Ama Dablam / alternatively known as Amai Dablang is a small snowcapped and great challenged peak of 6812 meters, considered the most beautiful mountain in Everest region Nepal. A great introduction to climbing at altitude; it offers exposed climbing from all sides and a terrific view from the summit. The normal route to climb mount Ama Dablam is from its South- West ridge. Most of the mountaineering beginners start their climbing through this Mountain. This South - West ridge is the normal and most popular route to ascend the Mt. Ama Dablam. Our previous expediton to this peak made base camp at 4770 meters, camp 1 at 5800 meters, camp 2 at 6075 meters, camp 3 at 6400 meters and then summit with great success. The Trek to base camp is one of the most stunning, with acclimatization days. trekking in the Khumbu you see some of the worlds most famed mountains. We fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and then trek through Namche Bazaar and Tyangboche Monastery - before setting up base camp.

Itenary

Day 01 - 14 : Arrival Kathmandu

Arrive to Kathmandu, an exciting and memorable experience with the panoramic view of snow-capped Himalayan range greets your sight.

Independent Himalayan Adventure's Airport Representative will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel.

Day 02-03 - 15-16 : Kathmandu. Preparation of Expedition. Briefing in Ministry of Tourism to obtain Mountain Permit.

In these two days, we will finalize paperworks; Preparation of Expedition. Briefing in Ministry of Tourism to obtain Mountain Permit.

A half day sightseeing tours of Kathmandu can be done on your leasure time.

Day 04 - 17 : Kathmandu- Lukla-Phakding (2640 meters)

Early morning fly to Lukla Tenzing Hillary Airpot (the hub of Khumbu) take short time to finalize packing for porterts/yaks. Tea/Coffee.

Trek around 4 to 5 hours to get our first night in Phakding (2640 meters)

Day 05 - 18 : Namche Bazaar (3446 meters)

After breakfast trek start from Phakding. Enter Sagarmatha National Park and trek to Namche Bazaar (3446 meters). It will take you around 6 hrs

Day 06 - 19 : Acclimatization in Namche.

Rest day in Namche for acclimatization. This day you can visit up to Syangboche, Khumjung, Khunde, Thamo around.

Day 07 - 20 : Trek to Tyangboche (3800 meters) 6 hrs

Trek to Tyangboche (3800 meters). You will get first darshan of Tyangboche Monastery this day. It will take you around 5-6 hrs from Namche to Tyangboche

Day 08 - 21 : Trek to Pangboche (3900 meters)

Tyangboche to Pangboche (3900m) 3 hrs

Day 09 - 22 : Trek to Ama Dablam Base Camp (4600m)

Pangboche to Mt. Ama Dablam Base Camp (4600 m). Around 5 hrs

Day 10 - 23 : Ama Dablam Base Camp (4600 meters)

Settle Amadablam Base Camp. Make Puja by Lama (if orgaised it) for Succession of Expedition.

Day 11-25 – 24 : Ama Dablam (6812 meters) Climbing Period

Climbing period of Mt. Ama Dablam-6812 meters. Be successful Climber. and afte summit, clean Base Camp well.

Mountaineers usually have to pitch 3 high camps on the mountain Ama Dablam 6812m.

To reach the first camp from base camp, the climbers have to pass the toughest and the difficult passing through the difficult saddle ridges; and then should turn to the north climbing up through the rocky ground and through the boulder.

From Camp I - one has to cross the rocky bowl and should climb the ridge via to the fixed lines to Camp II. From Camp II after crossing over severe rocks and ridge which lead you to a camp 2.

The climbing route from Camp II is mostly with the steep mixed alleyways of rock, ice and snow. The route leads to the slope climb to snow ground and then passes through steep snow and ice tunnel then finally along the snow ridge go to Camp III.

From Camp III to the summit, it is steep climb on snow and ice to the right of a huge hanging glacier. From the Top of mount Ama Dablam very charming sceneries of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Island peak, Makalu, Khumbu Himalayan range and rest of the snowcapped surrounded mountains can be visualize.

Day 26 - 09 : Trek down to Tyangboche

Trek down to Tyangboche

Day 27 - 10 : Tyangboche to Namche Bazaar (3440 m.)

The walk from Tyangboche is mostly downhill on the main busy trail with a few steep climbs for an hour from the bridge at Phungitenga, near to Shanasha.

The walk to Namche is very scenic on a long winding path. Enroute you will visit traditional villages of Khumjung and Khunde. There is an opportunity to visit one of its monastery, the only monastery that has a Yeti Scalp. From Khumjung village another 30 minutes walk brings you to the village of Khunde, where you can visit the Khunde Hospital funded by Sir Edmund Hillary Trust. After Khunde, a scenic and pleasant walk brings you to Namche for the overnight.

Day 28 - 11 : Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2886 m.) 5 to 6 hrs.

The last day of your trek leads you from Namche Bazaar via Phakding, Monjo to Lukla.

The trek is pleasant, except for few short uphill climbs and then down to the Bhote-Koshi River crossing it three times. The last uphill climb of 45 minutes will bring you to Lukla for your overnight stay.

Enjoy your Last day party with your group.

Day 29 - 12 : Fly back to Kathmandu.

Morning flight back to Kathmandu. Enjoying your last glimpse of the mountains you have recently visited for one last time on the 35 minute Scenic flight back to Kathmandu.

Day 30-31 - 13-14 : 2 Reserve days. Free Day in Kathmandu. visit around.

2 Reserve days. Free Day in Kathmandu. visit around.

Day 32 - 15 : Departure from Kathmandu.

Transfer to Trivuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu for Final Departure.

Cost includes:

1. Maximum 5 Nights accommodation in Kathmandu with bed and Breakfast (3 star).

2. Peak Permit of Ama Dablam

3. Food for trekking expedition period

4. Crew: Base camp Guide, Cook, Cook helper

5. Porters or Yak porter Lukla to Base camp and Base camp to Lukla

6. Kathmandu -Lukla - Kathmandu flights with Cargo 50 KG per member

7. Equipment allowance, daily allowance for Liaison officer, expedition crew

8. Insurance for Nepalese expedition crew.

9. 1 tent for 1 person for Expedition

10. Mat, dining tent, Toilet tent, Mess tent, Store tent, Table and chairs trekking for the expedition

11. Local transportation in Kathmandu (Airport-hotel-airport)

12. Fare Well dinner

Cost doesn't include:

1. PERSONAL equipment for climbing and trekking

2. Personal and medical Insurance of expedition Climber

3. Climbing food, Gas and stove above Base camp

4. Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu

5. Emergency Rescue evacuation by helicopter incase needed

6. Walkie Talkie permit or Satellite phone permit

7. Oxygen and Mask -regulator

8. Personal expenses

9. Bar Bills and beverage