Ama Dablam Expedition
Trip Facts
Trip Introduction:
Mt. Ama Dablam is popularly known as “Matterhorn of the Himalaya”, which is located in the Himalayan range of Eastern Nepal. The overhung glacial mass on the southwest face of Mt. Ama Dablam resembles a ‘Dablam’- the sacred ornament box used by Sherpa women, thus the name “Ama Dablam” or “Mother’s necklace”. Mt Ama Dablam, is located within the Khumbu region, south of Everest and Lhotse and is 6,856m/22,494ft in height. The mountain stands above the famous Tengboche Monastery traditionally visited by climbers to the region. Mt. Ama Dablam expedition provides the ultimate challenge to the world’s most technical peak.
Mt. Ama Dablam: The technical mountain
Mt. Ama Dablam is climbed from the south-western ridge which is the same route followed by the climbers of NZ, UK and US who reached the summit for the first time in 1961. Mt. Ama Dablam Expedition is a very technical endeavour thus, climbers require solid skills in ice climbing, rock climbing, adequate high altitude experience and technical prowess.
All three camps are just below the right side of the hanging glacier, or “Dablam”. We set the Ama Dablam Base Camp tents at the height of 4600m/15,088ft. Ama Dablam Base Camp is very safe from extreme weather and avalanches. From Camp 1 to Camp 2, it gets very technical because we pass through narrow edges of the ridge and climbing between and through rocks faces. Further on, the climb gets more technical and risky from Camp 2 to the Last Camp because of the high chances of falling rocks and ice debris. From The Last Camp to the summit, chances of avalanches are high and we need to climb completely on the ice surface. After summiting, we return to Camp 2.
If you possess any previous climbing experiences and wish to join contact us. You will be joining as a Himalayan Global Expedition team member to one of the world's most admired mountain, Mt. Ama Dablam.
Day 01 Arrival at Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 02 Preparation and Expedition briefing in Kathmandu
Day 03 Fly to Lukla (2,840m); trek to Phakding (2,600m); Overnight in lodge
Day 04 Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m), Overnight in lodge
Day 05 Acclimatization in Namche; hike to Everest View Lodge; visit Hilary Museum
Day 06 Trek to Tyangboche (3,860m), Overnight in lodge
Day 07 Trek to Pangbotche (4,000m); enjoy Sherpa culture; Overnight in lodge
Day 08 Trek to Ama Dablam Base camp (4,400m), Overnight camping
Day 09-23 Climbing period to summit Amadablam (6,812m)
Day 24 Trek Back to Tyangboche (3,860m); Overnight in lodge
Day 25 Trek to Monjo (2,800m); Overnight in lodge
Day 26 Trek to Lukla (2,840m); Overnight in lodge
Day 27 Fly back to Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel
Day 28 Rest day and farewell dinner
Day 29 Transfer to the airport for final departure
- International Arrival/Departure Transfers
- Welcome Dinner with Himalayan Global Team
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu, inclusive of breakfast
- Domestic flight tickets Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu with air cargo & airport tax
- Domestic Arrival/ Departure Transfers
- Full board Tea House/ Lodge trek till Pangbotche (night at Tea House/Lodge) & Full board camping throughout (night at tents)
- Full board meals during the trekking and expedition period, if you have any specific dietary requirement please let us know, we will provide accordingly
- Ama Dablam Expedition Royalty Fees
- High altitude climbing food, fuel, Gas above base camp
- 1 Professional Expedition Guide
- 1 Personal Climbing Sherpa on summit day
- High Altitude Climbing Sherpa equipment & allowance
- Heater for base camp in each Dining and other necessary camps
- 1 tent for 1 member for Expedition north face brand V-25 or Similar tent
- Personal luggage allowed 100Kg.
- Porter & Yak from Lukla to Base Camp & back to Lukla
- All camping gear that includes a dining tent, cooking stove, gas, ropes, toilet tent, shower tent, table and chairs, mattresses sharing with other members
- Liaison officer's allowances, equipment for the expedition, flight ticket, insurance, daily wages sharing with other group members
- High altitude staff allowances, flight tickets, food, accommodation, insurance, daily wages
- High Altitude Nepali staff accidental/ medical/emergency and evacuation insurance
- Emergency oxygen mask and regulator
- Radio communication set (walkie-talkie)
- Gamo Bag (life-saving device in case of altitude sickness) sharing with group members
- Solar panel for light and charges batteries
- Garbage Deposit
- Farewell dinner in Kathmandu
- All liable government of Nepal administration fees for climbing permits processing
- Company Services Charge
- Ama Dablam Expedition climbing certificate (after climbing Ama Dablam successfully)
- International flight fares
- International airport departure tax
- Nepal entry visa fee
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Single supplement during the entire trip
- Note Additional cost applies for single supplement
- Personal climbing gears–clothing, sleeping bags, climbing equipment. Please click ‘equipment checklist’
- Personal Travel/Medical/Accident/Emergency evacuation insurance
- International cargo customs clearance fee
- Emergency evacuation, Helicopter rescue if required
- Alcoholic beverage & bottle drinks
- Climbing Sherpa summit bonus (minimum 800 USD)
- Personal Satellite phone permit
- Filming & Videography
- Extra personal expenses
- Tips for Nepali staff
- All expenses incurred in the event of early departure (evacuation fee, transport, extra hotel night, food etc.)
- Any changes as a result of delay beyond the control of ‘Himalayan Global Expedition’
- Personal communication (phone, fax, e-mail, internet between Nepal and your home country)
- Medical evacuation insurance policy is mandatory
- Any other services not specified in the ‘Cost Includes’