Ama Dablam, popularly known as the “Matterhorn of the Himalaya” is one of the most gorgeous mountains in the world located in the Himalayan range of Eastern Nepal. Ama Dablam characterizes itself with its unique pyramid shape. The hanging glacier seen on the southwest face of Ama Dablam bear a resemblance to the sacred ornament box used by Sherpa Women, which is known as Dablam, therefore giving it a name as “Ama Dablam” This peak is 6,812 meters in elevation from the sea level. This mountain is not impressive for its height but for its aesthetics it holds. Mt. Ama Dablam is located in the Khumbu region of Nepal, south of Mt. Everest. One should see some splendid views during the ascent to the pinnacle.
The usual ascension to Ama Dablam is done from the South-western ridge. This was the same route followed by the climbers who reached to the top for the first time to the top in 1961. Commonly, climbers set up three camps just below and the right of the hanging glacier, “Dablam”. The hike is modest up to camp 1, but the challenge starts from camp 1 to camp 2 as it gets more technical in the narrow edges of ridges made from granite. This challenges increases even more from camp 2 to camp 3. Some risk of glacier falls cannot be escaped but it is said that, adventure without risk is Disneyland. One should train himself the skills of rock and ice climbing and get used to high altitude before thinking of Ama Dablam. If you have former experience as a climber and wish to join in a team of an expedition to a world’s most extraordinary mountain, then Ama Dablam Expedition is for you.
Day 1 Arrival to Kathmandu & Transfer to the Hotel (1,400m)
Day 2 Rest in Kathmandu, Expedition briefing and Preparing
Day 3 Fly from Kathmandu – Lukla and trek to Phakding (2,800m)
Day 4 Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazzar (3,440m)
Day 5 Acclimatization at Namche Bazzar (rest day)
Day 6 Trek from Namche Bazzar to Tyangboche Monastry (3,860m)
Day 7 Trek from Tangboche to Ama Dablam Basecamp (4,450m)
Day 8 Basecamp Preparation; Rest Day
Day 09 to Day 25 Climbing Period [Base Camp – Ama Dablam Summit (6,812m) – Base Camp]
Day 26 Trek from Base Camp to Namche Bazzar (3440m)
Day 27 Trek from Namche Bazzar to Lukla
Day 28 Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu & transfer to the Hotel
Day 29 Leisure day in Kathmandu City
Day 30 Transfer to International Airport for final departure
- Arrival & Departure: Airport - Hotel transfer – Airport (Pick Up and Drop).
- Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu: 4 nights hotel (3star category) in Kathmandu on bed & breakfast Basis- Sharing Twin Bed Room.
- Welcome Dinner: One Welcome Dinner in tourist standard restaurant in Kathmandu with Office’s Staffs.
- Cargo Clearance:International Air cargo clearance of Member Personal Luggage & Payment of Government taxes in Nepal. **before the expedition.
- Permit: Expedition Royalty and permit of Nepal Government to climb Mt. Ama Dablam, Sagarmatha National Park entry permit, Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipal entry permit and fees.
- Liaison Officer:1 Government Liaison officer with full equipment, salary and accommodation.
- Garbage Management:Stool Shipment Transfer & Garbage Deposit fees.
- Trekking Route Map.
- Insurance:Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved Nepalese staffs during the trek and expedition.
- Member transportation:
-Air Transportation: Fly from Kathmandu – Lukla and while returning Lukla - Kathmandu, domestic flight as per itinerary - Expedition Stuffs Transportation:Necessary all equipment Transportation for all Members and Staffs from Kathmandu to Lukla (by air cargo/vehicle) and to Base camp (by Porters / Yak) – While returning: Base camp to Lukla (by porters / Yak) and Lukla to Kathmandu (by air cargo/vehicle). Member’s personal equipment will be transport by air.
- Member Luggage:Up to 60 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carrying by porter or Yak.
- Food and Lodging: 3 meals a day (BLD; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Hotel/Lodge/Tea house/Camp during the trek and BC. Well-managed base camp set up for members & Staffs.
- Porter:Porters per member up to Base camp from Lukla & while returning porters from Base camp to Lukla.
- Base Camp Staff: Experienced and well-trained Base camp Cook & kitchen Helpers as required.
- Staff Salary and allowance:All Nepalese staffs & porters daily wages, salary, equipment, foods & clothing.
- Base Camp Tent: Each member will have individual Yak Mountain or Kailas tent in Base Camp.
- Base Camp equipment: At Base camp: foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dinning Tent, 1 Kitchen Tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower Tent, 1 Staffs Tent, 1 Tent for Nepalese base camp staffs, Store tents, Tables & chairs & all necessary cooking gears.
- Heater:Heater for base camp in each Dining and other necessary camp.
- Solar/Generator/Light:1 Solar panel or Generator for battery charge and light at base camp for use.
- High Altitude Climbing Sherpa: 1 veteran and Government Licensed Climbing Sherpa per member. (1 Member : 1 Sherpa).
- Climbing Sherpa Salary & Allowance:Climbing Sherpa Salary, Equipment, Food and Clothing.
- Bonus: Carry Bonus of Sherpas and Route Fixing Charges.
- Rope Fixing Team: The team of experienced Sherpas will fix the route In Ama Dablam (no extra charge will be applied to members).
- Oxygen Bottle (O2):Oxygen bottles will be in stock at base camp in case of an emergency (subjected to charge).
- Oxygen Mask & Regulator: Set of Oxygen mask & regulator will be in base camp in case of an emergency.
- Satellite Phone for emergency communication carrying by Sherpa, also available for members with appropriate charge.
- High camp service: High Altitude Tent, Necessary cooking EPI gas, cooking pots, High food for member, Sherpa and other crews at (C1) (C2) and (C3). Group climbing gears, fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period as required.
- Walkie-Talkie: Walkie –Talkie for communicating from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp.
- Permit: Satellite Phone / walkie-talkie permit for all members and staffs.
- Weather Forecast: Weather forecast report from Meteotest, Bern (Switzerland) during the entire expedition.
- Comprehensive Medical kit for group.
- Certificate: Ama Dablam climbing certificate issued by MoCTCA (after climbing Mt. Ama Dablam successfully).
- Note : All expedition stuffs and equipment have to return after the expedition.
- Arrival & Departure: Airport - Hotel transfers – Airport (Pick Up and Drop).
- Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu: 4 nights hotel (3star category) in Kathmandu on bed & breakfast Basis- Sharing Twin Bed Room.
- Welcome Dinner: One Welcome Dinner in tourist standard restaurant in Kathmandu with Office’s Staffs.
- Permit: Expedition Royalty and permit of Nepal Government to climb Mt. Ama Dablam, Sagarmatha National Park entry permit, Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipal entry permit and fees.
- Liaison Officer:1 Government Liaison officer with full equipment, salary and accommodation.
- Garbage Management:Stool Shipment Transfer & Garbage Deposit fees.
- Trekking Route Map.
- Insurance:Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved Nepalese staffs during the trek and expedition.
- Member transportation:
-Air Transportation: Fly from Kathmandu – Lukla and while returning Lukla - Kathmandu, domestic flight as per itinerary - Expedition Stuffs Transportation:Necessary all equipment Transportation for all Members and Staffs from Kathmandu to Lukla (by air cargo/vehicle) and to Base camp (by Porters / Yak) – While returning: Base camp to Lukla (by porters / Yak) and Lukla to Kathmandu (by air cargo/vehicle). Member’s personal equipment will be transport by air.
- Member Luggage:Up to 60 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carrying by porter or Yak.
- Food and Lodging: 3 meals a day (BLD; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Hotel/Lodge/Tea house/Camp during the trek and BC. Well-managed base camp set up for member & Staffs.
- Porter:Porters per member up to Base camp from Lukla & while returning porters from Base camp to Lukla.
- Base Camp Staff: Experienced and well-trained Base Camp Cook & kitchen Helpers as required.
- Staff Salary and allowance:All Nepalese staffs & porter’s daily wages, salary, equipment, foods & clothing.
- Base Camp Tent: Each member will have individual Yak Mountain or Kailas tent in Base Camp.
- Base Camp equipment: At Base camp: foam mattresses and pillow per member, 1 Dinning Tent, 1 Kitchen Tent, 1 Communication tent, 1 Toilet & 1 Shower Tent, 1 Staffs Tent, 1 Tent for Nepalese base camp staffs, Store tents, Tables & chairs & all necessary cooking gears.
- Heater:Heater for base camp in each Dining and other necessary camp.
- Solar/Generator/Light:1 Solar panel or Generator for battery charge and light at base camp for use.
- Comprehensive Medical kit for group.
- Certificate: Ama Dablam climbing certificate issued by MoCTCA (after climbing Mt. Ama Dablam successfully).
- Note: All expedition stuffs and equipment have to return after the expedition.
Everything from the moment we arrived to the moment we left was fantastic, the food could have been better but apart from that the Sherpa support, camp staff, Kathmandu staff and service was excellent. I would highly recommend SST.
- $7,500
- April, May 35 Days
- Mountaineering
- $7,500
- April, May 35 Days
- Mountaineering
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