Ama Dablam Expedition
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Extreme
Full-day hikes (5-8 hours), mountainous, steep terrain (hiking up or down as much as 3,500 feet) on many days. Most hikes take place at altitudes above 10,000 feet, with some days ascending as high as 18,000 feet.
Our Travel Specialist
Anjan Rai
Expedition Expert
Phone: +977 1 4413842
Mobile: +977 9851025628
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Anjan Rai
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Phone: +977 1 4413842
Mobile: +977 9851025628
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Our Travel Specialist
Anjan Rai
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Phone: +977 1 4413842
Mobile: +977 9851025628
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Overview
Mount Ama Dabalam popularly known as the ‘Matterhorn of the Himalaya’ is a beautiful mountain, located almost due south of Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse in the Khumbu region. It is an ice coated steep pyramid of ice with vertical walls and sharp, exposed ridges.
Mount Ama Dabalam forms a lasting impression on many trekkers in Nepal, as it is perhaps the most stunning mountain along the popular trekking route to Everest Base Camp. The first ascent of Mount Ama Dabalam was made in 1961 by the New Zealand and American Team via South-West Ridge.
Our ascent will also be made via the SW ridge route, a technical route with three camps above base camp. The climb usually completed in less than four weeks. The climbing on the route involves pure rock climbing on exquisite granite followed by mixed snow and rock climbing. The last section to the summit involves ice climbing followed by a long steep snow slope up to the Summit. After the long hard walk you reach the Summit of 6828M, you will be mesmerized by the panoramic views of Mt. Everest, Makalu, Cho-Oyu and many other peaks.
During your FULL SERVICE expedition, you will be accompanied by our proficient Sherpa Team who are highly skilled plus they are Everest Summiteer and knows how to tackle every hurdles smoothly. With the support of personal Sherpa for each member & oxygen supplement, you are one step closer to the summit.
What is included
- Airport/Hotel/Airport Transfer
- Flight: Kathmandu –Lukla - Kathmandu for members
- Domestic Lukla Air Cargo
- 4 nights Hotel Malla or Similar in Kathmandu on Bed/ Breakfast in Twin Sharing Room
- Total of 8 Nights Normal lodge accommodation and food in Local tea house on twin sharing rooms (from Lukla to BC and back from Base camp to Lukla)
- Ama Dablam Expedition Permit Fee & Garbage Deposit Fee
- Everest National Park Fee & Khumbu Development Fee
- 1 Government Liaison Office on sharing with other International group members
- 1 Base Camp VE 25 NORTH FACE tent per Member at Base Camp
- Foam Mattress, Dining/Kitchen/Toilet/Shower Tent, Mattresses, Tables Chairs & cooking gears.
- 1 Cook and 1 Kitchen helper at the Base camp for all necessary food preparation.
- 7 porters per member from Lukla to BC to carry the members equipment and Thamserku equipment & food
- 4 porters per member on return from BC to Lukla to carry all members equipment and Thamserku equipment
- Members personal equipment allowed MAXIMUM 40 Kgs each
- Base Camp Food for member & for all our Nepali staffs
- Nepali Staff Insurance, equipment allowance & wages for above mentioned Staff
- 1 Gas Heater and 1 Solar Pannel for light and Battery use at Base Camp
- 1 High Altitude Climbing Guide for each Members with his Insurance, Equipment, Food and allowance
- 3 High Altitude Tents during summit sharing with your personal Sherpa guide : 2 People in 1 Tent
- High Altitude Food, Cooking Pot and EPI Gas for both Members and Sherpa
- Fixed Rope Fee
- Service of Walkie / Talkie for communication at base camp
- 1 Satellite Phone with USD 50 calling card on renting – for emergency use only
- 1 Bottle of New Russian Poisk Oxygen bottle with a set of Mask & Regulator
- Last Farewell Dinner in Kathmandu
What is not included
- International Airfares
- Nepal Visa Fees
- Extra nights in Kathmandu
- Lunch and dinner during Kathmandu Hotel stay
- Personal Climbing equipment
- Insurance: Travel and High Altitude Insurance/Accident/Medical/emergency evacuation
- Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, hot water , extra Tea/coffee during trek
- Other personal nature expenses & Personal equipment's
- Additional Supplemental Oxygen– USD 550.00 Per Bottle Russian Poisk oxygen
- For Additional High Altitude Climbing Guide– USD 1900.00 Per Sherpa
- Sherpa Summit Bonus USD 700 & Non Summit Bonus USD 450 Per Sherpa
- International Air Cargo Clearance Government Tax Fee - USD 80 each client
- Any other thing that are not mentioned in the above cost includes.
- Tipping to local staffs / base camp members.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Depart Home
Depart homeDay 2 : Arrival In Kathmandu (1350m)
Depending on your arrival time, our representative will be at the airport to receive you and transfer you to your booked hotel.
Overnight in Hotel MallaMeals: NoneDay 3 : Rest Day In Kathmandu
Reserve day in Kathmandu to make last minute shopping, equipment checking. And visit to Ministry of Tourism for the Expedition permit.
Overnight in Hotel MallaMeals: BreakfastDay 4 : Fly to Lukla, Trek to Phakding (2,651m): 3-4 Hours of Trek
Early morning you will be transferred to the domestic Airport for your flight to Lukla which takes about 40 minutes landing on the narrow, sleeping runway high above the Dudh Koshi River.
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 Phakding where we spend our overnight in the tea houses that are probably run by Sherpas.
Overnight in LodgeMeals: Full BoardDay 5 : Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,438m): 5 - 6 Hours
After breakfast we start our walk to Namche. We pass through Monjo village will take you through the pine trees and glimpses of distant snow-capped peaks. You will encounter few impressive waterfalls and yaks along the way taking necessary foods and other essentials for the trekkers as well as the locals.
After Lunch, you start your trek through the wooded valley on a good trail crossing the river through high suspension bridge. Right after the bridge is the upward climb towards Namche. An hour and a half long ascent to Namche is 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.
Overnight in Lodge.Meals: Full BoardDay 6 : Acclimatization Day - Namche Bazaar: (3,440m)
Being situated at high altitude, Namche Bazaar serves as an acclimatization stop for climbers to avoid altitude sickness. Namche Bazaar is the main center of the Khumbu region and is facilitates 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 flora and fauna found at such altitude.
Overnight in Lodge.Meals: Full BoardDay 7 : Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,870m): 5- 6 Hours
Today we will ascend towards the biggest monastery of the Everest region located at Tengboche. It encloses within Sagarmatha National Park which is listed in a UNESCO world heritage site. The trek to Phunki will be easy, but afterward 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.
Overnight in Lodge.
Meals: Full BoardDay 8 : Trek to Pangboche: 5- 6 Hours
Today we will trek towards Pangboche which takes around 4 hrs walk.
Overnight in Lodge.Meals: Full BoardDay 9 : Trek to Ama Dablam Base Camp
This morning you hike to Amadablam Base camp which takes around 3 hrs walk. You are welcomed by our Base Camp staffs. This base camp will be your home for another 2 weeks.
Overnight in Tent.
Meals: Full BoardDay 10 : Rest Day at Ama Dablam Base Camp
Rest day at Ama Dablam Base Camp.Day 11 : Training Day - Fixed Lines / Traverse / Summarizing the Techniques
Training day - fixed lines / traverse / summarizing the techniquesDay 12 : Puja Ceremony at Base Camp
Puja ceremony at Base CampDay 13 : Climb to Camp 1 and Return Back to Base Camp
Climb to Camp 1 and return Back to Base Camp.Day 14 : Climb to Camp 1 and Spend the Night
Climb to Camp 1 and spend the night.Day 15 : Climb to Camp 2 and Come Back to Camp 1
Climb to Camp 2 and come back to Camp 1.Day 16 : Trek From Camp 1 Back to Base Camp
Trek from Camp 1 back to Base Camp.Day 17-18 : Rest Day
Rest day.Day 19 : Climb to Camp 1, Rest Few Hours and Get to Camp 2
Climb to Camp 1, rest few hours and get to Camp 2.Day 20 : Climb to Ama Dablam Summit (6, 812m) and Back to Camp 1
Climb to Ama Dablam Summit (6, 812m) and Back to Camp 1.Day 21 : Return Down to Base Camp
Return Down to Base Camp.Meals: BreakfastDay 22 : Reserve Day in Base Camp
Reserve day in Base Camp.Meals: BBDay 23 : Reserve Day in Base Camp
Reserve day in Base Camp.Day 24 : Reserve Day / Cleaning Up the Base Camp
Reserve day / cleaning up the base camp.Day 25 : Reserve Day / Cleaning Up the Base Camp
Reserve day / cleaning up the base camp.Day 26 : Trek Down to Tengboche
After breakfast, we bid our farewell to our base camp staffs and start to trek down to Tengboche which takes approx. 4 hrs walk
Overnight at Local Lodge.Meals: Full BoardDay 27 : Trek Down to Namche
We further descend down to Namche which takes around 4 hrs walk. You will reach Namche in the afternoon where the remainder day is at leisure.
Overnight at Local LodgeMeals: Full BoardDay 28 : Trek Down to Lukla
You head down to Lukla – 5 hrs walk trekking through the Dudh khosi valley passing through Monjo and Phakding villages.
Overnight at Local Lodge.Meals: Full BoardDay 29 : Fly Lukla to Kathmandu
Early morning flight back to Kathmandu. You are then transferred to Hotel where remainder day is at leisure, explore around the city, souvenir shopping in Thamel.
Overnight at Hotel Malla.Meals: BreakfastDay 30 : In Kathmandu
Rest day in Kathmandu. Debriefing at the Ministry.
Evening farewell dinner at the selected local restaurant with all team members.
Overnight at Hotel Malla.Meals: BBDay 31 : Final Departure
Depending upon your flight timings you are transferred to Kathmandu Airport for your flight back home. International check-in time is 3 hours prior to departure.Day 32 : Arrive Back Home
Arrive back home.Essential Info
Visa
Most nationalities require a visa for Nepal, which can be obtained in advance or upon arrival.
The current cost of a visa on arrival is- For 15 days Multiple Entry: USD 30.00 Per Person
- For 30 days Multiple Entry: USD 50.00 Per Person
- For 90 days Multiple Entry: USD 125.00 Per Person
1st Queue: Filling the application form. The clients can avoid this queue by filling the online application form (https://online.nepalimmigration.gov.np/tourist-visa) in their home country. A sample of the online application form with the necessary details has been filled (see attached). The clients should put the exact information as seen in the attached file; the hotel name could be different. Once you fill up the form and submit, they will receive another slip (see attached) which they need to print it out and bring along with them.
2nd Queue: Cash Counter. If the clients have online slip beforehand, they can stand directly at the cash counter avoiding the 1st queue. It is advised for the clients to carry the exact visa fee amount (cash) either in US $ or Euro, but not in Nepalese Rupees.
3rd Queue: Immigration. Once the payment is done, the clients need to stand at the Immigration line with the receipt from the cash counter and necessary documents.Travel Documents
Passport: Please ensure that you have a current passport well before travelling. It also needs an accurate photo and should be valid for at least six months after you are scheduled to return home. Also check that your airline tickets are in exactly the same name as your passport.
Insurance: Every Thamserku Trekking traveller is required to have comprehensive travel insurance. This covers you for medical costs associated with hospitalization, emergency travel and repatriation back to your home country. You can arrange your own insurance or we can recommend a policy for you. Remember to bring a copy of your insurance policy with you so your tour leader/guide can record the details at the pre-tour briefing. If you arrive at your destination without travel insurance, you'll need to organize this before you can continue on your trekking.
Medical preparation: Apart from having travel insurance and being in generally good health, some pre-holiday health preparation is advised. We strongly recommend you visit your doctor to discuss health requirements for your trip. They will advise you regarding the appropriate inoculations and in some places anti-malarial medication may also be required. Some vaccines need to be administered a few weeks before departure so allow plenty of time. Obtain a certificate of vaccination and carry this with you on this trip. A dental checkup is also highly recommended before departure.
Vaccinations: It may be required or recommended for this trip so you should consult with your travel doctor to obtain the latest up-to-date information. It is your responsibility to ensure that you obtain any vaccinations or preventative medicines for the countries you are visiting – or any which may be required by your home country upon your return.
Copies of key documents: We recommend that you photocopy the main pages of your passport, your airline ticket, itinerary, insurance policy and credit cards. Keep one set of photocopies with you, separate from the originals. Leave one set of copies at home with family or friends. It is also worth taking some extra passport photos with you.Eating & Drinking
Breakfast is included throughout the trip and all meals are provided while camping (all breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners).
Breakfast is included throughout the trip and all meals are provided while camping. On trek the breakfast will be a set menu usually consisting of porridge and toast. Any additional items that are not included in the set menu should be ordered and paid for separately. We do not include lunch and dinner in the tea-houses, allowing you to choose what you want to eat and when. Although most lodges have almost identical menus, they are reasonably extensive and offer a varied selection, ranging from traditional Nepalese dal bhat to pizza and apple pie.
Although meat is available in the teahouses, we advise against eating it on trek. The meat has often been carried in the heat from lower altitudes for several days before reaching the lodges, and can cause stomach upsets or illness. Germs can also be spread by handling dirty money - we recommend using hand sanitizer.
If you buy imported food and drink whilst on trek you will spend more than the suggested amount.
Drinking Water
Staying hydrated is important when undertaking any physical activity but particularly so at altitude where it is generally recommended to drink at least 3-4 litres per person per day.
We strongly encourage you not to buy bottled water on trek as this contributes to the growing problem of plastic pollution in Nepal's trekking areas.
All teahouses will provide cold water free of charge, if requested. Although this should not be drunk untreated, we recommend that you bring a reusable bottle with a wide opening (Nalgene or similar) with you and use a SteriPEN to treat it with. A SteriPEN is a handheld UV water purifier – small, lightweight and battery powered so easy to pack for a trek. In Nepal's trekking regions most of the bottled water isn't strictly 'mineral water' anyway but is UV treated, so it's exactly the same technology. It's quick to use, far more effective than purification tablets, and the water is ready immediately. It's fine to use a SteriPEN on non-boiled water so long as it isn't cloudy or full of sediment (which is uncommon in these regions).
SteriPENs are widely stocked on Amazon, outdoor shops and other online retailers; look for the latest models but avoid USB charging ones. Better still, a SteriPEN will pay for itself over the course of the trek and you won't leave behind a single plastic bottle – you will end up spending the same or even less than you would on bottled water, plus you can keep it for future trips.
If you prefer not to invest in a SteriPEN, the teahouses also sell boiled water for approx. Rs150-300 per litre (the price increases the higher you trek) which should not require treating. This is also perfect for a bedtime refill as it can double up as a hot water bottle.
While camping boiled water is supplied for drinking.Weather
The main trekking season in Nepal is from October to mid-May when daytime temperatures at most altitudes are generally comfortable for walking, the sky is clear much of the time and rain and snow are occasional occurrences. Daytime temperatures will vary from 15ºC to 35ºC in the Kathmandu Valley to around 10ºC at 3,600m and progressively lower the higher we go.
Different seasons offer different advantages for trekking.
Post Monsoon/autumn: Mid-September to November. This is the main trekking season in Nepal. Day temperatures in Kathmandu are approximately above 20ºC. Skies are usually clear and days on trek are sunny and mild with clear mountain views. At the highest altitudes although the days can be nice and sunny the temperatures can drop to 10ºC and much lower. Nights will be colder with temperatures dropping as low as minus 10ºC and lower at the highest altitudes.
Pre monsoon/spring: March to May. Both day and night temperatures will be warmer in general but haze will often build up in the afternoons. It is very hot in the lowlands and temperatures rise to 35ºC in Kathmandu. Flowers bloom in this season and this is one of the reasons people chose to trek in spring.
Snow can be expected on any departure, usually at the higher altitudes. Summit day will be a very early start (usually about 2am) and will be extremely cold. Although mostly it is calm and clear on summit day the mountain does occasionally get high winds. You need to be equipped for temperatures as low as minus 25ºC plus wind chill on summit day.
Please remember that in any mountain area the weather is never wholly predictable and you should be prepared and equipped to deal with any differences in weather beyond the conditions described above.Fitness Level and Technical Ability
Fitness Level and Technical Ability Climbers wishing to join this expedition must already be experienced with rock and ice climbing and have successfully completed previous climbs at high altitude, over 4500m (15,000ft). This expedition requires excellent levels of fitness to endure the extreme conditions of summiting big peaks. To prepare for this, climbers should undergo a regular and strenuous exercise regime for at least 6 months to build their strength, stamina and endurance.Is this Trip for you?
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Difficulty Level
Extreme
Full-day hikes (5-8 hours), mountainous, steep terrain (hiking up or down as much as 3,500 feet) on many days. Most hikes take place at altitudes above 10,000 feet, with some days ascending as high as 18,000 feet.
Our Travel Specialist
Anjan Rai
Expedition Expert
Phone: +977 1 4413842
Mobile: +977 9851025628
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