The Nirekha at 6169m is one of the last real pearls in the Solo Khumbu region. Officially, it was first climbed in 2003 and has not had many visitors since then apart from a few private groups. Even though the location is absolutely ideal! Well acclimatized, we reach the Nirekha base camp over a 5300m high pass via a beautiful trekking route in a less frequented part of the Khumbu which passes the Thame valley towards Nangpa La (that leads to the north-facing Cho Oyu base camp in Tibet).
The Nirekha is a great six-thousander where we will have lots of fun. And it prepares us perfectly for our next challenge. After climbing Nirekha we’re transferred to the Ama Dablam base camp and again arrive well acclimatized for a direct ascent attempt of the beautiful Ama Dablam. Almost sleek alpine style. However, we do not want to do without our Sherpas who set up the high camp and the route. Though this still remains a different type of high altitude mountaineering.
Acclimatizing on a different mountain can almost be considered elegant. And it will exponentially increase the value of your experience. This trip is one of our crown jewels. It doesn’t get any better than this!
See also our Ama Dablam Flash Expedition (Ama Dablam in only 17 days)
Highlights:
- Beautiful, little-known mountain to acclimatize for Ama Dablam
- This combination is only available at Furtenbach Adventures
- 1 sherpa each 2 members
- IFMGA mountain guide
- High camp equipment
- Small group
Itinerary
Inclusion
- Organisation of the expedition
- IFMGA/AMGA lead guide
- 4 nights in upscale hotel in Kathmandu on single occupancy
- Domestic flights Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu incl. 20kg personal luggage and hand luggage
- All transfers (jeep / private shuttle)
- Fullboard during whole expedition (in Kathmandu only breakfast)
- Drinks at shared meals (no alcoholic drinks)
- Double occupancy in hotels during journey to the mountain
- Porter / Yak to basecamp and back (25kg personal gear / member)
- 1 tent each member in basecamp
- 1 tent each 2 members for approach and high camps
- Mat for apporach and basecamp
- High camp equipment (tents, stove, gas, dishes, food)
- Fixed ropes, fixing material
- 1 Sherpa each 2 members
- Gear, Insurance and helicopter rescue for all staff members
- Medical emergency oxygen
- Emergency medicine, pulseoxymeter
- Kitchen staff
- Comfortable Dome tent in basecamp, shower tent
- Satellite communication and WIFI for a fee and depending on availability
- Solar charging
- Radios
- All fees and permits
- Weather forecast
- Safety and liability of an EU based tour operator
Exclusions
- International Airfare to Kathmandu (ask for an offer)
- Lunch in Kathmandu
- excess luggage for flight Kathmandu – Lukla – Kathmandu
- personal insurance
- Visum for Nepal
- Personal medicine
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tips
- Personal climbing gear
- Sleeping bag
- High camp mat
- Fees for satellite communication