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An expedition to Ama Dablam is technically demanding and has it all ice, rock, scrambling,
killer views, great approach and the great base camp in a meadow with a stream. The
expedition offers a superb, technical climbing experience in the heart of Khumbu region just
above Thayanboche monastery on the way to Everest Base Camp. From the summit, out of six
highest peaks in the world are clearly visible of five highest peaks Mt Lhotse, Mt. Lhotse Shar,
Mt. Makalu, Mt. Cho – Oyu, and Mt. Everest, and also close view of Nuptse, Baruntse and
Pumari. Since its ascent in 1961 by an Anglo American / New Zealand team, it has been
frequently climbed and by many different routes.
Our ascent will be made via the conventional SW ridge route, which involves pure rock climbing.
The last section to the summit involves ice climbing followed by a long steep snow slope. Due to
the technical nature of the route, that requires 3500 meters of fixed rope and three camps above
the base camp. Normally the climb is completed in less than four weeks. However, we do build
in an extra few days in case of unexpected bad weather.
TRIP FACTS
Trip length: 30 Days
Grade: Extremely Strenuous
Mode of Trek: Camping
Starts in: Kathmandu
Ends in: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel and camping
Transportation: Flights
Altitude maximum: 6856m
Best Time: Spring April - May / Autumn Oct – Nov
OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu (1520m) - Check-in to your Hotel.
Day 02-03: In Kathmandu
Day 04: Fly to Lukla (2842mm). Trek to Phakding (2610m)
Day 05: Trek to Namche (3444m)
Day 06: In Namche
Day 07: Trek to Pangcoche (3989m)
Day 08: In Pangboche
Day 09-12: Trek to Base Camp (4600m)
Day 13: Base Camp – Advance Base Camp (5400m) – Base Camp
Day 14: Advance Base Camp (5400m)
Day 15: Advance Base Camp – Camp 1 (5800m) – Advance Base Camp
Day 16: Advance Base Camp to Camp 1 (5800m)
Day 17: Camp 1 – Camp 2 (6000m) – Camp 1
Day 18: Camp 2 (6000m)
Day 19: Return to Base Camp
Day 20: Camp 2
Day 21: Camp 3 (6300m)
Day 22:Summit Ammadablam (6856m) & back to Camp 3
Day 23: Camp 1
Day 24: Base Camp
Day 25: Pangboche
Day 26: Namche
Day 27: Lukla
Day 28: Fly to Kathmandu
Day 29: In Kathmandu
Dau 30: Depart Kathmandu
PRICE
We utilize local teahouses for lodging along the trek in to base camp.
PRICE INLUDES:
* 5nights Kathmandu 3star accommodation on twin sharing basis with breakfast.
* Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla return and airport taxes.
* Cargo of gear to Lukla, porters and yaks to base camp and return to Kathmandu.
* Comfortable sherpa lodges on the trek in to base camp plus 2 days on the way out.
* Base camp facility, bright spacious group tent, heat, solar power, toilet.
* Sherpa Cook and staff with all meals while at base camp.
* Basic All high altitude mountain food
* All climbing Sherpa staff on mountain and base camp staff.
* Climbing permit
* Satellite phone to keep in touch with home.
* Peak Fee and all Nepalese Govt. Fees.
* Environment fees, permits, mandatory Liaison officers and their fees/expenses.
* All group on mountain equipment such as tents, stoves, fuel, ropes, party first aid.
* High Altitude recover chamber
PRICE EXCLUDES
* Airfare to and from Kathmandu to your home and airport taxes.
* Drinks, mineral water, laundry, postage, telephone calls and other items of a personal
nature.
* Meals in Kathmandu.
* Entry Visa fee & International departure tax
* Emergency Evacuation- Personal accident insurance
* Personal climbing equipment.
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 02 KATHMANDU
At leisure in Kathmandu. While the guides sort out the expedition paper work, you will
be able to explore this fascinating medieval city, crowded bazaars, Hindu and Buddhist
temples, shrines. It is a wonderful mixture of an ancient, colonial and modern
architecture.
DAY 03 KATHMANDU
Free day in Kathmandu.. This day in Kathmandu is an opportunity to hire any pieces of
mountaineering equipment you do not already have.
No-sooner after the landing, we will be setting off along the famous trail walking towards
North-west and descending to the river side at Phakding 2,652m. Continuing further
through attractive fir forests to Chumda and set up our camps for the night (walking
approximately 5 hours).
From the Base Camp --- Route leads through grassy ridges heading eastward to a
broad saddle. From this point we can see the Mingbo La (high pass). We now head to
North direction climbing up the rocky grounds then across the boulders to a ridge, a site
for Camp I at an elevation of 5,705 meters. Here, there are 5-6 natural platforms
suitable for pitching up tents.
From Camp I --- Cross a rocky bowl (tricky if snow covered) until, below two rock
fingers, then move on to the ridge proper. Climbing the ridge involves rock climbing of
severe standard with steps of VS (USA 5.6) Camp II is at the top of a yellow tower,
which gives one of the hardest pitches on the climb at VS/Hard VS (5.8).
From Camp II --- Skirt a red rock bluff on the East and follow a ramp line to a gray
tower. Move into the ramp (some stone fall danger) and climb to an amphitheater.
Continue up a broad gully formed between the gray tower and the lower rock buttress
and climb a snow slope to 'Santa's Grotto' at the start of the mushroom ridge. Follow the
mushroom ridge to a crevasse in the upper face, which offers fantastic site. Climb the
snow / ice slope to the right of the face, then follow mixed ground to the top of the
highest hanging glacier. An ice crest now leads in a magnificent position to the summit.
We have the glorious - grand views!
DAY 29 Kathmandu
Free day in Kathmandu
DAY 30 Departure
Transfer to Airport to Depart Kathmandu for onward journey.