26-day expedition Ama Dablam, Nepal

Join Phurba, an IFMGA certified guide, on this 26-day expedition to reach the summit of Ama Dablam. Discover this dazzling peak. And get some of the most breathtaking views of the Himalayas.

26 Days

Mar - May, Sep - Nov

High

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Description

When you think about the Himalayas, it is hard to single out a peak. Even though Everest is the most famous mountain in this range, there are many other ones that are equally majestic. And Mount Ama Dablam (6812m) is one of them. Join this 26 day expedition to reach the summit of one of the most stunning peaks in this region.

Ama Dablam stands at 6,812 meters of height. And it lies in the heart of the Khumbu Valley of Nepal. Also it overlooks the Sherpa villages of Pangboche and Thyangboche, two charming and rich in cultural heritage towns on the trail to Everest Base camp. Thus, giving us the opportunity to unveil a wonderful place, and learn about the local culture.

Also known as mother’s necklace for its unique form, Ama Dablam was first climbed in 1961 via the South-Western Ridge. This path has become the standard route. And it will be the one we take to reach the top of this magical mountain.

Although this is the most used route, it still poses a significant climbing challenge. It has technical sections of snow, as well as exposed route on ice. We’ll also encounter rock at relatively high altitude. However the sceneries we’ll get as we get closer to the top of Ama Dablam will be totally rewarding. We’ll get to see Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, and Sishapangma, amongst other peaks.

Please note that due to the difficulty of expedition, in order to join it you must have previous experience with fixed ropes. You should also be comfortable climbing along exposed ridgelines. So if you do and wish to join it, send me a request. It will be an amazing experience in the Himalayas!

If you are looking for a longer expedition I also guide other trips. For example, you can check out this 45-day expedition to reach the summit of Mount Manaslu in Nepal too.

Price includes

Guiding fee
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Transport during the trip
Transportation start and back
Porters
Luggage transfer

Price details

Included:
Transfer airporthotel-airport for int. and domestic flights.
Accommodation in a standard hotel on room sharing in Kathmandu for 4 nights including breakfast.
Scheduled flight KathmanduLukla-Kathmandu via Ramechap airport.
Climbing permit for Mt. Ama Dablam and Island peak.
Porter age of member’s personal climbing equipment KathmanduBC-Kathmandu ( 1 porter for each client )
Transportation of food supply and equipment from KathmanduBC-Kathmandu (Cargo to Lukla and by porters to BC)
Fullboard at the local lodges and Ama dablam basecamp lodge.
Food and fuel for high camps during expedition.
Shared High altitude tents for member and climbing Sherpa
Services of one Sherpa guide to carry all food and gear to higher camps. Also assist the member during climb and summit attempts Island peak and Ama Dablam.
Personal IFMGA guide support during acclimatization and summit push.
Insurance for climbing Sherpa including Heli evacuation, hospitalization, medical and life insurance.
Required common climbing equipment, rope, ice bar, ice screw, etc)/costs contributions towards the rope fixing team.
Equipment allowance, wages and insurance for climbing Sherpa, and Liaison Officer.
Applicable National Park and entrance fee.
Garbage disposal charges payable to SPCC. (Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee)
Not included:
International flights to/from Nepal.
Nepal entry visa fee. Meals in Kathmandu.
Expenses of personal nature, hot showers, alcoholic beverages, cold drinks and mineral water/boiled water, snacks/coffee/tea in between meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Personal climbing gears.
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage
Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, communication equipment and commercial filming
Applicable customs duty and import license fees for all expedition goods arriving in Nepal as air/road cargo.
Personal solar pack for charging heavy electronics (laptops, professional camera batteries etc.)
Tips/gratitude for cooks and climbing Sherpa at the end of the trip.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu

Transfer to your hotel.

Day 2: Kathmandu

Official procedure and necessary arrangements.

Day 3: Lukla

Drive to Ramechap airport for flight to Lukla (2860m). Trek to Phakding (2622m). Overnight in lodge.

Day 4: Namche Bazar

Trek to Namche Bazar (3340m). And overnight in lodge.

Day 5: Acclimatization

Stay in Namche for acclimatization.

Day 6: Tengboche

Trek to Tengboche (3930 m).

Day 7: Dingboche

Trek to Dingboche (4410m)

Day 8: Dingboche

Rest day in Dingboche

Day 9: Chhukung

Trek to Chhukung (4730m) - O/N at Lodge

Day 10: Chhukung

Chhukung – Island peak Base Camp (5100m) - O/N Camp

Day 11: High camp

High camp 5400m

Day 12: Chukung

Summit island peak and back to Chukung. O/N Lodge

Day 13: Pangboche

Trek to Pangboche (3901m) - O/N at Lodge

Day 14: Mt. Ama Dablam

Trek to Mt. Ama Dablam Base Camp Lodge (4600m).

Day 15 to 23: Mount Ama Dablam

Climbing Mount Ama Dablam (6812m).

Day 24: Namche Bazar

Namche Bazar. Overnight in lodge

Day 25: Lukla

Lukla. Overnight in lodge.

Day 26: Lukla-Ramechap

Scheduled flight Lukla-Ramechap and drive to Kathmandu

Day 27: Kathmandu

Day 28:

Departure

About the guide

Phurba

Mountain Guide

I'm a certified NNMGA / UIAGM / IFMGA mountain guide from Nepal. I found my passion for the outdoors and climbing early in life when I was first contracted as a trekking guide for a Japanese team to Yala peak (5520m). Since then I have worked with many adventure tourism agencies and successfully summited Mt. Everest, Mt. Cho-Oyu, Mt. Ama Dablam , Mt. Baruntse and many other peaks in Nepal. I'm fluent in German and English which allowed me to guide in the Alps several times. I have a right temperament, I'm dedicated and I have a friendly approach to lead and help the climbing teams accomplish their goals.

Languages

Nepali | German | English

Certificates

NNMGA

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