Mt. Ama Dablam Expedition 2024

Trip Facts

Difficulty

Challenging

Country

Nepal

Duration

28 Days

Altitude

6812 M

Accommodation

Hotel/Lodge/Tent

Trip Start From

Kathmandu

Trip Ends At

Kathmandu

Climbing Route

South-Western Ridge

Longitude

87.28.13

Latitude

28.43.37

Overview

One of the most beautiful peaks in the world, Ama dablam or “mother’s necklace” is an iconic peak located in the Khumbu Valley of Nepal, over the famous Sherpa villages of Thyangboche and Pangboche on the trail to Everest base camp. Ama dablam was climbed in 1961 via the South-Western Ridge and is now the standard route for all commercial expedition operators.

The route is a significant climbing challenge with technical sections of snow, exposed route on ice, and rock at relative high altitude. Climbers must have experience with fixed ropes, and be comfortable climbing along very exposed ridgelines. The view from the summit is spectacular, as one can see Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and Sishapangma. Ama Dablam also present s a stepping stone to more independent expeditions on big Himalayan peaks.

Brief Itinerary

Day 01:

Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel.
Day 02:

In Kathmandu for official procedures and preparations..
Day 03:

Fly to Lukla (2860m) and trek to Phakding (2622m). Overnight in lodge.
Day 04

Trek to Namche Bazar (3340m). Overnight in lodge.
Day 05:

In Namche for acclimatization.
Day 06:

Trek to Tengboche (3930m).
Day 07:

Trek to Dingboche (4410m).
Day 08:

Rest day in Dingboche.
Day 09:

Trek to Chhukung (4730m) – O/N at Lodge.
Day 10:

Chhukung – Island peak Base Camp (5100m) – O/N Camp.
Day 11:

High camp 5400m.
Day 12:

Summit island peak and back to Chukung.
Day 13:

Trek to Pangboche (3901m) – O/N at Lodge.
Day 14:

Trek to Mt. Ama Dablam Base Camp (4600m).
Day 15-23:

Climbing Mount Ama Dablam (6812m).
Day 24:

Namche Bazar. Overnight in lodge.
Day 25

Lukla. Overnight in lodge.
Day 26:

Scheduled flight Lukla/Kathmandu & transfer to hotel.
Day 27:

Kathmandu.
Day 28:

Final departure.

Expedition Schedule

10 Oct – 04 Nov, 2024
20 Oct – 14 Nov, 2024
30 Oct – 24 Nov, 2024

Challenging

Strenuous trekking and climbing
May require carrying bag packs (12)
Elevations from 2800m to 5500m
Moderate to intermediate terrain with short scrambling and descent on moraine/scree sections
Terrain might be snow or ice or rock or all mixed including glaciers
Few nights are spent in tent at high altitude during peak ascent
Nights are spent in tents or lodge
Involves travel in remote areas
Trek duration of two to three weeks
Includes several high passes trek and 6000m peak ascent
Minimum seven hours of average trek per day

Package Details

Cost Includes:

Mt. Amadablam and Island peak permit fees, and all government taxes.
Ground transfers airport-hotel-airport and airfare Ktm-Lukla-Ktm.
Hotel accommodation on room sharing in Ktm,, Fullboard accommodation at the lodges Lukla-base camp -Lukla.
Equipment and baggage transfer from Ktm-BC – Ktm
Kitchen equipment, kitchen tent, dining tent with heater, toilet tent, shower tent, chairs & tables.
Solar panel/generator at BC for light and charging small electronics/Lodge accommodation at Amadablam BC.
Food and fuel at BC, High altitude tents, food and fuel.
Single tent with insulated floor and mattress at BC/ Lodge accommodation at Amadablam BC.
Services of experienced high-altitude Sherpa, cooks and kitchen boys
Rope fixing fees.
Emergency Oxygen system for clients and Sherpa Walkie-talkie. Satellite phone for emergency
Garbage deposit fee. Welcome group dinner in Kathmandu.
Applicable National Park fees and local taxes. Welcome dinner in Kathmandu.

Cost Excludes:

International flights, Meals in Kathmandu.
Personal climbing gears.
Personal insurance, Personal travel expenses involving vehicle, yaks and horses, airfares and man power outside of the itinerary.
Personal solar pack for charging heavy electronics (laptops, professional camera batteries etc.)
Tips/gratitude for cooks and climbing Sherpa at the end of the trip