Ama Dablam – 6,812m/22,349ft
Ama Dablam – 6,812m/22,349ft
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EXPEDITION OVERVIEW
Highlights
- Mesmerizing a panoramic views of several peaks including Everest, Makalu and Cho-Oyu from the summit
- 7 days back and forth trek to Ama Dablam base camp on full board
- Benefits of 14 days logistic arrangement at base camp and rotations to Camp I & II
- Safe climb and descend with the assistance of an experienced climbing crew
- A Pooja ceremony and technical climbing skill training
- Steep climb on Yellow Tower and traversing
- A climbing certificate of reaching the summit
Overview
Mount Ama Dablam popularly known as the ‘Matterhorn of the Himalaya’ is a beautiful mountain, located almost due south of Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse in the Khumbu region. It is an ice-coated steep pyramid of ice with vertical walls and sharp, exposed ridges.
Mount Ama Dablam forms a lasting impression on many trekkers in Nepal, as it is perhaps the most stunning mountain along the popular trekking route to Everest Base Camp. The first ascent of Mount Ama Dablam was made in 1961 by the New Zealand and American expeditions team via South-West Ridge.
Our expedition can also be from the south-west route, a technical climb with three camps above base camp. The ascent usually is completed in less than four weeks. The climbing on this route involves pure rock climbing on exquisite granite followed by mixed snow and rock climbing. The last section to the summit involves ice climbing followed by a long steep snow slope. After a strenuous climb, you reach the top at the elevation of 6812 meters, mesmerizing panoramic views of Mt. Everest, Makalu, Cho-Oyu and many other peaks.
You will have the full assistance of our highly professional climbing guides who has previous experience of climbing the mountain plus they have skills and techniques to tackle every hurdle during the climb. With their support, you are one step closer to the summit.
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Caminatas de un día entero con mucha nieve (4-5 horas), terreno montañoso, importantes subidas y bajadas de altura (subiendo o bajando hasta 4.000 pies) en muchos días.

Carlos Pauner
Mountaineering Advisor
Carlos Pauner, es uno de los más conocidos alpinistas de España (www.carlospauner.com), que ha dedicado casi dos décadas de su vida profesional a escalar las más altas cimas del planeta, incluidos los 14 ochomiles de la Tierra y las siete cumbres de cada continente. Este orgulloso aragonés, ha llevado el nombre de su Tierra, Tierra de Montañas, a las más altas cotas del alpinismo internacional. Durante su ascensión al Kangchenjunga, demostró su férrea fortaleza en una de las más increíbles historias de supervivencia jamás contadas en el Himalaya, emocionantemente descritas en su el documental y libro "Kangchenjunga, historia de un superviviente". Es un privilegio tener toda esta experiencia a nuestro servicio como consultor alpinístico en nuestras expediciones.
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Caminatas de un día entero con mucha nieve (4-5 horas), terreno montañoso, importantes subidas y bajadas de altura (subiendo o bajando hasta 4.000 pies) en muchos días.
PRICE AND SERVICE – OPTION 1
Ama Dablam Expedition (26 Days)
$5,999 USD per person (tax inclusive)
Price based per person (maximum 12 members)
- 5,999 USD per person (tax inclusive)
- Valid until: 30-Aug-2024
- Group size: 2 - 12
- 26 Days
- Travel Dates: 2023/2024
This price includes the following charges:
GOVERNMENT AND RELATED CHARGES
- Amadablam climbing royalty fee of USD $400
- 1 X Government liaison officer with flight, accommodation, meals and wages
- Garbage deposit fees of USD $1000
- Sagarmatha National park fee
- Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural development fee
- Route fixing charge for higher camps and to the summit
- Summit certificate from Department of Tourism after the summit
- Weather forecast report
SERVICE IN KATHMANDU
- International and Domestic Airport Transfer.
- 4 nights in a preferred hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
- Welcome and farewell dinner in Kathmandu
- Return flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
- 2 X Thamserku Duffel bag per member
SERVICE DURING TREKKING
- 7 nights’ accommodation in a local lodge on full board (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
- Hot water for drinking purposes.
- Emergency Medical Kit and Oxygen during the trek.
- Porters to carry trekking and expedition gears (1:1 ratio)
- Assistance of Guide and Sherpa during the trek.
BASE CAMP SERVICE
- Single tent per member with comfortable mattress & pillow
- Tent for climbing and Kitchen crew on twin sharing
- Kitchen, Dining, Shower and toilet tent (communication tent for 8 pax above)
- Solar panel/generator for light and battery charging
- Gas heater for the dining tent
- 3 meals a day, snacks and unlimited tea and coffee on request
- Internet facility depending upon the network provider & group size
SERVICE AT HIGHER CAMPS
CAMP I, II & III
- Brand new tent North Face/Ozark/Red Fox on twin sharing for members and climbing crew
- Total 1 bottles of POISK oxygen for emergency
- Latest Mask and regulator for members and Sherpa & one extra for emergency
- High Altitude food (B, L&D) for members and climbing crew
- Enough Epi gas, gas stove and cooking pot set for CI and CII
- 1 x satellite for emergency and walkie-talkie for a member, Sherpa and basecamp
- Group safety equipment, i.e. extra rope, carabiners, ice axe, ice screw
- Porterage of personal and group camping equipment
- Helicopter charge for supplying fresh meat, fruits and vegetables from Kathmandu
- Expedition Crew Allocation & Cost
- Climbing Crew: Expedition Manager/Climbing Guide and 1 personal Sherpa (1:1 ratio) for the summit
- One High Altitude Cook for a group size 6 or above
- One Cook and required number of kitchen porters at the basecamp
- Porters to carry camping equipment’s and supply food from Lukla to Basecamp
- Equipment’s, daily wages, carrying bonus and medical insurance for climbing crew/Sherpa
- Equipment’s, daily wages, and medical insurance for Kitchen crew and porters
This price does not include the following charges:
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED?
- Summit bonus of US$600 for climbing Sherpa once you make a summit attempt from Camp II or US$300 if dropped from Camp II
- Unexpected increment in the royalty fee/climbing permit
- International airfare and Nepal visa fee
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Extra hotel nights in Kathmandu
- Personal travel, medical and rescue insurance
- Medical evacuation charge if required
- Personal trekking and climbing gears
- Tips for climbing Sherpa and Kitchen team at basecamp
- Service besides mentioned in inclusions example - extra oxygen, Sherpa and porters
- Other personal nature expenses i.e. alcoholic beverages and self-ordered hot drinks during the trek
ITINERARY
- DAY 01 - Arrive in Kathmandu
You will be met at the airport and taken to the hotel to relax.
- DAY 02 - In Kathmandu
Free day in Kathmandu for equipment preparation, attend government briefing and arrangement of documentation needed for the expedition.
Welcome dinner will be at a Le Sherpa restaurant
- DAY 03 - Fly to Lukla (30 minutes), Trek to Phakding (2,651m): 3-4 hours of trek
The first flight to Lukla takes place very early in the morning. Depending on the time, you will have your breakfast either in the hotel or upon arrival in Lukla. You will be transferred to the domestic terminal of Kathmandu Airport from where you take your flight to Lukla which is about 40 minutes landing on the narrow, runway high above the Dudh Koshi River. Your porters and support staff will be waiting at the airport to help you with your luggage to start your trek to Phakding. The trek to Phakding is an easy walk for the first day with a mostly downhill leg. The trek will take you through pastoral lands through several small villages and farms. Approximately after 3 hours, we reach Phakding where we spend our overnight in the tea houses that are run by Sherpas.
- DAY 04 - Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,438m): 5-6 hours
After breakfast, your guide will brief you about the day. An easy walk today to Monjo will take you through the pine trees and glimpses of distant snow-capped peaks. You will encounter impressive waterfalls and yaks along the way taking necessary foods and other essentials for the trekkers as well as the locals. You will pass through the checkpoint before reaching Monjo where the officials check your permits. Your guide will sort out the paper works while you can stroll around for a bit. After this you officially enter the Sagarmatha National Park and a little way up the trail, you arrive in Monjo where you will stop for lunch. After lunch, you start your trek through the wooded valley on a good trail crossing the river through the high suspension bridge. Right after the bridge is the upward climb towards Namche. An hour and a half long ascent to Namche - famous among the locals as “Namche Ko Ukalo” meaning the uphill of Namche. It is all uphill till you reach Namche, and about an hour before reaching Namche your hard work will be rewarded by your first view of Everest. Your guide will walk you to the lodge you will be staying overnight.
- DAY 05 - Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar (3,440m)
Being situated at high altitude, Namche Bazaar serves as an acclimatization stop for climbers to avoid altitude sickness. Namche Bazaar is the main centre of the Khumbu region and is facilitates with government offices, internet, ATM’s, restaurants and a colourful market. Our guides can take us to explore the real charm of Namche Bazaar. We can observe traditional Sherpa life and enjoy flora and fauna found that grow at this altitude.
- DAY 06 - Namche Bazaar to Tengboche to Debuche (3,700m): 6-7 hours
Today we will walk to the biggest monastery of the Everest region located at Tengboche. It encloses within Sagarmatha National Park which is listed in a UNESCO world heritage site. The trek to Phunki will be easy, but afterwards ascending will become relatively harder. The panoramic view of the Himalayas from the monastery shows us a divine universe built under the same range. We can observe a Buddhist religious ceremony. After spending an hour to visit the monastery, we trek further down to Debuche
- DAY 07 - Debuche to Ama Dablam Basecamp (3,700m): 4-5 hours
After breakfast, we trek for one and half hours to Pangboche. We spend a couple of hours to visit the oldest monastery build by the monk who travelled from Rongbuk Monastery in Tibet to Khumbu valley. After lunch at Pangbuche, we head towards northeast towards the Imja Khola pulling out of the Everest Basecamp trail. After crossing the suspension bridge, we climb towards Amadablam on the narrow zigzag route to the Amadablam Basecamp. You are welcomed by our Base camp staffs who will be there for your assistance through the expedition.
- DAY 8 to Day 21 - At Base camp Climbing Period
- Rest day – Puja – climbing training
- Rotation
- Climb to camp I (spend overnight)
- Touch Camp II or the Yellow Tower and descend to camp I
- Descend back to the Base camp
- Rest and prepare for the summit push
- Reserve day at the base camp
- Summit push
- Climb to camp I (overnight) – start at
- Climb to Camp II (overnight) – start at
- Climb to Camp III – start at 4 am – reach by 1 pm – rest for 6 hours – start for summit at 8 pm
- Climb overnight at reach summit around 6-7 am and descend to Camp II
- Descend to base camp
- Packing and clearing the Base camp after the summit
Note - Be advised that the mentioned activities during the climbing period are a tentative plan. The actual planning of the summit is made at the base camp by your climbing guide. The activities may change because of the unstable weather conditions in the Himalayas and also your level of fitness. We advise you to book a Flexi flight and allow extra days in case if you need for the summit push.
- DAY 22 to Day 23 - Trek from Base camp to Lukla
Back to Namche Bazaar is mainly downhill from Base camp, with a small uphill stretch.
From Namche, we’ll get up early and descend back to Lukla. We will pass Monjo after a short walk and then to Phakding. We stay on the same trail and advance towards Cheplung and further to Lukla
- DAY 24 - Early morning flight to Kathmandu
We will enjoy our last views mountains while flying back to the Kathmandu from Lukla. After 25 minutes of flight, our representative will be waiting for you at the domestic airport to take you back to the hotel where you can enjoy your chilled beer and warm shower.
- DAY 25 - Free day in Kathmandu for official documentation and collect the summit certificates
Free day in Kathmandu for official documentation, closing briefing by the government and collecting certificate if successfully reached in the summit. Farewell dinner and celebration at Piano Piano restaurant at Nomad Hotel.
- DAY 26 - Final Departure
Depending on your flight time you will have your transfer arranged to the airport. The airport check-in is 3 hours before the departure time, and the hotel checkout time is noon. In case your flight is late evening please let us know if you require half day use of the hotel with a charge.
Note - This is only a tentative estimation of the day to day program. The program may change depending on the weather condition, your level of fitness, your mindset of team working will help you achieve your adventure dream. We advise you to book a Flexi flight and allow extra days in case if you need for the summit push.
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT INFO
MOUNTAINEERING GEAR CHECKLIST (7000m to 8848m)
Bodywear
- Down Suit - Recommended Absolute Zero Over suit by Mountain Hardwear, or Ulvetanna Suit by Berghaus, or The Himalayan Suit by The North Face, or the Expedition Suit by Rab.
- Down Jacket and a pair of Down Salopettes - Recommended Absolute Zero Parka and Absolute Zero Pants by Mountain Hardwear, or by Rab. - not very bulky
- Waterproof Jacket and Over trousers that goes over your alpine boot
- Balaclava - Recommended The North Face A3543 Unisex Wool Balaclava or similar covering nose and face
- Long sleeve Thermal shirt and Trousers - Recommended anti-sweat
- Fleece Jacket and Trousers - Recommended Patagonia, or The North Face, or Mountain Hardwear
Hand wear
- Liner gloves - thin and warm
- Down mitts - Recommended The North Face, or Marmot Expedition mitt, or Mountain Hardwear Absolute Zero Mittand.
- Mountain Gloves - Recommended water & windproof
- Gore-Tex Primaloft Glove - Recommended the North Face, or Mountain Hardwear.
- Smartwool Mountaineering Socks (2 pairs - new)
- Ultra-Soft Running / Hiking Socks (2 pairs - new)
- Mountaineering boot Recommended La Sportiva Olympus Mons Evo or Millet Everest GTX
- Alpine boot - Recommended La Sportiva Men's Nepal EVO GTX Boot or similar
Climbing equipment
- Climbing helmet - Recommended Black Diamond
- Ski Goggles with UV protection and anti-fog system
- Headlamp - Recommended Black Diamond & Petzl
- Spare batteries - Recommended Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries
- Harness Set
- Lightweight Harness - Recommended DMM Super Couloir, or Black Diamond Couloir Harness, or Mammut Ophira 3 Side climbing harness
- Ascender (Jummer) - Recommended Petzl or Black Diamond
- Abseiling device - Recommended Black Diamond ATC Guide Bley Device, or Petzl GRIGRI 2 Grey Belay, or Descent Device D14BG
- Screwgate Carabiners (2 X large, 2 X small sizes) - Recommended Petzl or Black Diamond
- Bent Gate Carabiners (2 medium sizes) - Recommended Petzl or Black Diamond
- 6 mm rope - Recommended 2 meters UIAA tested
- 6 mm rope - Recommended 5 meters UIAA tested
- 1 X tape sling - Recommended 120 cm UIAA tested
- Dynamic 8.9 mm rope (single rope) - Recommended 2 m UIAA tested
- Classical Alpine ice-axe - Recommended (70-90 cm) Petzl, or Grivel Air Tech, or Black Diamond
- Crampons that fits Mountaineering boots - Recommended Grivel G-12 New-Matic Crampons
Other equipment
- 55-65 Liter Rucksack - Recommended POD Black Ice, Crux AK47 (extendable) and Crux AK57
- Base Camp Duffel – XXL
- 2 X 5 season sleeping bag with compression bag - Recommended North Face and Mountain Hardwear
- 2 X 5 season foam sleeping mat - Recommended 72 x 20 inches (20 x 5 x 5.5 inches folded) and weigh around 14 ounces
- Swiss Army Knife with a multi-tools system or leathermen
- 1-litre stainless steel thermos - that works in extreme weather condition
TREKKING GEAR CHECKLIST(2000m to 5000m)
Headwear
- Sun Hat/Normal cap
- Fleece or woollen hat
- Earmuffs/Ear warmers (optional)
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Buff Scarf / thin face mask
Handwear
- Fleece or woollen thin gloves
- Gore-Tex mitten gloves
Bodywear
- Gore-Tex Jacket
- Gore-Tex Pant
- Hiking pant
- Fleece trouser and jacket or warm jumper - Recommended not thick but warm enough that fits inside the Gore-Tex pant
- Anti-sweat T-shirt
- Thermal inner trouser
- Down jacket with hoodie
Footwear
- Trekking boots
- Hollow Out Outdoor Slipper
- Trekking socks (4-5 pair)
- Snow Gaiter
Other equipment
- Sleeping bag (comfort rated - 15 ºC)
- 30 Liter Rucksack with cover
- Large size Duffel Bag with padlock
- Headlamp with spare batteries
- Water bottles 1 Liter
- Thermos
- Basic First Aid Kit including antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Imodium), altitude (Diamox), painkillers, plasters and blister treatment, insect repellent, and re-hydration salts (Dioralite). Glucose tablets and multi-vitamin tablets are also a good idea.
Washing Kit & Toiletries
- Waterproof washing kit bag
- Towel - medium size
- Washing soap, towel, tooth pest, toothbrush etc.
- Sun Lotion Enough +30SPF (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
- Handwash & sanitizer
- Toilet paper (you can buy this in the lodges)
- Wet tissues
Optional items
- Trekking poles
- Trainers or similar for use in the lodges
- Shorts
- Baselayer leggings
- Gaiters
- Sleeping bag liner
- Pillowcase
- Earplugs (particularly if you are not the one snoring)
- Camera
- Pen-knife (remember to pack sharp objects in hold baggage)
- Repair kit – (e.g. needle, thread, duct tape)
ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTATION INFO
Required Documents:- Scanned copy of the main page of the passport
- Scanned passport size photograph
- Confirmed airline ticket
- Proof of COVID vaccination both dose 1 and dose 2
- A copy of medical insurance including COVID insurance of up to $5000 coverage
- Fit to join the expedition letter from personal Doctor
- Completed Bio-data form (the form will be emailed prior the expedition)
- Apart from having travel insurance and being in generally good health, some pre-holiday health preparation is advised. We strongly recommend you visit your doctor to discuss health requirements for your trip. Some vaccines need to be administered a few weeks before departure so allow plenty of time. Obtain a certificate of vaccination and carry this with you on this trip. A dental checkup is also highly recommended before departure.
- Dawa Sherpa (Expedition Manager): +977-9801333616
- Anjan Rai (Expedition Manager): +077-9823338761
- Office Hours only: Thamserku Office: 00977-1-5909982
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