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Ama Dablam Expedition

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Highlights:
Duration : 24 days.
Destinatioin : Khumbu, Nepal.
Trip start/end: At Lukla Airport.
Grade: Technically difficulty.
Season: April/May and Octobe/November.
Highest elevation : 6812m.
First ascent: 1961.
Activities: Trekking & Mountaineering.
Ascent route: South-west (normal) route.
Ethnic group: Majority of the Sharpa community.
Villages: Namche, Thame, Khumjung, Phortse, and Pangboche.
Monasteries: Pema Chholing monastery, Khumjung monastery, Tengboche monastery, and Pangboche monastery.
Cultura: Sherpa culture and Tibaten Buddhisum.
Himalayan scenery : Thamserku, Kusum Kangaru, Kwangde, Tabuche, Lobuche Peak,Ama Dablam, Kangtenga, Island Peak, Peak 38, Ambigachen, Puma Ri, Nuptse, Lhotse, Everest, Makalu and Cho Oyu.
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$6500 per person Everest and Ama Dablam Views from Tengboche
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Summit of the Ama Dablam.
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Everest and Ama Dablam

The eye-catching mountain Ama Dablam (6812m) is in the Everest region, Nepal. It is a mountaineer’s favorite because the climbing route is technically challenging. Mountaineers often go on an Ama Dablam expedition to prepare for other peaks with 8000m expedition plans. It is also the trekkers’ favorite mountain to look at when they are trekking. It dominates the Khumbu Valley, rising from the eastern sky.

The shape of the Ama Dablam is unique in the Himalayas. Ama means mother, and Dablam means the sacred ornament box used by Sherpa women in the Khumbu region. Some people say Ama Dablam means “mother’s necklace” as well. The hanging glacier from the southwest face represents Dablam.

The Ama Dablam Expedition runs through several climbing routes that have already been explored. However, the southwest ridge climbing route is more popular because it is slightly more accessible and has more beautiful views than other routes. The mountain guide will fix lines and set up expedition tents at Camps I and II on the southwest ridge.

From Base Camp to Camp I is only a moderate type uphill walk. Camps I to II are technical climbs on the narrow edge of ridges of the granite rock formation. Continue climbing through rock, snow, and icy mushroom ridges from Camp II to III. From Camp III, we climb to the pyramidal shape of the summit of Ama Dablam. Views from the top of Ama Dablam are exceptional in life. Then, we retraced the steps to Base Camp using the same route. Be careful when descending because other climbers can drop debris or rocks while returning to the Base Camp.

The walk begins from Lukla and goes to Everest Base Camp for an acclimatization hike. It then goes to Ama Dablam Base Camp. We stay at the lodge en route to get food and accommodation up to ADBC and then return to Lukla after completing the Ama Dablam expedition.

Day to day Itinerary:

Please follow the cardboard of High Camp Trekking upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport. Our company representative will help you get to the hotel. We explain things to do in Kathmandu.

All includes: Airport pick up, bed, and breakfast.
We give a briefing about the Ama Dablam Base Camp trek and climbing expedition preparation. You can also buy the necessary equipment in Kathmandu.

All include:- a bed and breakfast.
We go to the hotel domestic terminal after breakfast. It's a scenic flight to Lukla; we can see middle hills and panoramic views of snow crown peaks from the left window on an airplane. We go to the hotel for tea or coffee drinks and introduce you to porters who carry your luggage for the trip. Leaving Lukla, we walk downhill through Rhododendron trees to reach the Chaurikharka village. We also see the Kusum Khang Peak from Thade Kosi and Dudh Kosi River. The trial is lined with Mani Mantra carving on boulders, Stupas, and prayer flags before we reach Phakding. We do a side trip to the Pema Chholing monastery in the afternoon.

All include:- breakfast, lunch, dinner, and accommodation at the lodge.
Leaving Phakding, we follow Dudh Kosi valley northward to reach Manju village, where Sagarmatha National Park hiking passes checks of each trekker. From here, we go downhill through the Rhododendron trees and cross the suspension bridge to reach Jhorsale village, where we have a lunch break. We prepare plenty of water for the uphill walk to Namche. We go to Larja Dovan and uphill walk to twin high bridges over the Dudh Kosi River. From here, we go through Rhododendron and pine forests to Top Danda which is the Everest viewpoint before we reach Namche. We see Thamserku, Kusum Khang, and the first glimpse of Mt. Everest en route. Namche is the Sherpa capital and main trade of the Khumbu region. The Sherpa culture is vibrant here, and we get a taste of it at the weekly local market of fresh foodstuffs brought from lower villages on Friday and Saturday.

All include:- breakfast, lunch, dinner, and accommodation at the lodge.
We hike daily to Everest View Hotel, Khumjung, and Khunde villages. We drink a cup of tea on the terrace of Everest View Hotel, which has views of Everest and Ama Dablam. Then, we visit Khumjung School and the monastery. The monastery has a Yeti skull. From here, we go to Khunde village and descend to Namche. In the afternoon, we rest or shop in Namche.

All include:- breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as accommodation at the lodge.
Today, we are heading to Phortse village via Mong La. The path to Kyangjungma is easy to take through Tenzin Norgay Memorial Stupa, which has fabulous views of Khumbu Valley, Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and Thamserku. There is an uphill walk to Mong La from Kyanjungma. We could see Yaks, Naks, Chauri, and wild mountain goats (Himalayan Thar) en route. We take a cup of tea at Mong, which has stunning views of Mt. Ama Dablam. Then, we catch a steep downhill to Phortse Thanga through Rhododendrons and pine forest. After crossing the bridge, there comes uphill to reach Phortse village. It is a less crowded village where we can see Pheasants (the national birds of Nepal), musk deer, and Himalayan Thar (wild goats).

All include:- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee.
Leaving Phortse village, we catch a less crowded trail to reach Upper Pangboche village, which has the best views of Mt. Ama Dablam. There is a monastery that is the oldest in the Khumbu Valley. We visit the monastery that also has a Yeti skull. Now, we join on the busy trail of the Everest Base Camp to reach Somare, where we take a lunch break for an hour. Next, we catch a gradual uphill trail to Pheriche, where we spend two nights for safe acclimatization.

All includes: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee.
After breakfast, we hike up to Nangkar Tshang Peak (5000m), which has stunning views of Mt. Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Makalu, Island Peak, Tabuche, Khangtenga, and Thamserku, and back to Dingboche for lunch. Take a rest or hang out in the village in the afternoon.

All includes: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee.
We ascend the valley to reach Thukla where we pause for a cup of tea. From Thukla, we embark on a challenging climb to reach Thukla Pass, a site adorned with a line of memorials to the legendary mountaineers who lost their lives on Mt. Everest. This poignant yet beautiful location is a must-see for trekkers, offering a unique blend of stunning scenery and a tribute to the brave Mountaineers. We then continue our journey to Lobuche, a gradual uphill trek that allows us to acclimatize and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view of the peaks at the end of Khumbu Valley, bordering Tibet. In the afternoon, we visit the Italian pyramid.

All includes: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee.
Get ready for a day of breathtaking views and unforgettable experiences! We are leaving Lobuche early in the morning to head to Everest Base Camp and return to Gorak Shep today. The journey starts with a flat walk on grassy land for an hour, followed by a short steep climb to Lobuche pass. We then follow the Khumbu glacier northward to Gorak Shep, where we drop our luggage at the room. After a quick lunch, we prepare a day bag to hike up to Everest Base Camp through a rocky trail along the side of the Khumbu glacier. We touch the famous Khumbu icefalls and glaciers at EBC (5364m) where we spend an hour, surrounded by the beauty of the Himalayas. Then, we return to Gorak Shep for a night's stay, filled with the excitement of the day's adventures.

All includes: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee.
We climb steeply uphill to Kala Pattar, 5545m, which offers 360-degree views of the Everest panorama, including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Puma Ri, Lingtren, Khumbutse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Taboche Peak, Khumbu Icefalls, Khumbu glaciers, and Everest Base Camp. This is a bit tough but even more scenic than Everest Base Camp yesterday. We return to Gorak Shep for breakfast and pack the bag. Then, we retrace our footsteps back to Lobuche.

All includes: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee.
We ascend steep uphill to get up to Kala Pattar 5545m viewpoint, which is the highest elevation of the trek and it has 360-degree views of Everest panorama including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Puma Ri, Lingtren, Khumbtse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Tabouche Peak, Khumbu Icefalls, Khumbu glaciers, and Everest Base Camp. It can be a tough day, but it is an even more scenic hike than Everest Base Camp yesterday. We returned to Gorak Shep for breakfast and retraced the back steps to Pheriche by passing Lobuche and Thukla.

All includes: breakfast. lunch and dinner with tea/coffee.
From here, we descend to the Dudh Kosi River. After the bridge, we ascend straight to the Ama Dablam Base Camp, which is at an elevation of 4600m. When we ascend to ADBC, we see Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Lobuche, Thamserku, Kangtenga, and Ombigachen Peak en route. It's a scenic trail, and even trekkers do a side trip to ADBC from Pangboche.

All include:- breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as accommodation at the tent.
The grassy pasture fields of ADBC are a fantastic place to take a rest day.

All include:- breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as accommodation at the tent.
The guide provides refreshment climbing training covering techniques such as rope fixing, ascending, descending, abseiling, and belaying.

All include:- breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and accommodation at the tent.
We do climbing training and acclimatization rotation between Base Camp to Camp II and then back to Base Camp.

All include:- breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and accommodation at the tent.

We take a luxury rest at the Base Camp before going for the final summit push.

All include:- breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and accommodation at the tent.
We check the weather forecast for the summit goal. After getting confirmation of a favorable weather forecast, we climb through the southwest ridge approach to the summit day by day. We take a summit photo and retrace the back step to Camps below us day by day.

All include:- breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and accommodation at the tent.
We descend to Namche via the Tengboche monastery.

All include:- breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and accommodation at the lodge.
Prepare to be amazed as we retrace our steps downhill through the picturesque Dudh Khosi valley, passing the charming Phakding village before reaching our final destination, Lukla. A party awaits us there, a perfect way to say thank you and goodbye to our trek crew.

All include:- breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and accommodation at the lodge.
We fly back to Kathmandu in the morning. We go shopping in Thamel on a free afternoon.

All include:- Airport pick up, breakfast, and accommodation in Kathmandu.
We do a tour of the world heritage site of Kathmandu.

All include:- a bed and breakfast in Kathmandu.
Our company representative drop you at Kathmandu International Airport on time to fly back home.

All include:- breakfast and airport transfer.
The itinerary can be changed for an exciting side trip and an additional acclimatization day if needed while on the trek and climbing period.

We're here to help you plan your Ama Dablam expedition. Do you have any questions or would you like to discuss how we can customize it to your needs? Please feel free to DM us.

Cost & Date:

The following costs and dates are per person for online booking. If the expedition departure dates do not match your needs, please DM us, and we will happily customize your trip on the date that works best for you.

Do you have a group (2 to 15 people)? We offer a discount on the package cost.

Fixed departure dates:
Trip Date Trip Name Price Space Left Status -
2 Apr 2025 Ama Dablam Expedition $6500 per person 15 Open
2 Apr 2025 Ama Dablam Expedition $6500 per person 15 Open
3 Oct 2025 Ama Dablam Expedition $6500 per person 15 Open
7 Nov 2025 Ama Dablam Expedition $6500 per person 15 Open
21 Nov 2025 Ama Dablam Expedition $6500 per person 15 Open
5 Dec 2025 Ama Dablam Expedition $6500 per person 15 Open
5 Apr 2026 Ama Dablam Expedition $6500 per person 15 Open
3 May 2026 Ama Dablam Expedition $6500 per person 15 Open
7 Oct 2026 Ama Dablam Expedition $6500 per person 15 Open
4 Nov 2026 Ama Dablam Expedition $6500 per person 15 Open
Cost includes:
  • International & domestic Airport picks up and departure.
  • 4 nights accommodation (standard twin bed room with breakfast) at 3*** Hotel in Kathmandu.
  • Sagarmatha (Everest/Khumbu) National Park hiking passes.
  • Khumbu (Everest) Trek Card fees.
  • Ama Dablam climbing permit fees.
  • Liaison officer with his all expenses.
  • Expedition crews: Mountain guide (IFMGA ceritified), Base Camp manager (Sardar), high altitude support climbers for food and gears supply at higher camps, Cooks, cook helpers and necessary porters and yaks.
  • Round trip Lukla flight tickets for clients, guides and Liaison officer.
  • Meals for clients: Breakfasts, Luches and Dinners with tea/coffee while on the trek.
  • Normal room with twin beds and sharing bathroom at lodge while on the trek.
  • Camping equipments: expedition tents, dinning tents, shower tent, toilet tent, tables, chairs and kitchen equipments.
  • Food and fuel supplies as long as expedition continues.
  • Solar panel charge backup batteries for light at base camp and charges of battery of electornic devices.
  • High food, Cooking pots, EPI gases and burners for higher camps.
  • All necessary group climbing gears.
  • Group medical kits.
  • Insurance of the expedition crews.
  • Travel and rescue manangment if needed.
  • All government taxes and office service charge.
Cost does not include:
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Personal trekking and climbing equipment of clients.
  • Mineral water, coke, Fanta, sprite, fresh fruits, beer, and whiskey etc.
  • Mineral water, coke, Fanta, sprite, fresh fruits, beer, and whiskey etc.
  • Filming (movie shoot) and drone flying permit fees.
  • Summit day bonus and tips for mountain guide and assistance guides.
  • Tips for base camp manager (sardar), cook and kitchen helpers.
  • Sightseeing in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan etc.
  • International flight tickets and Nepal tourist visa.

More info for extra cost:

Please read carefully. The cost includes and does not include the above. All the meals are included with tea/coffee while on the trek. We do not involve drinking or boiling water, which you can buy at the lodge; this is $1 to 3 per liter. You can take water-purifying tablets or Seripen for a cheaper solution. Wi-Fi, battery charges, and hot showers are omitted. Wi-Fi is $6 per card. The battery charge is $1 to 4 per hour per device (you can take a power bank for a cheaper solution). The gas shower is USD3 to 7 per head.

Suppose the Lukla flight is canceled due to weather conditions. In that case, you are responsible for extra hotel nights and meals in Kathmandu and Lukla for any additional days. Due to the weather conditions, we do not require extra payment to reschedule Lukla’s flight. However, flight-canceled passengers may have less priority on the following day. If there are unexpected circumstances, such as standard flight cancellation due to weather conditions, we request you pay for the Helicopter charter flight.

We insure all the crews and provide warm enough equipment. We do our best for your safety. However, we suggest you buy comprehensive travel insurance covering flight cancellation, medical treatment, and Helicopter rescue emergency evacuation. Please purchase the policy that can cover trekking and mountaineering activities up to 6812m for the days you will be trekking and expedition.

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    Equipment lists:
    • List of personal trekking equipment.
    • Comfortable hiking boot. Three pairs of socks. Sandals.
    • A down jacket, fleece jacket, three T-shirts, two trekking trousers, two drip-dry T-shirts, one long underwear, a woolen/fleece hat, glove, water/windproof jacket and trouser, Sunglass, lip balm, Sun screem (50+), Sun hat, a light scarf, soap/shampoo and trekking towel etc.
    • Sleeping bag (-20 degree centigrade) with hood.
    • Water purifier tablets, 2L water bottle, hiking poles, medical kit and tourch light with spare batteries etc.
    • A few interesting books and a pack of cards.
    • Plastic bag for waste and toiltet papers.
    • A padlock.
    • A day bag (25 to 35L) or rucksack or duffel bag large enough (65 to 75L) size.

    List of Personal Climbing equipment:

    • Helmet
    • 100% UV glacier glass
    • Climbing harness
    • Safety cord
    • Axulary cord
    • Down suite
    • Ascender and Figure 8
    • Five locking and five non-locking carabiners
    • Ice axe
    • Climbing glove
    • Double-layer Alpine boot
    • Campable steel crampon on the alpine boot
    • Down jacket and trousers
    • Breathable Gore-Tex jacket and pant
    • Heavy insulating jacket and pant

    Note: We have climbing gear renting facilities for our customers.

    The following are the reasons for booking a trip with us.
    • We are registered with the Department of Nepal Tourism and have the authority to operate a trek and climb in the Himalayas of Nepal. We are the taxpayers of the Nepal Government. We are a healthy and up-to-date local hiking agency based in Kathmandu.
    • You can book the expedition with a 40% advance and pay the balance of the expedition amount upon arrival in Kathmandu/Nepal.
    • You can book the expedition in advance before your arrival and pay the balance upon your arrival in Kathmandu.

      Pay method:

      Please read the terms and conditions carefully before booking a package trip. Once you agree with the terms and conditions, payment is an unavoidable part of the agreement. The following are different methods of trip booking advance payments for your convince.

      1) American Dollar Account:

      Name of the Bank:- Everest Bank Limited,

      Bank branch address: Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal.
      Name of Account Holder's (beneficiary):- High Camp Trekking (P) Ltd.
      Account No:- 03500105200138
      Swift Code No:- EVBLNPKA.

      2) If you would like to transfer the deposit to Western Union, MoneyGram, and IME, you can use the name of our company owner/manager, Norsang Lama.

      Note:- Please pay any amount charged to you by the Bank or Western Union, MoneyGram, or IME for transferring the booking in advance to us.
    • The trip departure is guaranteed once you have booked the trip with us. If you want to postpone the trip's departure date, you do not need to pay an extra fee. We will never let you down after we receive payment. We do hard work for every single dollar.
    • We organize essential trips for group members. Our package is all-inclusive (no hidden costs). We customize the trip itinerary based on your enjoyable side trip, holiday length, and the activities you need. Let us know your holiday length.
    • Our experienced, trained, and professional guide takes good care of the clients. Our guide never gets tired of your questions about plants, people, animals, and, of course, the mountains. You can feel the difference between having a great hiking guide through our agency.
    • We respond to every email/inquiry in less than 24 hours. You can call us anytime on Whats-app: +977-9841876395 (our support team is available 24/7).

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