Ama Dablam (6,856m) is one of the most iconic mountains in Nepal’s Khumbu Valley. The Matterhorn of the Himalayas, reaching its summit provides an exhilarating climbing experience and a skill-honing introduction to technical high-altitude mountaineering. We hear it every time we reach Namche Bazaar, the trading village where the action starts from. ‘WHAT is that mountain!?’ That mountain is Ama Dablam. The queen of the Khumbu – towering, extreme, striking. One look and you’re captivated.
We acclimatise by trekking to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar, enjoying the best this amazing region has to offer before attempting the prize. Our constant companion, Ama Dablam, dominates the skyline and we’ll see the peak from all angles and grow familiar with it. Only when absolutely ready will we begin our ascent following the South West Ridge to attempt the summit.
Graded ‘Alpine Difficile’ this expedition involves every bit of skill, nerve and technique a climber can muster. Our chance of success is improved considerably by incredible Guide and Sherpa support and fixed lines safeguarding the technical sections. We can never guarantee you a summit but we can guarantee you’ll return having experienced the mountain and this unique part of the world to the fullest. And that, in the end, is what adventure is all about!
Itinerary
Day 1 - Depart the UK
Day 2 - Arrive Kathmandu
Day 3 - An early morning flight into Lukla, from where we begin our trek into the Khumbu region. The views from the plane are amazing, providing dramatic scenes of terraced hills and the distant Himalayan giants. After landing we meet our ground crew and begin a 3-4 hour trek to Monju (2,835m), our night’s resting place.
Days 4-5 - Trek to Namche Bazaar, rest & acclimatisation
Day 6 - Trek to Deboche
Days 7-8 - Trek to Dingboche, rest & acclimatisation
Day 9 - Trek to Lobuche
Day 10 - Gorak Shep & Kala Patthar ((5,550m)
Day 11 - Everest / Lhotse Base Camp
Day 12 - Descent to Dingboche
Day 13 - Trek to Pangboche
Days 14-16 - Trek to Ama Dablam Base Camp, rest & acclimatisation
Day 17 - To Camp 1
Day 18 - To Camp 2
Day 19 - Ama Dablam Summit Day, back to Camp 2
Day 20 - Back to Base Camp
Day 21 - Trek back to Namche
Day 22 - Hike from Namche to Lukla
Days 23-24 - Return to Kathmandu, contingency day built in, or additional time in Kathmandu
Day 25 - Return flight to home country
