ntroduction & Overview of Ama Dablam Expedition 2023

Popularly known as the 'Matterhorn of the Himalaya', the overwhelming ice-coated granite pyramid of Ama Dablam dominates the sky above the trekker's trail to the Everest Base Camp. The mountain derives its name from the glacier lying on its Southwest face. The glacier looks like a jewel box hanging on the neck of the mountain, hence the name Ama Dablam, literally meaning 'The Mother's Jewel Box'. Interestingly, when a team led by Edmund Hillary scaled the mountain for the first time, Nepal's King nearly imprisoned Hillary for climbing the sacred Ama Dablam without permission.

The standard ascent to Ama Dablam is made via the South-Western Ridge, the same route followed by Ward (UK), Bishop (USA), and Gill (NZ) in the first ascent of the mountain in 1961. The route offers varied and sustained climbs with a reasonable level of difficulty. Three high camps are set up at strategic points.

Itinerary  Expand All

Day 1 : Arrival day in Kathmandu

Day 2 : Kathmandu Sightseeing and Preparation

Day 3 : Fly to Lukla & Trek to Phakding- 9,184 ft (2,800 m)

Day 4 :  Trek to Namche Bazaar

Day 5 :  Rest & Acclimatization at Namche Bazaar

Day 6 : Trek to Deboche

Day 7 : Trek to Pheriche (4,300m)

Day 8 : Acclimatisation above Pheriche

Day 9 : Move to Base Camp 4570m/15000ft

Day 10-25 : Ascending and Descending of Ama Dablam Top 6856m/22488ft

Day 26-27 : Trek to Lukla

Day 28 : Fly Lukla to Kathmandu

Day 29 : at leisure in Kathmandu

Day 30 : Depart Kathmandu

Include/Exclude

• All airport/hotel transfers
• Four nights in 4-star hotel in Kathmandu with bed and breakfast
• Round trip flight Kathmandu to Lukla to Kathmandu with 30KG cargo per climber
• All trekking and Ama Dablam climbing permit fees
• Liaison officer and all his expenses
• Experienced climbing Sherpa (s) for the group
• Trekking and teahouse arrangements to/from Ama Dablam Base Camp and full board basis at Base Camp
• Food and fuel above Ama Dablam Base Camp
• All group camping  equipment, kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet tent, table, chair and  kitchen utensils etc
• Single tent for use at the  Base Camp (with foam mattress provided)
• Base Camp  Sherpa (s)  and Cook crew
• Insurance for all Nepalese staffs
• Use of group gear and supplies: rope, ice screws, rock, and snow anchor protection etc
• Walkie-talkie radios, satellite telephone, etc.
• Solar charging at Base Camp
• Necessary Porter or Yaks support from Lukla to and from Base Camp
• Emergency equipment like medical oxygen, Gamow bag, base camp medical kit, high-altitude medical kits etc
• High-altitude camp equipment and supplies, and Sherpa support on summit day
• Climbing Sherpa will establish camps, carry group equipment (including sleeping bags and pads), establish the route, etc
• Porterage of group equipment to Advance Base Camp and Camp 1
• Welcome and farewell dinner in Kathmandu
• All government taxes and agency service charge

Cost Excludes 

• Personal climbing clothes and equipment
• International roundtrip airfare to and from Kathmandu
• Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu(and also in the case of early return from mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
• Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
• Excess baggage charges if you have more than 30KG luggage
• Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and passport photographs)
• Tips for Climbing Guides and other staffs
• Climbing Sherpa summit bonus
• Personal communications (Satellite phone, phone, fax, email)
• Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, bottle water, shower, heater, etc.)
• Personal Climbing Sherpa (must be arranged before the expedition)
• Porterage of personal equipment to beyond Base Camp
• Nepal Custom Duties
• Personal travel /medical/cancellation/rescue insurance
• Any rescue costs or costs of early departure from the expedition
• Helicopter or charter flight

Altitude Graph

Route Map

Additional Information

Amadablam Expedition - 6812 M

Amadablam Expedition : 6812 M

Facts About Trip

Days: 27

Grade: Moderate to Hard

Best month: March/April/May/ June & October/November

Maxi Elevation Summit: Amadablam 6,812m

Group size: Minimum 2 pax

Accommodation : Lodge accommodation & Camping services

Meal: Lunch/Dinner/Breakfast

Starts From Flight: Kathmandu to Lukla

End at Flight: Lukla to Kathmandu

Client Reviews

John

, Nepal

23rd Jan, 2023

Guide lakpa was best and Actual Adventure is amazing

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