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Ama Dablam Expedition
Trip Info
Duration
31 Days
Trek Region
Everest
Destination
Nepal
Max. Altitude
6856m
Group Size
2 - 8
Grade
Challening
Activity Per Day
5 - 7 hours
Meals
BLD
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Best Season
Spring (March, April, May, June) Autumn (September, October, November).
Activity
Climbing and Expedition
Accomodation
Lodge
Nepal lodges, also known as teahouses, are basic yet cozy accommodations found along trekking routes.
Start/End Point
Kathmandu / Kathmandu
Nature Of Trek
Trekking and Peak Climbing
Transportation
Domestic Flight
Ama Dablam 6,856 meters (22,494ft) is one of the most stunning peaks in the Himalaya and one of the most impressive mountains in the world.
It is located the heart of Everest’s Khumbu region, it lies directly above Tengboche Monastery on the well-worn path to Everest Base Camp and is admired by thousands of trekkers and climbers every year.
Ama Dablam Expedition offers a superb, technical climbing experience in a magnificent setting, with numerous cultural and scenic diversions.
Like the Matterhorn in the Swiss Alps, Ama Dablam epitomizes all that is grand about the mountains. It’s striking features have become a familiar figure to the public through its adoption as the logo of ‘Perpetual’, an international assurance company, and numerous posters and books throughout the world.
Such impressive beauty has made Ama Dablam a highly coveted prize for climbers. Since its first ascent in 1961 by an Anglo-American-New Zealand team, it has been climbed frequently and by many different routes.
Our route for Ama Dablam Expedition will be by the original line of ascent, the South West Ridge. This gives a fine and varied climb, sustained at a reasonable level of difficulty and with good camp platforms at strategic points.
The climbing provides interest on rock, snow and ice and although of a fairly technical nature, in normal conditions it is never very difficult. Apart from one short section, the climb is objectively very safe.
If you have the necessary experience and wish to participate fully as a team member of an expertly led expedition to one of the world’s most impressive mountains, this could be the trip for you.
Experience Required for Ama Dablam Expedition
Previous mountaineering experience is required for the Ama Dablam Expedition. Climbers should have climbed a peak over 6000 meters and have form and technical ability on snow and ice.
Climbers are strongly encouraged to use crampons, ice axes and fixed ropes in steep, exposed situations for safety.
Climbers should also have some basic climbing skills with rope (knot tying) and abseiling (descent management) and crevasse rescue awareness (as a group developing a collective awareness).
Ama Dablam is not only a technical climb. It requires mental toughness (about 50-60% of the climb) and physical endurance in order to manage rapid weather changes and challenging situations or days.
Having high-quality climbing experience of climbing at 6000 meters is important but the most important core skill set is high-altitude climbing experience on technical mountains.
The best pre-climbing preparation and experience on similarly technical, bespoke expedition peaks will significantly increase your safe and successful ascent at Ama Dablam.
- With some experience on snow and ice, you must be experienced in climbing in all weather conditions.
- You have to be able to climb on your back with an alpine bag.
- Experience with conditions of high altitude and camping is ideal.
- Past climbing experience of 7000-meter peak climbing highly recommended.
- You must be in excellent physical health and have trained for this trip with a rigorous training program for at least half a year before the expedition.
For more information about fitness levels, please contact us for further discussion. This is the most important thing you can do to prepare for your expedition.
Benefits of Ama Dablam Expedition in Spring or Autumn Package
Main Highlights
- Summit the stunning Ama Dablam.
- You will see Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu the whole way.
- You will be alpine climbing with some technical sections – rock, snow, and ice.
- Summit at 6,812 meters.
- This is a challenging high-altitude adventure.
- Adventure through the Khumbu Valley and Sherpa villages.
- The difficult sections will include the Yellow Tower and Mushroom Ridge.
- You will experience breathtaking views of the Himalayas during base camp life.
Note
The above itinerary is not a fixed program but is intended to give an indication of the likely events during the expedition. Please note that because of climbing High Mountain, it will be necessary to have a flexible plan in order to take the best advantage of situations as they present themselves. Any changes to the itinerary will be made with a view to maximizing the benefit to the team members and of ensuring their eventual success on the mountain.
Normally climbers will change their departure flights from Kathmandu when they know exactly when the expedition is going to end. We plan to stay at Base Camp for climbing as long as it takes for us to be successful.
Our Philosophy
Our aim is to safely help as many team members as possible reach their goal, and we invest in the people and equipment that will make this happen. We value our reputation as the premiere climbing company in Himalayas and we only put programs in place that measure up to our own high standards. If you would like to join an excellent team on Ama Dablam, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your goals and qualifications and secure an exciting role for yourself on our team!
Medical Cover
All of our local leaders are trained in first aid and have a good knowledge of high altitude medical problems. The expedition will be equipped with the following:
- A well stocked first aid and medical kit sufficient to counter any possible mountaineering ailments, from headache to serious injury.
- Oxygen equipment for medical and emergency use only.
- A portable hyperbaric chamber (Gamow bag)
- Emergency communications on the mountain and satellite communications link for helicopter evacuation.
Communications
Experience has shown how important it is on mountaineering to be able to talk to every team member, at all times. If you join Himalaya Discovery for Ama Dablam expedition you will have a dedicated radio. Each Sherpa will also have his own radio, so that at all times we can keep in touch with everyone, and everyone can keep in touch with each other.
We have an extremely good working relationship with the Helicopter Rescue Service, which means that an aircraft can be in the air immediately. Base Camp is equipped with a lap top and high speed satellite connection. The satellite communications are also used to send back regular reports, every couple of days, to Himalaya Discovery office. Expedition updates are then posted on the web and / or are sent to family and friends via email.
Oxygen & Regulators
Normally climbers summit Ama Dablam without use of oxygen but we still supply them for emergency use. If you wish to use oxygen for summit day, please let us know in advance.
We will be using lightweight oxygen bottles, manufactured by Poisk. The Poisk bottles are without doubt the best available for mountaineering, as they have a proven track-record and are relatively light. The regulators are also manufactured by Poisk
Marketing
While the official name of the expedition will remain the “Himalaya Discovery Ama Dablam Expedition “, you can use another name for personal marketing purposes if it will assist you in any way. You will also be completely free to enter into personal agreements with sponsors or supporters if you choose.
Passport Photographs
Expedition members will need to provide 6 passport-size photographs for various climbing and trekking permits.
Sherpas
Sherpas are the indigenous people who were born in the Himalayas, reared in the Himalayas, involved in the occupation like climbing and mountaineering. Our Sherpa team has dozens of 8000meters summits between them. We have a legendary group of Climbing Sherpas who operate the expedition and its members in a harmonious atmosphere of cooperation and commitment. Our group of climbing Sherpas is enthusiastic, motivated and regarded as the strongest and most cohesive group of Sherpas in the Himalayas. It is indicative of the reputation that our Sherpa team has earned – that Sherpas from other expeditions enthusiastically pursue a future position with the A Himalaya Discovery Team.
Our cooking staffs are very well known for the quality of the cuisine they produce and as a consequence are coveted by other team leaders due to the reputation they have established.
Website Updates
We provide updates using our own website so regardless of whether you have your own or not your family and friends will know what is happening.
Environment
We remove all garbage from each camps, and this includes toilet waste.
Recommended tipping and Sherpa bonuses are as follow:
Allow $50-100 for general non-sherpa crew who stay at base camp.
Allow $100-200 for sherpas who go up to the base camp.
Summit climbing Sherpa US$ 200 – 500 per Sherpa.
Itinerary
The Ama Dablam Expedition itinerary has been constructed with the understanding gained from our experiences as local guides who know the treacherous high-altitude environment of the Everest region well.
An expedition to Ama Dablam Itinerary represents the ideal combination of technical climbing challenges, absolutely astonishing landscapes, and most importantly, proximity to one of the world’s iconic mountains – Ama Dablam.
Our itinerary has a balanced combination of acclimatization days, preparatory climbing days, and summit days that will maximize the climbers’ safety and opportunities to summit.
An expedition to Ama Dablam Itinerary represents the ideal combination of technical climbing challenges, absolutely astonishing landscapes, and most importantly, proximity to one of the world’s iconic mountains – Ama Dablam.
Our itinerary has a balanced combination of acclimatization days, preparatory climbing days, and summit days that will maximize the climbers’ safety and opportunities to summit.
Day 01- Arrive in Kathmandu.
Upon your arrival in the Kathmandu airport after completing your custom formalities Visa, etc. pick up your luggage and look for our airport representative from Himalaya Discovery Adventures, who will display your name on the board at the arrival gate.
You will be greeted by our representative and transferred to the hotel by private tourist vehicle. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Altitude : 1400m
Meals : Breakfast
Accomodations : Hotel
Place : Places of interest in and around Kathmandu include Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Garden of Dreams, Thamel, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Chandragiri Hills, Kopan Monastery.
Day 02- Free in Kathmandu for sightseeing and pre trip briefing and gear check.
Upon your arrival in the Kathmandu airport after completing your custom formalities Visa, etc. pick up your luggage and look for our airport representative from Himalaya Discovery Adventures, who will display your name on the board at the arrival gate.
You will be greeted by our representative and transferred to the hotel by private tourist vehicle. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Distance : Free Day
Altitude : 1,400 meters
Meals : Breakfast
Accomodations : Hotel
Place : Swayambhunath, Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Thamel, Garden of Dreams, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, National Museum of Nepal, Budhanilkantha Temple, Chandragiri Hills.
Day 03- Official formalities in Kathmandu and Final Preparation day.
Formal briefing in the Ministry of Tourism. Today, the expedition leader will also check everyone’s equipment. The last opportunity to buy anything missing, overnight at hotel.
Altitude : 1,400 meters
Meals : Breakfast
Accomodations : Hotel
Place : Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Thamel, Garden of Dreams, Hanuman Dhoka, Narayanhiti Palace Museum, Chandragiri Hills.
Day 04- Flight to Tenzing and Hillary Airport in Lukla and trek to Phakding.
An early morning start takes us to (TIA) Airport in Kathmandu for the 35 minute scenic flight to Tenzing and Hillary Airport at Lukla at 2804 meters. On arrival at the airport guide will brief you and introduce our porters before we begin our trek towards Phakding.
After landing we have time to discover the village while our staff sort and load our trekking equipment. Then we begin our trek by descending towards the Dudh Kosi River where we join the main trail to Namche Bazaar, located just above Chaurikharka (2713 meters).
The walking is easy and after passing through the small village of Ghat (2550 meters) it is a short walk to Phakding, It is important to take these first few days slowly to enable your body to acclimatize and to enjoy the passing scenery and culture. Overnight at guesthouse.
Distance : Approx. 8 km trek and ~138 km aerial distance
Duration : 3 hrs
Altitude : 2886m
Flight Hours : 35–40 minutes
Meals : Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
Accomodations : Teahouse
Place : Tenzing–Hillary Airport, Lukla Market, Dudh Koshi River Valley, Chaurikharka Village, Rimijung Monastery, Phakding village, Mani walls, Suspension bridges.
Day 05- Trek to Namche Bazaar.
We continue trekking along the banks of the Dudh Kosi, crossing this majestic river many times on exciting suspension bridges laden with prayer flags. After entering Sagarmatha National Park, the trail climbs steeply with breathtaking views.
Namche Bazaar known as the Gateway to Everest which is home to many quality restaurants, hotels, lodges, shops, Money exchange, internet cafe and a bakery. Namche is one of the biggest villages along the whole Everest trail.
Distance : Approx. 10–11 km
Duration : 5 hrs
Altitude : 3441m
Meals : Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
Accomodations : Teahouse
Place : Sagarmatha National Park Museum, Sherpa Culture Museum, Namche Monastery, Syangboche Viewpoint, Everest View Hotel, Saturday Market, Tenzing Norgay Memorial, Hillary School.
Day 06- 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 peak.
Distance : Approx. 3–5 km
Duration : 2–4 hours
Altitude : 3,880 meters
Meals : Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
Accomodations : Teahouse
Place : Everest View Hotel, Khumjung Village, Khunde Hospital, Hillary School, Syangboche Airstrip, Sagarmatha National Park Headquarters, Sherpa Culture Museum, Namche Monastery.
Day 07- Trek to Tengboche.
The trek continues along the rushing glacial waters of the Dudh Kosi with magnificent views of the mountains. We trek to an altitude of 3860meters today.
On reaching Tengboche you will see the local monastery. Inside the monastery are incredibly ornate wall hangings, a 20-foot sculpture of Buddha, and the musical instruments and robes of the Lamas.
The group will be taken to observe a prayer ceremony either in the evening or morning depending on how the days trekking went.
Distance : Approx. 9.5 km
Duration : 5 hrs
Altitude : 3,860 meters
Meals : Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
Accomodations : Teahouse
Place : Tengboche Monastery, Ama Dablam Viewpoint, Kangtega and Thamserku Viewpoints, Rhododendron Forests, Dudh Koshi River Valley, Deboche Village
Day 08- Trek to Pangboche.
From Tengboche, the trail drops to Debuche, crosses another exciting suspension bridge on the Imja Khola, and climbs to Pangboche amongst thousands of mani stones.
Our uphill trek continues, taking us to the quaint traditional Sherpa village of Pangboche with its exquisite views of Lhotse, Island Peak, and Ama Dablam. We take our time so we avoid getting affected by the altitude.
Distance : Approx. 6 km
Duration : 4 - 5 hrs
Altitude : 3990m
Meals : Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
Accomodations : Teahouse
Place : Pangboche Monastery, Ama Dablam Base Camp trail, Imja Khola River, Upper Pangboche Village, Mani walls, Suspension bridges, Stunning views of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, and Everest.
Day 09- Trek to Ama Dablam Base Camp.
Base camp is located in an idyllic spot from which the majority of the route is visible. At an altitude of about 4,600 m, it provides a comfortable escape from the rigors of the climb. Our porters deposit their loads and leave us here for the next three weeks, with only our Sirdar, Sherpas and culinary staff remaining.
Distance : Approx. 7–8 km
Duration : 5 hrs
Altitude : 4600m
Meals : Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
Accomodations : Tented Camp
Place : Ama Dablam Glacier, Pangboche Village, Mingbo Valley, Views of Lhotse, Nuptse, Everest, Imja Khola River, Alpine meadows
Day 10- Today is a rest day and acclimatization.
Training Day – Fixed Lines / Traverse / Summarizing the techniques
Altitude : 4,600 meters
Meals : Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
Accomodations : Tented camp
Place : Ama Dablam Glacier, Himalayan mountain views (Lhotse, Nuptse, Everest), alpine meadows, Mingbo Valley, local flora and fauna.
Day 11-26- Climbing period of Ama Dablam.
We do not provide a prescriptive day-to-day itinerary for the climb, as this will be decided by the expedition leader and member. They will take a flexible approach based on their own experience.
Typically, the team will spend a few days at base camp organizing food, practicing rope skills and acclimatizing before moving above base camp. It is normal to ‘tag’ or spend at least one night in camp 1 (5,700 meters) as part of any acclimatization schedule, before returning to base camp, resting and preparing for a summit push.
Ama Dablam Climb via South West Ridge
After base camp 4,600meters old grassy moraine ridges are followed roughly eastwards to a broad saddle 5,150meters from where we can see the Mingbo La. From the saddle we ascend easily northwards until the ground steepens at the start of a large boulder field. It is possible to place an Advanced Base Camp at 5,400meters below the boulder field. The route continues in a northwards direction around the base of the boulder field, and then follow cairns upwards towards the toe of the SW ridge. Camp 1 should now be visible just below Pt. 5,705meters. At the end of the boulder field, slabs are crossed and then a short gully ascended, which allows access to the ridge proper in a very exposed position. Easy scrambling on the east side of the ridge leads quickly to Camp. There are four or five tent platforms.
From Camp 1 we continue our round the snowy bowl (possible alternative site for Camp 1) until below two rock fingers. The east side of the ridge is followed, climbing easy mixed ground until a short pitch of severe standard leads to the ridge proper. The ridge is narrow in places, turning difficulties on the east side, until the second tension traverse leads to two pitches of Very Severe standard. The route continues on the crest of the ridge for a short distance until we are forced via an awkward step onto the west side of the ridge. The crest of the ridge is regained and easy ground followed to the start of a traverse on the east face, which leads to the Yellow Tower. This 15meter pitch, which is just below Camp 2, is one of the hardest pitches on the climb at HVS (5.8) standard. A short section of ridge now leads to Camp Two 5,900meters. Camp Two has very limited tent space (3 or 4 tents platforms) and is extremely exposed. It is sometimes only used as an equipment dump with expeditions choosing to go from Camp I to Camp III in a single push.
From Camp Two, the climb skirts a red rock bluff on the east and after a step down, follows the snow ridge direct to an awkward traverse eastwards which leads to a gully between the Grey Tower and the lower rock buttress. We climb the gully until a very exposed traverse line is reached on the west side of the ridge. A short snow slope is ascended to the start of the Mushroom Ridge. This is followed and typically involves negotiating some steep snow sections, until Camp III 6,300meters is reached .
The route climbs the snow and ice slope directly above Camp III and to the right hand side of the Dablam. We continue to skirt the Dablam on the right side and then move westwards to gain a small snowfield below the Burgschrund. The Burgschrund is crossed and then the climb heads directly to the obvious ice crest. This is followed in a magnificent position to the summit.
Duration : Varies daily, typically 4–8 hours per day
Altitude : 6,812 meters
Meals : Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
Accomodations : Tented Camps
Place : Ama Dablam Summit, Base Camp, Camp 1, Camp 2, Camp 3, Himalayan mountain views including Lhotse, Nuptse, Everest, alpine glaciers, and high-altitude climbing routes.
Day 27- Trek back to Namche Bazar.
We descend to Namche bazar. If we are lucky, it will be market time in Namche. Regardless, there is always fabulous food to be found, including real espresso, yak steaks and chocolate cake with frosting!
This market is where lowland porters bearing supplies meet the highland Sherpa and Tibetan people who have journeyed over high passes from many miles away to trade food and supplies for their home or village. Enjoy and celebrate your expedition.
Distance : Approx. 12 km
Duration : 6 hrs
Altitude : 3441m
Meals : Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
Accomodations : Guest house
Place : Sherpa Culture Museum, Namche Monastery, Sagarmatha National Park Museum, Everest View Hotel, Saturday Market, Tenzing Norgay Memorial, Hillary School.
Day 28- Trek to Lukla.
Finally, we return to Lukla where the trek began, which will seem like a lifetime ago. Enjoying time to reflect on the trek as a group and the personal achievement of all those who took part. Also giving you time to explore the town.
Distance : Approx. 20 km
Duration : 6 hrs
Altitude : 2808m
Meals : Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
Accomodations : Guest house
Place : Tenzing–Hillary Airport, Dudh Koshi River, Lukla Market, Rimijung Monastery, Sherpa Villages, Suspension bridges.
Day 29- Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu in the morning.
Enjoying your last glimpse of the mountains you have recently visited for one last time on the 35 minute Scenic flight back to Kathmandu.
On arrival in Kathmandu we are met and transferred back to hotel.
Distance : Approx. 135 kilometers Flying
Altitude : 1,400 meters
Meals : Breakfast
Accomodations : Hotel
Place : Swayambhunath, Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Thamel, Garden of Dreams, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Day 30- Free day in Kathmandu. We will arrange farewell dinner for the team.
This is also a buffer day in case our Lukla flight is delayed. If we fly out of Lukla on time we have a full day to relax and enjoy the various delights of Kathmandu.
In the evening celebrate the expedition and as a farewell party to thank the Sherpas and the team member for their support and friendship during the expedition with the hope of seeing you all again for next expedition!.
Altitude : 1,400 meters
Meals : Breakfast
Accomodations : Hotel
Place : Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Thamel, Garden of Dreams, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, National Museum of Nepal, Chandragiri Hills.
Day 31- Fly home.
This is also a buffer day in case our Lukla flight is delayed. If we fly out of Lukla on time we have a full day to relax and enjoy the various delights of Kathmandu.
In the evening celebrate the expedition and as a farewell party to thank the Sherpas and the team member for their support and friendship during the expedition with the hope of seeing you all again for next expedition!.
Altitude : 1,400 m
Meals : Breakfast
Day 31- Fly to home.
Today is rest and relax throughout the day or say goodbye to Nepal. Enjoy your final moments in Kathmandu with a city stroll or souvenir shopping.
Enjoy your last moments in Kathmandu with breakfast in a café, a city stroll, and/or souvenir shopping.
A representative will meet you at your hotel and drive you to the airport for your return flight home. It’s good to be at the airport at least 2 and half hours prior to departure.
Altitude : 1400m
Meals : Breakfast
Not Satisfied with the Itinerary? We can customize a personalized itinerary to suit your preferences and requirements, ensuring your trip is exactly how you envision it.
Price Includes
- Airport transfers pick-up and drop-off.
- 2-nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast.
- Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private car/van/bus.
- Full board meal during the trek and camping at base camp, prepared by our cook with hot tea & coffee, hot milk, hot chocolate.
- All base camp and Aavance base camp camping gears (We will provide fully water proof dining tents, kitchen gears, dining table, chairs, toilet tents, shower tent at the base camp and advance base camp)
- High quality tents for all camps.
- Insurance for all Nepali staff and porters including helicopter rescue provision.
- Boiled and purify drinking water for the trek and at base camp.
- Expedition permits
- Liaison officer and his round trip flight, insurance, wages, expedition equipments etc.
- High altitude climbing food, fuel, Gas above base camp (you are also advised to bring some high altitude food yourselves)
- Guide, cook, porters, helpers up to base camp
- Climbing Sherpas (2 member = 1 Sherpa Ratio on climbing day)
- A well stocked first aid and medical kit sufficient to counter any possible mountaineering ailments, from headache to serious injury.
- Oxygen equipment for medical use only.
- A portable hyperbaric chamber (Gamow bag)
- Emergency communications on the mountain and satellite communications link for helicopter evacuation.
- Sightseeing / Monument entrance fees in Kathmandu.
- Welcome and farewell dinner for members in Kathmandu.
- Power supply at Base Camp for charging electronics (solar and generator backup)
- Airfare both ways Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu including airport departure tax at both airport.
- All the transportation from / to Kathmandu.
- All our government taxes and vat.
Price Excludes
- International airfare and Nepal visa.
- Travel insurance which covers emergency Rescue and Evacuation.
- Personal trekking and climbing equipment.
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned on service Include section.
- Garbage Deposit USD 2000.00 (sharing from climbing group). It is refundable; however, it will not be refundable if the climbers fail to take back their garbage to Namche Bazar and Kathmandu.
- Excess baggage charges.
- Sherpa tip pool (see below).
- Internet and sat phone.
- Costs incurred as a result of delays or events beyond the control of Himalaya Discovery Adventures.
- Single Supplementary USD 300 per person (Includes single hotel room in Kathmandu, single room / tent on trek, single tent at Base Camp).
Extra Things to Do on Your Ama Dablam Expedition
Whether you’re beginning the Ama Dablam Expedition or you’ve already done the expedition, you can add more activities to explore more about the local culture and Himalayan surroundings.
It offers an opportunity to fully experience the peaceful mountain environment and the local communities with their warm, friendly people.
- Trishuli River Rafting
- Heli Sightseeing
- Kathmandu Food Tour
- Paragliding in Nepal (Pokhara)
- Ultra-Light Flight
- Kathmandu Day Tour
- Bardia Jungle Safari
- Chitwan Jungle Safari
- Bungee Jumping
Sleeping Bag Rental
You can rent a very good four-season sleeping bag for your expedition for about USD 30. If you lose or damage it, you will be charged a liability fee of USD 165.
Personal Porter Services
If you want to make your expedition a little easier and more comfortable you can consider using a personal porter service for about USD 20 per day. A porter can carry up to 25kg of your gear.
You can share the porter with up to two clients, and it makes for a fun, more relaxed trekking pace, to be able to witness otherworldly, amazing sunrises all while receiving the porter’s local knowledge and commentary about the cultures of the region.
All of this helps increase the overall experience.
Essential Information
This information Information section contains everything trekkers and climbers should understand prior to starting the Ama Dablam Expedition.
We will cover important things that climbers and trekkers will want to consider and know about. Each detail is important to consider to making proper preparations.
Regardless of whether you are an experienced mountaineer or a trekker heading to base camp, knowing this information will keep you safe, comfortable, and informed on your expedition.
The sooner you can know this information the easier and more rewarding your expedition will be, especially on one of the more iconic and technical peaks in the Himalayas.
We will cover important things that climbers and trekkers will want to consider and know about. Each detail is important to consider to making proper preparations.
Regardless of whether you are an experienced mountaineer or a trekker heading to base camp, knowing this information will keep you safe, comfortable, and informed on your expedition.
The sooner you can know this information the easier and more rewarding your expedition will be, especially on one of the more iconic and technical peaks in the Himalayas.
Ama Dablam Expedition in Spring (March, April, May)
The spring months (March – May) are a good historically for the Ama Dablam Expedition; spring usually brings relatively stable weather and progressively warmer/almost nice temperatures.
Towards the end of May, Nepal will enter the monsoon season, which will bring more rainfall and, therefore, more dangerous conditions.
When it comes to optimal timing for the Ama Dablam Expedition, starting in late March or early April and finishing prior to the impending heavy rains of the monsoon season is always the safest method for maximizing safety and the chance of completing your expedition.
Why Choose the Ama Dablam Expedition in Spring?
- Preferred Weather: The spring season typically has stable weather with clear skies and less chance of high winds. At the same time, climbing is safer to do so with any potential risks being minimized.
- Longer Days: During the spring months, there are longer days, which means that the climbing time is longer, which means that there is less risk for climbers to end up in the dark or ominous weather.
- Less Climbers: In the spring season, there are, on average, 70% fewer climbers than in the fall season, which means you are not typically going to be waiting in any lines or feel overcrowded.
- Enamoring Nature: The landscape is filled with blooming rhododendrons, green leaves, and other beautiful, interesting subtropics, making it a more beautiful trek or climb that is enjoyable during the spring season.
Ama Dablam Expedition in Autumn (September, October, November)
Autumn (September – November) is the best time for an Ama Dablam Expedition, as weather and climbing conditions are usually very good. It’s the post-monsoon season.
The season too brings the best temperatures and drier conditions for climbing. At Base Camp, daytime temperatures will be about 10-15° C (but may feel warmer in the sun), with nighttime temperatures dropping to around 0° C.
As the season progresses, it becomes colder, and there is also a possibility of snow, especially in November. Therefore, climbers should expect to encounter colder conditions at higher elevations.
Why Choose the Ama Dablam Expedition in Autumn?
- Weather Conditions: Fall has a more stable and extended presence of weather patterns, cleaner air, less moisture. Reliable weather decreases the percentage of hazards that are responsive to weather, such as avalanche hazards, while climbing. This means climbing is a little safer.
- Temperature Benefits: The temperatures during autumn are mild while climbing. The temperatures may be cooler high up, but the cooler temperatures lessen the chances of altitude sickness as compared to the warmer seasons.
- Visibility benefits: The crisp air, with clear skies during the autumn allows for the chance of spectacular views of the surrounding terrain/peaks, with good visibility and clarity while climbing. A clear sky also allows easier navigation and route finding while climbing.
- Cultural Experience: Autumn brings along some big festivals such as Dashain and Tihar, giving climbers a new experience of the region’s rich cultural heritage.
Accommodation Services on Ama Dablam Expedition
Generally, an expedition to Ama Dablam may take about 4 to 5 weeks, and so you must have a comfortable place to sleep as an essential requirement so your climb is effective.
So your package has camps and lodges in great position for your expedition.
At Base Camp, you will have solid tents and sleeping bags, as well as other camp tents that include beds, along with eating tents for protection from the tough mountain conditions and toilets.
When you are trekking at lower altitudes, you will sleep in tea houses or lodges that are very simple and consist of a twin beds and solar lights, and typically a common washrooms for your stay.
These simple but warm lodges give you good sleep and good food from local people.
At higher camps, you will sleep in tents that contain basic supplies that will provide reasonable comfort for acclimatization.
The expedition team of guides and Sherpas provide you with all accommodations and food in good comfort so you can focus on your climb.
Meals on Everest Peak Climbing
Climbing Ama Dablam will challenge your physical endurance while demanding calories to keep energy levels acceptable as the altitude and cold set in.
You will consume more food than you are used to as fuel for the work ahead in the strenuous and demanding environment, and about half of your intake will be higher carbohydrate and fat foods.
On the way to Base Camp, you can expect traditional Nepali meals to include dal bhat (rice, lentil soup, and vegetables), which will provide essential carbohydrates and protein. The meals are very filling in the important area of calorie intake.
Breakfast will sometimes entail oatmeal, eggs, or pancakes, but for lunch and dinner there will be large portions of lots of pasta and rice, and plenty of snacks like nuts, cheese, and chocolate. That should keep you fueled for your trip.
Your appetite might diminish as you climb higher, but climbers must eat. You will be mostly consuming pre-packaged meals, protein bars, soups, and hot drinks like tea and cocoa, which your Sherpas have thoughtfully prepared with a lot of consideration for altitude, sometimes using bottled oxygen as a method to assist with altitude effects.
The flavor will be muted at high altitudes, with spices used to help flavor the food; eating should still be enjoyable. Please continue to make sure you stay hydrated with fluids and electrolyte mix.
These meals will provide you with the required energy to reach the summit of Ama Dablam.
FAQs For Ama Dablam Expedition
This FAQ section includes most of the frequently asked questions about the Ama Dablam Expedition. We have compiled a list of many of the usual questions that trekkers and climbers struggle with prior to, and during a trip.
We have compiled information that allows you to prepare for your trip and our thought has been to provide solid and helpful answers to any uncertainties you may have about the trip.
We have compiled information that allows you to prepare for your trip and our thought has been to provide solid and helpful answers to any uncertainties you may have about the trip.
Important FAQS
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Do I need technical climbing skills?
Is it suitable for beginners?
What route do most teams take?
How difficult is the climb overall?
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Why Choose Sherpa Guides for the Ama Dablam Expedition?
Hiring a Sherpa will increase the likelihood of your safe summiting of Ama Dablam. Sherpas are strong, knowledgeable, and experienced with the mountains.
Sherpas are born in the himalayas and have taken countless ascents in the mountains, gives them the depth of experience necessary to navigate technical routes, steep ridgelines etcs.
You’ll have the Sherpa guides looking after the logistics part, carrying critical gear, and helping to set up the high camps, taking the load off your shoulders and saving you energy.
The Sherpas’ ability to detect changing weather, avalanche risk, and changing altitude sickness could be lifesaving.
Trainings to Maintain the Fitness Level for the Ama Dablam Expedition
Being physically fit is incredibly important for your preparation for an expedition to Ama Dablam. The training components below will assist you in preparation:
Endurance Training
Climbing on Ama Dablam will include long and arduous days of climbing, so preparing your cardiovascular endurance either indoors or outdoors through hiking, running, cycling, or swimming is necessary.
Aim for 3-5 endurance training sessions each week and build your training gradually in intensity and duration to simulate the workload you will experience on the mountain.
Strength Training
You will be carrying gear on technical terrain, and you are going to rely on overall body strength.
It will be recommended that you build strength using your legs, core, and upper body through exercises like squats, lunges, deadlifts, planks, and pull-ups.
You should have a strength training sessions about 1 – 2 times a week with either resistance bands or weights.
High Altitude Preparation
Training at an elevation or with a simulating altitude mask can help your body acclimatize to thinner air.
You may want to spend some time at elevation above 3,000 meters, if practicable, prior to your expedition.
Flexibility & Balance
Add some yoga or mobility exercises to increase flexibility for balance and to help reduce injury when trekking on steep and uneven terrain.
Ama Dabldam Altitude Chart
Altitude in:
Ama Dablam Temperature Chart
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I was part of a group of 5 who booked the Kanchenjunga North Base camp trek through Himalayan Discovery Adventures. I was very impressed by the level and speed of service which was extended from the time I started conversation with booking team till the time I ended the trek. The guide was superb, knowledgeable of the trek and was very courteous. The support team back in Kathmandu led by Mr. Chhiring Sherpa went out of their way to make the experience of this amazing trek even more memorable. Not only would I recommend Himalaya Discovery Adventures to others but I would look them up again for my future treks in Nepal.
Beautiful memories KBC Trek!
I was part of a group of 5 who booked the Kanchenjunga North Base camp trek through Himalayan Discovery Adventures. I was very impressed by the level and speed of service which was extended from the time I started conversation with booking team till the time I ended the trek. The guide was superb, knowledgeable of the trek and was very courteous. The support team back in Kathmandu led by Mr. Chhiring Sherpa went out of their way to make the experience of this amazing trek even more memorable. Not only would I recommend Himalaya Discovery Adventures to others but I would look them up again for my future treks in Nepal.
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My 80 year old father and myself did the Indigenous People’s Trail with Himalaya Discovery. They were absolutely wonderful!!! All communications with Chhiring Sherpa when we were still in Aus were clear and accurate. He made the planning very easy. Once we got to Kathmandu our guide met us at the airport and made the rest of our trip a piece of cake. They shaped the walk around what we wanted, were able to tailor each day’s walk to what suited best at the time. Lots of time spent with locals, eating and drinking with them for their evening dinners. Great people to be walking with. I will definitely be coming back and using this company every time I come here.
An Unforgettable Journey on the Indigenous People’s Trail – Perfect for Every Adventure!
Great trekking company
My 80 year old father and myself did the Indigenous People’s Trail with Himalaya Discovery. They were absolutely wonderful!!! All communications with Chhiring Sherpa when we were still in Aus were clear and accurate. He made the planning very easy. Once we got to Kathmandu our guide met us at the airport and made the rest of our trip a piece of cake. They shaped the walk around what we wanted, were able to tailor each day’s walk to what suited best at the time. Lots of time spent with locals, eating and drinking with them for their evening dinners. Great people to be walking with. I will definitely be coming back and using this company every time I come here.
Une Aventure Inoubliable au Népal avec Himalaya Discovery – Authenticité et Bienveillance au Rendez-vous!
Deux copines venues de très loin pour fêter les 30 ans. Le défi de Thorong La était quelque chose d’assez incroyable et stressant pour nous. 2 filles. Mais, HIMALAYA DISCOVERY (même entreprise que MAGICAL SUMMIT) est selon moi l’entreprise la plus locale et sincère que l’on peut trouver au Népal. C’est l’entreprise qui vous donne la force de réussir ! ????️
Ils ont une dizaine de guide/porteurs maximum.
Tindu et Pemba étaient si bienveillants , calmes et au petit soin chaque jour. Nous avons passé 10 jours exceptionnels. Ils sont devenus notre deuxième famille et c’est une certitude que nous reviendrons au Népal avec eux.
Chaque détail était important pour eux. Notre bien être , leur priorité. La réservation des meilleures chambres dans les maisons de thé. Nos meilleurs repas pour l’acclimatation et bien dormir.
Nous rassurer quand nous étions un peu inquiète d’une étape de marche.
Une flexibilité hors norme, même sur place lorsque nous avons voulu modifier quelque chose.
Vraiment je ne peux pas recommander une meilleure agence que celle là.
Vous pouvez y aller les yeux fermés.
Ce sont les meilleurs.
Ce sont les plus sympathiques.
Mais surtout : les plus authentiques.
Merci encore à mes amis népalais.
À bientôt
Laura de Corsica.
Une Aventure Inoubliable au Népal avec Himalaya Discovery – Authenticité et Bienveillance au Rendez-vous!
Deux copines venues de très loin pour fêter les 30 ans. Le défi de Thorong La était quelque chose d’assez incroyable et stressant pour nous. 2 filles. Mais, HIMALAYA DISCOVERY (même entreprise que MAGICAL SUMMIT) est selon moi l’entreprise la plus locale et sincère que l’on peut trouver au Népal. C’est l’entreprise qui vous donne la force de réussir ! ????️
Ils ont une dizaine de guide/porteurs maximum.
Tindu et Pemba étaient si bienveillants , calmes et au petit soin chaque jour. Nous avons passé 10 jours exceptionnels. Ils sont devenus notre deuxième famille et c’est une certitude que nous reviendrons au Népal avec eux.
Chaque détail était important pour eux. Notre bien être , leur priorité. La réservation des meilleures chambres dans les maisons de thé. Nos meilleurs repas pour l’acclimatation et bien dormir.
Nous rassurer quand nous étions un peu inquiète d’une étape de marche.
Une flexibilité hors norme, même sur place lorsque nous avons voulu modifier quelque chose.
Vraiment je ne peux pas recommander une meilleure agence que celle là.
Vous pouvez y aller les yeux fermés.
Ce sont les meilleurs.
Ce sont les plus sympathiques.
Mais surtout : les plus authentiques.
Merci encore à mes amis népalais.
À bientôt
Laura de Corsica.
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