Mt. Ama Dablam expedition is one of the most beautiful mountains to ascend. Expedition to Ama Dablam offers a moment to climb moderately Technical Mountain but very climbable ice, snow and rock but surrounded by outstanding Himalayan views. A team of expert mountaineer from Himalayan Mentor takes care of everything during the climbing period. The guidance, help, prepares mentally and physically helps every climber to achieve their climbing goal successfully and make the lifetime memory of their Ama Dablam expedition. The itinerary we offer have amble time to acclimatization, rest days, pre-ascend training and several returns to base camp, where Himalayan Mentor kitchen and base camp staffs can look after all of your needs, and curb your appetite. This is a Himalayan peaks that can be summit without crossing a glacier. The trip to Ama Dablam follow the same trail as Everest base camp up to Pangboche and then to the Base camp of Mt. Ama Dablam. We climb a long gravel ridge-slope and cross a big rock field on the south west ridge to the advance base camp. From ABC we will climb over the large boulders to the high camps. Camp 1 to Camp 2 climbing is along an easy fourth class horizontal rock ridge and around several pinnacles. Camp 2 to summit takes a steep snow ridge and one the way we will stop to have a hot drink break at Camp 3 on a broad flat snowfield. After the successful climb, the team returns to the base camp and pack equipment and rubbish. Then trek back to Lukla and fly back to Kathmandu with a regular flight making an unbelievable memory to great adventure mountaineering to the Ama Dablam.
Ama Dablam (6,812 metres /22,349 ft) is located due south of Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse in the Khumbu region. It is a beautiful mountain with long ridges on each side and look like mother (Ama) protecting child in her arms. The peak is comprises of sharp exposed ridges, steep pyramid of ice with vertical wall. Mount Ama Dablam always left long impression for many trekkers and mountaineers due to its spectacular views. The southwest face hangs a glacier resembling an ornament worn by Sherpa lady. Ama Dabalam is also known as “mother’s necklace”.It lies in the heart of the Khumbu valley alongside of Everest which offers marvelous close of view of Mt. Makalu, Mt. Cho Oyu , Mt. Lhotse and Mt. Everest. Ama Dablam was first climbed on March 13, 1961 by Mike Gill (NZ), Barry Bishop (USA), Mike Ward (UK) and Wally Romanes (NZ) via the Southwest Ridge.
Ama Dablam Expedition trip highlights
Expedition Duration: 32 days proposal
Climbing Period: 15 days
Height: 6812m.
Climbing Route: South-west ridge
Location: Khumbu,Everest Region, Nepal
Range: Khumbu Himal
Latitude: 27° 51′ 42″ N
Longitude: 86° 51′ 50″ E
Expedition Season: Spring & Autumn
Mt. Ama Dablam expedition trip itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our office repetitive and transfer to hotel
Day 02: Preparation for Expedition, official formalities work out
Day 03: Official formalities work out for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism
Day 04: Fly to Lukla 2800m, trek to Phakding 2620m or Manjo and overnight at lodge
Day 05: Trek Phakding/Manjo – Namche 3500m and overnight at lodge
Day 06: Rest day at Namche Bazar for acclimatization and explore around
Day 07: Trek Namche Bazar to Tengboche 3860m or Pangboche and overnight at lodge
Day 08: Trek Pangboche to Ama Dablam Base Camp (4600m) and overnight at lodge
Day 09-24: Climbing Period of Ama Dablam (6812m) and O/N at tented Camp
Day 25: Trek Ama Dablam Base Camp (4600m) to Pangboche and overnight at lodge
Day 26: Pangboche to Namche Bazaar and overnight at lodge
Day 27: Rest day at Namche Bazaar and overnight at lodge
Day 28: Trek Namche Bazaar to Lukla and overnight at lodge
Day 29: Fly back Lukla to Kathmandu then transfer to hotel
Day 30: Free in Kathmandu for personal activities
Day 31: Free in Kathmandu for personal activities
Day 32: Transfer to airport for International departure.
