Itinerary
Day 1: Preparation and briefing in Kathmandu
Welcome to Kathmandu, the capital city. Once you get to the hotel, the tour guide will provide a brief orientation on the overall Ama Dablam climbing itinerary. Take note of all the requisites and directions of the trek. Rest/refresh/relax at the hotel in Kathmandu.
- Place: Kathmandu
- Altitude: 1320
Day 2: Fly to Lukla. Trek to Phakding
Take a flight to Lukla (2840m) from Kathmandu. Get down at Lukla Airport. Acclimatize and start trekking from Lukla to Phakding (2600m). Stay overnight at the lodge in Phakding.
- Meals: Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Teahouse / Lodge
- Place: Phakding
- Altitude: 2600m
Day 3: Trek to Namche Bazaar
Prepare for a trek to Namche Bazaar after early breakfast. The 4-hour hike from Phakding to Namche Bazaar will get you at 3440m above sea level. After you get to Namche Bazaar, explore around the most happening town of Solukhumbu region. Overnight at the hotel in Namche.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Teahouse / Lodge
- Place: Namche Bazaar
- Altitude: 3440m
Day 4: Hike to Everest View Lodge and visit Hilary Museum (Acclimatization Day)
Since you have a day to hit the road again, its best that you get used to the climate and altitude. Acclimatize in Namche Bazaar where you have a ton of things to do. Take a hike up to the Everest View Lodge, which is the highest hotel in the world. Then, visit the Hilary Museum where you get a distinct taste of the Sherpa culture and artifacts dating back to the Edmund Hilary era. Stroll around the Saturday market and stay for the night in Namche.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Teahouse / Lodge
- Place: Namche Bazaar
- Altitude: 3440m
Day 5: Trek to Tyangboche
After a day spent at Namche, a trek to Tyangboche will give you the first glimpse of what’s ahead. The beautifully poised Tyanboche features Tyangboche Monastery and other attractions. Get a hold of the glamorous landscapes as for trek for approximately 4 hours. Acclimatize and overnight in Tyangboche.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Teahouse / Lodge
- Place: Tyangboche
- Altitude: 3860m
Day 6: Trek to Pangboche
Trek from Tyangboche to Pangboche, elevation: 4000m. Upper Pangboche consists of the region’s oldest Buddhist monastery. Rest and prepare for the next day. Stay for the night in a lodge in Pangboche.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Teahouse / Lodge
- Place: Pangboche
- Altitude: 4000m
Day 7: Trek to Ama Dablam Base camp
Walk to Ama Dablam base camp from Pangboche. Here, you will set up camp for both the ascent and descent. Prepare everything necessary for the trek to the summit. Overnight at the base camp.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Camping
- Place: Ama Dablam Base camp
- Altitude: 4400m
Day 8-23: Climbing period to summit Ama Dablam
Leave for the ascent up to Ama Dablam. Start climbing well-equipped, well-trained, and prepared. It will take you almost 15 days to get to the summit. Stay wary of the avalanche, glaciers, and steep rocks. There will be three camps set up on the way to the Ama Dablam peak. First, get to Camp I. Then hike to Camp II from where the route gets more technical. Once you get to Camp III, go around the hanging glacier, cross the snowy ridges and bergschrunds. Walk slow and careful in the narrow ridges. Follow the instructions to bypass the crevasses. Avoid any obstacles and dangerous paths. Capture the breathtaking Himalayas as seen from the pinnacle. Conquer this extraordinary mountain with a sense of pride. Prepare for a safe descent.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Camping
- Place: Ama Dablam
- Altitude: 6812m
Day 24: Trek back to Tyangboche
Descent from the summit towards Tyangboche 3860m. Explore the rest of Tyangboche before returning. Settle for the night at the camp.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Teahouse / Lodge
- Place: Tyangboche
- Altitude: 3860m
Day 25: Trek to Monjo
From Tyangboche, get further down to Monjo at 2800m. Monjo lies just below the Sagarmatha National Park. Settle at Monjo.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Teahouse / Lodge
- Place: Monjo
- Altitude: 2800m
Day 26: Trek to Lukla
Get to Lukla. From Lukla, you will head back to Kathmandu the next day, marking the end of the Ama Dablam expedition.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation: Teahouse / Lodge
- Place: Lukla
- Altitude: 2840m
Day 27: Fly back to Kathmandu
Return to Kathmandu via flight from Lukla airport. Rest at the hotel in Kathmandu. Prepare for the final departure.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Place: Kathmandu
- Altitude: 1320m
Inclusion
- Airport pickups and drops
- Tea house accommodation during the trekking
- Tented accommodation during the climbing
- 3 meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
- Round Trip Domestic flights (Kathmandu- Lukla -Kathmandu)
- English Speaking Trekking Guide (leader), Climbing guide (leader), Porter with Insurance, Transportation, Food, and Accommodation
- Down jacket (to be returned after trip completion)
- Duffel bag, T-shirt, and Trekking Map
- Trekking permits and Ama Dablam Peak climbing permit
- Good quality tents and kitchen utensils for camping
- Group mountaineering (climbing) equipment
- Daily seasonal fresh fruits after dinner
- A first aid kit carried by the guide (Oximeter to measure your oxygen and pulse in high altitude)
- All government and local taxes
Exclusions
- International Flight Ticket and Nepalese Visa Fee
- Hotel & Meals in Kathmandu
- Extra Baggage Charges
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the trek (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Personal expenses (WiFi, Phone calls, Laundry, Bar bills, Battery Recharge, Water, Shower, and Tea / Coffee)
- Other costs not mentioned in 'Cost Includes' section
- Travel and Rescue Insurance
- Tips for Guides, Porters, and Drivers
