Ama Dablam Expedition
Climbing Amadablam is technically demanding as it requires ice, rock, scrambling, clear views, great approach and the great base camp in the meadow with river. This expedition offers fabulous and technical climbing experience in the Khumbu region. This region is just above the Thyangboche monastery on the way to Everest base camp. Six highest peaks of the world are clearly visible from the summit. The peaks are Mt. Lhotse Shar, Mt. Makalu , Mt. Cho – Oyu, and Mt. Everest , and also close view of Nuptse, Baruntse and Pumari. This expedition was first attempted by an Anglo American and New Zealand team in 1961.
We ascend this peak through the conventional south west ridge route and it involves pure rock climbing. The last part of the summit involves ice climbing and it is followed by long steep snow slope. This requires 3500m fixed rope and three camps above the base camp due to the technical nature if the route. This climb is supposed to be completed in less than four weeks. However, we separate few extra days for unexpected bad weather.
Amadablam Expedition Camp 1
We are in camp 1 now. From this camp, you have to cross the rocky bowl and you need to climb in the ridge through the fixed lines to camp 2. after crossing camp2, you cross several rocks and ridges that ultimate leads you towards the
Amadablam Expedition Camp 2
The climbing route in the second camp is steeper with rock, ice and snow. This route leads you towards the slope climbing and snow ground and then it passes through the steep snow and ice tunnel. It finally leads towards the camp 3 through the snow ridges.
Amadablam Expedition Camp 3
From this point, it is quit steep climb on snow and ice to the right side of the hanging glaciers. You see the charming scenes of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Island peak, Makalu, Khumbu Himalayan and rest of the snowcapped surrounded mountains through the top of the Mt. Ama Dablam.
Highlight sights of Ama Dablam Expedition:
Everest 8848m, Lhotse 8516m, Makalu I 8463m, Makalu II 7660m, Peak 38- 7591m, Pumori, Lhotse Shar 8410m, Barunste 7145m, Chamlan 7319m, Kanchanjung 8586m, Jannu Himal 7710m & More attractive snow caped peaks etc.
Facts of Ama Dablam Expedition
| Country | Nepal |
| Destinatin: | Ama Dablam Expedition |
| Expedition Starts in: | Lukla |
| Expedition Ends in: | Lukla |
| Expedition Duration: | 30 Days |
| Activities: | Tours & Sightseeing, Trekking & Rock Climbing, Expedition |
| Culture: | Different Community with majority of Sherpa, Tamang, Chhetri, Brahamn & Tibeten. |
| Transportation: | Private vehicle as per itinerary | Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu by plane |
| Accommodation: | 6 Nights in Kathmandu, 14 Nights Expedition tent, 9 Nights lodge trek |
| Max. Altitude: | 7129m (Barunste) |
| Best season in Nepal: | Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct & Nov |
| Mode of Trekking: | Lodge/ Camping |
| Group Size: | Min 02 PAX, Max 12 PAX |
Map of Ama Dablam Expedition
Itinerary for Ama Dablam Expedition
| Days | Day to Day Activities |
|---|---|
| 01 | Arrival in Kathmandu, pick up from airport. Transfer to the hotel. |
| 02 | Leisure in Kathmandu for official formalities |
| 03 | Leisure in Kathmandu for official formalities |
| 04 | Leisure in Kathmandu for official formalities |
| 05 | Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m.). Trek to Phakding (2640m.) |
| 06 | Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440 m.) |
| 07 | Rest at Namche for acclimatization and excursion around the places |
| 08 | Trek from Namche Bazaar to Thyangboche (3867 m.). Monastery |
| 09 | Trek to Thyangboche to Ama Dablam Base Camp |
| 10-24 | Climbing period for Ama Dablam 6812m |
| 25 | Trek from Base Camp to Khumjung |
| 26 | Trek from Khumjung to Phakding |
| 27 | Trek from Phakding to Lukla |
| 28 | Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu. Flight to KTM. Transfer to the hotel |
| 29 | Leisure in Kathmandu |
| 30 | Send off to airport, departure from Kathmandu |
Ama Dablam Expedition Service Includes
- 5 Nights accomodation in Kathmandu with bed & Breakfast (4 star) (Click for Hotel)
- Permit fee of Amadablam Expedition
- Food for Trekking and Expedition period for Amadablam
- Staff: Base camp Guide , Cook, Cook helper
- Porters or Yak porter Lukla to Base camp & Base camp to Lukla
- Kathmandu -Lukla - Kathmandu flights with Cargo 50 KG Per member
- Equipment allowance, daily allowance for Liaison officer, expedition crew
- Insurance for Nepalese expedition crew.
- 1 tent for 1 person for Expedition north face brand
- Mat, dining tent, Toilet tent, Mess tent, Store tent, Table and chairs trekking for the expedition
- Local transportation in Kathmandu (Airport-hotel-airport)
- Emergency Oxygen -Mask and regulator
- Satellite phone (Pay calls)
- Fare Well dinner
Ama Dablam Expedition Service Excludes
- PERSONAL equipment for climbing & trekking.
- Personal & medical Insurance of expedition.
- Climbing food, Gas & stove above Base camp.
- Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu.
- Emergency Rescue evacuation by helicopter incase needed.
- Walki Takie permit & Satellite phone permit.
- Oxygen & Mask -regulator.
- Personal expenses.
- Bar Bills & beverage.10. Garbage Deposit USD 4000.00 (Sharing of the total person) and Deposit fee will be not refunded if the clients (climber) don't take back their garbage Namche Bazaar and Kathmandu.
- Guided sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley with all applicable entrance fees as per our itinerary. (Click for tour in Kathamndu)
Advice for tipping and bonus for Sherpa
- USD 80-150 for general non-Sherpa crew and he/she must stay at base camp
- USD 100-180 for Sherpa who accompany you up to the base camp
- USD 200-500 for Sherpa who accompany you up to the top of the summit
Single Supplementary US$ 300 per person (Includes single hotel room in Kathmandu , single room/tent on trek, single tent at Base Camp)
Ama Dablam Expedition Royalty
Classification of Himalaya : Other peaks with height between 6501 – 6999m
| Expedition Permit Fee | Spring Season | Autumn season |
|---|---|---|
| One climber | 1,000 | 500 |
| Two climbers | 1,200 | 600 |
| Three climbers | 1,400 | 700 |
| Four climbers | 1,600 | 800 |
| Five climbers | 1,800 | 900 |
| Six climbers | 1,900 | 950 |
| Seven climbers | 2,000 | 1,000 |
| Each additional up to 15 | 200 | 100 |
Client Testimonials
Namadste!
While doing trek in the khumbu region, we will witness the different views of mountains such as Kwangde, Thamserku, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, the "horse saddle" of Kanteiga and of course the summit of Everest itself. We take a short rest for a while and it allows us little time for acclimatization. Here, you prepare yourself to explore the ascent of kalapatthar which is an altitude of 5545m. While climbing down from Lobuche, you will see some glacial moraine until the peak comes into view. Finally, you will be witnessing the north face of Mt. Everest . We return through a different route through Panboche to Lukla. We catch a flight for Kathmandu from Lukla.
micke, USA
