Mount Ama Dablam Expedition

Today, we take some time off to prepare for the journey while also touring around the valley. Mountaineering, as an adventure sport, requires a wide set of equipment. You can head down to the local market to either rent or purchase the equipment. We also head down to the respective offices to gather all the required permits for mountaineering. We also journey around some of the UNESCO world heritages spread around the valley.

The first day of our trek and we begin our journey making our way towards the airstrip at Lukla. We head out of the valley towards the northern border of the nation making our way past majestic hills. Then, we land at the trail-head located at Lukla. After a brief rest, we begin our journey ascending towards Phakding.

Exiting Phakding, the journey takes us through a series of suspension bridges including the famed Hillary suspension bridge. With the beautiful views of Kusum Khangkaru (6,367m), the journey ascends through lush green forests towards Monjo, Chhamuwa, and Bengkar in quick succession. Entering the Sagarmatha National Park, the trail heads over to Namche Bazaar.

The first of our acclimatization days, today, we take some time off in Namche. Here, we can enjoy the pleasant Himalayan landscapes alongside the unique culture and local way of life. Adorning the horizon with views of Everest (8,848m), Lhotse (8,516m), Nuptse (7,861m) and surrounding Himalayas. For our acclimatization hike, we make our way towards Khumjung and Khunde enjoying the pleasant landscapes. Khumjung is well known for its Yeti Skull Monastery which is said to house the skull of a real-life Yeti.

Beginning our journey through the classic Everest trail, we ascend through the rhododendron forests. Heading away from Namche, the first major settlement after crossing Phunke Tenga is Tengboche. Here, you can make a brief stop at the monastery and enjoy the views of the Mt. Everest (8,848m) alongside Lhotse (8,516m) and Ama Dablam (6,812m). Later, we ascend to Debuche for the night.

Our final day on the classic Everest trail, today, we make our way towards Pheriche. Enjoying the pleasant views of the majestic Everest Himalayan Range on the horizon, the journey ascends pasts the tree line. Crossing Pangboche, the journey takes us to Somare which boasts mesmerizing views of Island Peak (6,189m), Nuptse (7,861m), and Lhotse (8,516m). Ascending through the rugged Himalayan trail, we arrive at Orsho which leads us to Pheriche.

The second of our acclimatization days, today, we take some time off at Pheriche. At Pheriche, we can also learn more about the people, culture, and about the place itself. Pheriche is also the final well-established settlement on the trail. For our acclimatization hike, we take on the majestic hills nearby the hamlet enjoying the glorious views of the Himalayas en route.

Exiting Pheriche, the trail once again begins to ascend heading towards the Ama Dablam Base Camp. The journey takes us through the rugged Himalayan trails surrounded by rocks and the majestic Himalayas. Heading past pasture lands and several summer settlements, we continue with the views of the Mt. Everest (8,884m), Nuptse (7,861m), Changtse (7,543m), Lhotse (8,516m), and Ama Dablam (6,856m). We gradually ascend towards the Ama Dablam Base Camp.

The final of our acclimatization days, today, we take time off to make sure everything is in order before beginning the climb. Checking all our equipment and making sure everything is good to go, we also practice for the climb. This offers us a chance to use the equipment at our disposal. Heading back to the camp, we map out an action plan for the climb.

For the next 9 days, we begin the climb of the majestic Ama Dablam (6,856m). The journey can be split into three different camps. The climb to Camp 1, located at an altitude of 5,700m, requires more technical know-how and how best to use the tools at your disposal. From Camp 1 to Camp 2, there will be heavy use of ropes as we carefully navigate on the trail lines set by the team leader. Trekking to Camp 3 is a different subject altogether as we head past several mountain crevasses and loose footings. The final stretch of the trek from Camp 3 to the summit is; however, less technical as compared to the sections down below. After summiting the majestic Ama Dablam (6,856m), we journey back to the base camp.

For the next two days, we will ascend back to Lukla crossing numerous villages in quick succession. Depending on our trekking speed, we either stay in Tengboche or if possible descend all the way to Namche Bazaar. Unlike the ascending journey making our way down through the vibrant Himalayan hamlets is a pleasant one. We then head through the lush green forests adorned with rhododendron, pine and fir trees. At the end of the second day, we reach Lukla exiting the Sagarmatha National Park.

The day begins early as we board the flight back to Kathmandu. With one final goodbye to the Himalayas, the journey takes us away from the snowy Himalayan landscapes in favor of the vibrant valley. Touching down at the capital city we make our way directly to the hotel which wraps all our scheduled activities for the trek. For the rest of the day, you are free to head down to the local regions or stay back at the hotel resting from the days of the journey.

Your final day in Kathmandu will be a free day and you are free to make your way down to the local regions enjoying the stunning capital city on your own. Today is the perfect time to hunt for souvenirs and don’t forget to try out the local delicacies. At the end of the day, you will be treated to a lovely farewell dinner which officially ends our trip.

A company representative will help collect your luggage then accompany you to the airport. We bid farewell today, and after completing your formalities at the airport you should be heading towards home. We part ways hoping our paths cross again and that we did a good job.