful clean water supply in the lap of Ama Dablam and Chhukung glacier situated with a similar elevation of Dingboche.
Day 11 - 28: Climbing period of Ama Dablam
Day 29: Clean up Base Camp and Rest.
Day 30 - 31: Trek back to Lukla
Day 32: Lukla – Kathmandu.
Day 33: Free day in Kathmandu
Day 34: Final departure.
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Kathmandu International Airport | |||||||||||||||
DEPARTURE TIME | Please arrive at least 3 hours before the flight. | |||||||||||||||
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