29 days Mt. Everest AMA DABLAM Expedition

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28 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Ama Dablam is one of the most stunning peaks in the Himalaya. Situated in the heart of Everest's Kumbu region, it lies next to well worn path to Everest Base Camp and is admired by thousand of trekkers and climbers every year. This expedition offers a superb climbing experience in a magnificent setting, with numerous culture and scenic diversions. The mountain's impressive beauty has made it a highly coveted prize for climbers. Our route will be by the original South West Ridge. This gives a superb climb, sustained at a reasonable level of difficulty and with good camp platforms at strategic points along the route. Apart from one short section it is objectively very safe. A route description is included in the detail.

What's Included

Satellite Phone for emergency communication carrying by Sherpa
Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved Nepalese staffs during the trek and expedition
Foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dinning Tent, 1 Kitchen Tent, 1 Communication tent,
International Air cargo clearance of Member Personal Luggage & Payment of Government taxes in Nepal
3 meals a day along with accessible accommodation at Hotel/Lodge/Tea house/Camp during the trek
Expedition Royalty and permit for Ama Dablam, Sagarmatha National Park, Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipal
Lunch (Optional[22])
Lunch
Set of Oxygen mask & regulator will be in base camp in case of an emergency.
4 nights hotel (3star category) in Kathmandu on bed & breakfast Basis- Sharing Twin Bed Room.
Dinner (Optional[23])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[26])
Breakfast
The team of experienced Sherpas will fix the route In Ama Dablam
One Farewell Dinner in tourist standard restaurant in Kathmandu with Office’s Staffs.
1 Solar panel or Generator for battery charge and light at base camp for use.
1 Government Liaison officer with full equipment, salary and accommodation.
Each member will have individual Yak Mountain or Kailas tent in Base Camp.
Ama Dablam climbing certificate issued by MoCTCA (after climbing Mt. Ama Dablam successfully).
Stool Shipment Transfer & Garbage Deposit fees.
Airport - Hotel transfer – Airport (Pick Up and Drop).
1 veteran and Government Licensed Climbing Sherpa per member. (1 Member : 1 Sherpa).
Up to 60 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carrying by porter or Yak.
Weather forecast report from Meteotest, Bern (Switzerland) during the entire expedition.
Trekking Route Map.
Heater for base camp in each Dining and other necessary camp.
Comprehensive Medical kit for group.
Walkie –Talkie for communicating from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp.
1 Toilet & 1 Shower Tent, 1 Staffs Tent, Store tents, Tables & chairs & all necessary cooking gears.
Air Transportation: Fly from Kathmandu-Lukla and while returning Lukla-Kathmandu as per itinerary
Oxygen bottles will be in stock at base camp in case of an emergency (subject to charge).
Porters per member up to Base camp from Lukla & while returning porters from Base camp to Lukla.
Carry Bonus of Sherpas and Route Fixing Charges.
All Nepalese staffs & porters daily wages, salary, equipment, foods & clothing.
International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
Nepali Visa fee US$ 60 per person for 30 days (to be applied for 60 days (USD$ 120).
Lunch & dinner in during the stay in Kathmandu
Extra nights accommodation in case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Expedition
Travel and high-altitude insurance, accident, helicopter medical & emergency evacuation.
Medical and emergency rescue evacuation cost if required.
Calls, Internet, Toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks and any Alcohol
Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, Personal Trekking /Climbing Gears.
Special Filming, Camera and Drone permit fee.
Internet Service during the trip.
Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa- Minimum 800USD.
tips for Basecamp staffs.
Any other item not listed in “Cost Includes” Section.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Our airport representative will pick you up from airport to the hotel. Upon arrival, our guide will meet and give you a detailed briefing about this trip.

Itinerary

Duration: 28 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrive Kathmandu.1,300m

    1 stop
  • 1
    Kathmandu

    On arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport you will be received by our staff and transfer you to the Hotel, where our guide will give you a brief orientation of the Hotel, Kathmandu, Trek/Camping, do's and don't and other related information that you might require while in Nepal.

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    A day in Kathmandu with 1/2 day sight seeing.

    4 stops
  • 2

    After your first night in Kathmandu, you will be well informed on arrival about the time for your half day guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu at places of interest. Swoyambhunath ( Monkey Temple) Situated on a hill, Swoyambhunath is both a Buddhist and a Hindu Temple. The origin of Kathmandu valley is closely linked to this temple. Also known as Monkey Temple, the sprawling tree-filled grounds of the temple is home to many monkeys.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Pashupatinath Temple

    Pashupatinath Temple is one of the holiest Hindu shrines in the world. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple lies 5 kms east of the city center. The richly-ornamented pagoda houses the sacred Linga, or phallic symbol, of Lord Shiva.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Boudhanath Stupa

    Boudhanath Stupa is an important Buddhist pilgrimage site. The white domed stupa stands on a giant mandala. Built during the 5th century, Boudhanath is an important centre of Tibetan Buddhism. Legend has it that the bones of Kasyapa Buddha(one of Buddha’s incarnations) lies at the base of this stupa.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Bhaktapur Durbar Square

    Bhaktapur Durbar Square lies in Bhaktapur, one of the three medieval cities in Kathmandu Valley. The royal square, which was built by the Malla royals, houses some of the best examples of ancient Newari art and architecture. The five-tiered pagoda temple Nyatapola, Palace of 55 Windows, Vatsala Temple, Bhairavnath Temple, Duttaraya Temple, Pujari Math, Golden Gate etc are all cultural treasures of this beautifully preserved UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 3

    Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Phakding 2,650m 3-4 hrs.


    1 stop
  • 6
    Phakding

    Transfer to the domestic airport for one of the great flights of the Himalaya. 
If the sky is clear during the flight, one can get the first views of the Mt.Everest. 
The Twin-Otter / Dronier or similar aircraft will take to the hillside village of Lukla, the starting point of the trek. Here meet the staff and the porters and set off straight away for Phakding, situated on the banks of the Dudh Kosi River, which drains the whole of the Khumbu.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440m 5-6 hrs.


    1 stop
  • 7
    Namche Bazaar

    Walk continues up the banks of the Dudh Kosi River, crossing it twice by small suspension bridges, before reaching the village of Monjo, which is the entrance to the Khumbu National Park. Then cross the confluence of the Dudh Kosi and Bhote Kosi rivers on a high suspension bridge and climb steeply for about two hours to Namche Bazaar. This is a prosperous trading town and is the capital of the Khumbu region. Many Tibetans cross the nearby border to trade their wares and the local market is a fascinating spectacle. This is a good place to buy genuine Tibetan artifacts. Just across the valley to the east stand the peaks of Thamserku and Kangtega, both very impressive mountains.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    A day in Namche Bazaar.

    1 stop
  • 8
    Namche Bazaar

    Rest and at leisure allowing the bodies to become more acclimatized to the altitude of 11,300ft /3,440m.

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    Trek to Thyangboche 3,867m 4-5 hrs. 


    1 stop
  • 9

    The well worn Everest trail contours around the side of the valley high above the Dudh Kosi, with good views of the great peaks of the Khumbu including - Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam and then passing several villages and numerous tea shops, descending steeply to a bridge over the Dudh Kosi. The village on the far side is an excellent lunch spot and here one can rest a little before making the steep climb to Thyangboche. Although tiring, the 2 hours haul up the zig-zag path has numerous distractions, with rhododendron bushes, beautiful birds and superb mountain scenery. Thyangboche is famous for its monastery, the largest in the Khumbu. It was completely destroyed by fire (an elderly monk tried to put out his new electric fire by pushing it face down onto the floor!) but it has now been rebuilt and is as grand as ever.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    Trek to Pangboche 3,900m. 2-3 hrs.

    1 stop
  • 10

    Descending gradually through woods, cross the Imja tse Khola and climb steadily to the village of Pangboche. This is directly opposite of Ama Dablam (6,856 m.), and is a good place to stop-by for the lunch and overnight camp overlooking the excellent view of Ama Dablam, Kangtenga and Thermasarkhu. Afternoon free for local hike to the upper village and visit the local old monastery.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 8

    Trek to Ama Dablam Base Camp approx. 4,580m. 4-5 hrs.

    1 stop
  • 11

    From the camp descend towards the Imjatse River and cross the small wooden bridge, after the river a steep climb of 40 minutes leads to a large meadow with couple of Shepard huts. From here the walk is on the gradual uphill path till the base of Ama Dablam is reached. The camp is on the large field beneath the towering majestic peak of Ama Dablam.

    5 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 9

    Rest Day at Base Camp

    1 stop
  • 12

    A rest day, an optional hike towards the advance camp with the wonderful views of the surrounding beautiful landscapes.

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 10

    (12 days) Ascent of Ama Dablam

    1 stop
  • 13

    During these 12 days you will be engrossed dividing the loads and checking your equipment for the final assault. It is impossible to predict the exact day by day itinerary for this period. The team will be broken down into climbing groups who will work on the mountain for several days before returning for a rest at Base Camp. While one group is pushing out the route and fixing ropes another maybe carrying loads up to higher camps. Ray Delaney climbed the South West ridge of Ama Dablam with Joe Simpson in April 1990. His route description is as follows. From Base Camp follow old grassy moraine ridges roughly eastwards to a broad saddle from one can see a Mingbo-La. From the saddle turn north and climb up rocky ground and finally through boulders to the ridge below Pt.5, 705 which is the site of camp I. There are four or five tents platforms. From Camp I: Cross a rocky bowl (tricky if snow covered) until below two rock fingers, then move on to a ridge proper. Climbing the ridge involves rock climbing of severe standard with steps of VS (USA 5.6) Camp II is at the top yellow tower, which gives one of the hardest pitches on the climb at VS/Hard VS (5.8). From Camp II: Skirt a red rock bluff on the east and follow a ramp line to a gray tower. Move into the ramp (some stone fall danger) and climb to an amphitheater. Continue up a broad gully on between the gray tower and the lower rock buttress and climb a snow slope to ' Santa's Grotto' at the start of Mushroom ridge. Possible bivvy site Follow the mushroom ridge to a crevasse in the upper face, which offers another good bivvy site. Climb the snow/ Ice slope to the right of the face, and then follow mixed ground to the top of the highest hanging glacier. An ice crest now leads in a magnificent position to the summit. Grand Views! We all need to be back at the base camp by Day 21-22. At this point the porters will arrive for our walk out to Lukla.

    5 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 11

    Ascent of Ama Dablam

    1 stop
  • 14

    Ascent of Ama Dablam

    5 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 12

    Ascent of Ama Dablam

    1 stop
  • 15

    Ascent of Ama Dablam

    5 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 13

    Ascent of Ama Dablam

    1 stop
  • 16

    Ascent of Ama Dablam

    5 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 14

    Ascent of Ama Dablam

    1 stop
  • 17

    Ascent of Ama Dablam

    5 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 15

    Ascent of Ama Dablam

    1 stop
  • 18

    Ascent of Ama Dablam

    5 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 16

    Ascent of Ama Dablam

    1 stop
  • 19

    Ascent of Ama Dablam

    5 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 17

    Ascent of Ama Dablam

    1 stop
  • 20

    Ascent of Ama Dablam

    5 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 18

    Ascent of Ama Dablam

    1 stop
  • 21

    Ascent of Ama Dablam

    5 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 19

    Ascent of Ama Dablam

    1 stop
  • 22

    Ascent of Ama Dablam

    5 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 20

    Ascent of Ama Dablam

    1 stop
  • 23

    Ascent of Ama Dablam

    5 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 21

    Ascent of Ama Dablam

    1 stop
  • 24

    Ascent of Ama Dablam

    5 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 22

    Cleaning up at Base Camp

    1 stop
  • 25

    Today after regaining the energy back after the hard climb, every one will be engaged cleaning up the base camp and packing. Please take all the dead used or unused batteries back home.

    5 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 23

    Trek to Thyangboche. 4-5 hrs.

    1 stop
  • 26

    An easy downhill of few hours brings you back to the Imjatse River after the river a short climb towards Pangboche.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 24

    Trek to Monjo via Namche Bazaar. 5-6 hrs.

    1 stop
  • 27

    Retrace the journey back to Monjo via Namche Bazaar for the overnight stop.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 25

    Trek back to Lukla. 4-5 hrs. 


    1 stop
  • 28
    Lukla

    Last day of this great trek will be one of the good walk to Lukla, enjoying the lush green scenery around. Apart from few short uphill the only long climb will be just before Lukla which will take approximately 40 minutes from a place called Chop lung or from the old big oak tree. On reaching Lukla, prepare for the last day great dinner and a party with the fellow Sherpa crew, porters and trekking members.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 26

    Fly Lukla-Kathmandu.

    1 stop
  • 29
    Kathmandu

    The flight time to Kathmandu, are schedule for morning normally, because of the wind in the afternoon, sometime the flight time can be delayed due to bad weather and other reason. This scenic flight from Lukla takes about 45 minutes to Kathmandu, a panoramic view of the snow capped peaks can be seen from window of the plane. Arriving at Kathmandu domestic terminal, our staff will receive and transfer you back to the Hotel.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 27

    Free day at leisure in Kathmandu.

    1 stop
  • 30
    Kathmandu

    A free day in Kathmandu, please inform our staff if you would like to go on another short tour in and around Kathmandu Valley. In the evening, enjoy a complimentary farewell dinner at a local Nepali restaurant with cultural program.

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 28

    Transfer to Airport for the International departure.

    1 stop
  • 31
    Kathmandu

    Today as per your international flight time, keep your confirmed air ticket, and your passport handy. Our office staff will take you to the airport for your final departure from this amazing country, Nepal.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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