How long does it take to climb Ama Dablam?

It generally takes around 25 to 26 days to climb Ama Dablam. The Ama Dablam expedition itinerary may be longer, depending on the highlights of exploration around the region and the number of rest days.

How much does a permit cost to climb Ama Dablam?

According to the Tourism Department of Nepal, anyone who wants to climb Ama Dablam has to pay the minimum royalty fees per person of $400 to the Nepal Government during the Spring and Autumn seasons. In contrast, the same fee is $200 during the Winter and Summer seasons.

Are there rescue facilities on the Ama Dablam?

Yes, in case of an emergency, rescue facilities are available. However, the climbers are advised to have insurance that covers the medical expenses and evacuation.

Ama Dablam Expedition

The Ama Dablam Expedition offers a truly unforgettable experience, combining a challenging climb with the stunning beauty of the Khumbu Valley and the rich culture of the Sherpa people.

Standing at 6,812 meters, Ama Dablam is one of the most striking peaks in the Himalayas and ranks as the third most popular permitted expedition peak in Nepal. The name “Ama Dablam”, meaning “Mother’s Necklace”, comes from its unique shape—the long ridges resemble a mother’s outstretched arms, and the hanging glacier is said to represent the Dablam, a traditional Sherpa pendant worn by women that holds sacred images.

This majestic mountain holds deep cultural significance, and local legend says that anyone who lays eyes on Ama Dablam will have their wishes come true. Climbing it is not only a test of skill and endurance but also a journey into the heart of Himalayan beauty and spiritual meaning.

Accomodation
Hotel/ Tea houses/Camping
Best Season
April to May & Sep to Oct
Maximum Altitude
6812m
Transportation
Car/Flight/ Jeep/ Tourist Bus
Walking Hours
5/6 hours

Overview

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Overview

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Overview

The Ama Dablam Expedition with Alpine Treks Nepal is a remarkable mountaineering journey that encapsulates the essence of adventure in the heart of the Himalayas! Ama Dablam, often referred to as the “Matterhorn of the Himalayas” due to its distinctive pyramid shape, offers climbers a challenging yet rewarding ascent. The route to its summit is a test of technical skill, physical endurance, and unwavering determination! Are you ready?

The climb begins at Base Camp, nestled in the shadow of Ama Dablam, at an elevation of approximately 4,600 meters. From here, climbers embark on an arduous journey that takes them through a series of high-altitude camps. The Advanced Base Camp (ABC), situated at around 5,639 meters, serves as the launching point for the expedition’s higher reaches.

Trip Highlights

Climbing the 6,812-meter Ama Dablam, known as the "Matterhorn of the Himalayas," is a prestigious achievement.
The journey offers stunning views of Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu. Trekkers pass through traditional Sherpa villages, experiencing their rich culture.
Reaching base camp is an adventure, with beautiful valleys, diverse landscapes, and local wildlife.
The climb is challenging, with rock and ice sections, crevasse crossings, and steep slopes, testing one's skills.
Acclimatization is crucial for high altitude adjustment and allows for side excursions and cultural exploration.

Day 01 :

Arrive in Kathmandu:

Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Nepal. Upon completing the visa formalities and collecting your luggage at the airport, kindly proceed to the exit of the arrival hall. Your trip leader will await you just outside the arrival hall and will escort you to your hotel in Kathmandu. Please look out for a placard of Alpine Treks Nepal.

Day 02 :

Climbing preparation and sightseeing day at Kathmandu:

In Kathmandu for the final preparation for the Climb. Meet other team members, complete official and government formalities, final gear check, and load. Upon your interest, an optional Kathmandu sightseeing can be arranged on these days.
We will have a trip orientation, and your trip leader will give you a brief about your climb before we head on our journey.

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 Phakdin,g 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 paperwork 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 Monj, where you will stop for lunch. After lunch, you start your trek through the wooded valley on a good trail, crossing the river on 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 where you will be staying overnight.

Day 05 :

Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar (3,440m):

Being situated at a 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 equipped 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 the 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 is enclosed within Sagarmatha National Park, which is listed as 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 visiting 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 a half hours to Pangboche. We spend a couple of hours visiting the oldest monastery built by the monk who travelled from Rongbuk Monastery in Tibet to the Khumbu valley. After lunch at Pangbuche, we head 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 staff who will be there for your assistance through the expedition.

Day 08 :

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 a 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 the summit at 8 pm
Climb overnight to reach the 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 you need them for the summit push.

Day 09 :

:22 to Day 23 - Trek from Base camp to Lukla:

ack 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 go to Phakding. We stay on the same trail and advance towards Cheplung and further to Lukla

Day 10 :

:24 - Early morning flight to Kathmandu:

We will enjoy our last views mountains while flying back to 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 11 :

: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 a certificate if successfully reached the summit. Farewell dinner and celebration.

Day 12 :

: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.

Cost

Cost Includes

Kathmandu Service includes arrival & departure transfers, domestic airport transfers, and four nights in a Kathmandu hotel with breakfast and a welcome dinner.
Government fee climbing royalty/permit. Includes all the permits charges required to climb Ama Dablam, including the garbage deposit fee, government liaison officer charges and wages and insurance for at least 1 Climbing Sherpa as required by the Government of Nepal for permit & other miscellaneous costs
Trekking service includes all the necessary arrangements required during the Trek: i.e. domestic flight/transfers including a helicopter from base camp to Lukla, accommodation and three meals a day in local lodges, a trekking guide and portage of personal trekking & climbing gear.
Basecamp Service includes three-course meals a day and unlimited hot drinks while at basecamp, a required number of kitchen crew with their wages, transfers and insurance, a personal tent, and a standard dining tent with a heating system and generator /solar battery charging facilities, toilet tent, shower tent and human waste disposal fees.
Higher camp Service (C1, C2 & C3), higher camp service beyond the base camp; it includes the necessary number of tents, high altitude food, cooking pots, epi gas, gas stove, walkie-talkie, satellite phone and weather forecast.
High Altitude Climbing Sherpa, a personal climbing Sherpa with his equipment, daily wages, load ferry charge, meals, accommodation, flight/transfers and insurance for the expedition duration.

Cost Excludes

Lunch and Dinner during your stay in Kathmandu (except for the farewell dinner)
Any packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, nutria-bars during the trekking.
Items of personal nature, Laundry Expenses, Tips.
Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in Government regulations, etc.
Extra transportation then display in itinerary program.
Any additional staff other than specified.
Rescue, Repatriation, Medicines, Medical Tests and Hospitalization expenses.
Medical Insurance and emergency rescue evacuation if required.
Travel Insurance and helicopter rescue.
Filming permit (if special camera).
Personal climbing gears
Expenses incurred towards usage of landlines, mobiles, walkie-talkies or satellite phone And Internet expenses
Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, Camera/Video Fees or Trekking Gears
Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods
Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa Guides as per Mountaineering Association rules. Minimum US$ 500.00 per climbing Sherpa guide.
Tips and gifts for base camp and high altitude trekking and climbing staff.
Airfare of international flights
Nepal entry visa fee (Visa issuance on arrival in Kathmandu)
Any extra services or products or offers or activities which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
Any other item not included in “COST INCLUDES” section.

Ama Dablam Expedition

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