Destination
Nepal
Duration
30
Destination
Nepal
Duration
30
Trip Difficulty
Challenging
Accommodation
Tea House and Tent
Meals
B, L, & D
Max. Elevation
6812
Group Size
25
Best Time
Sept - Nov & March - May
Mount Ama Dablam Expeditions in Nepal is 6000 meter above climbing peak which is a technical Himalayan peak not just trekking. The Ama Dablam which is also known as the Mother’s necklace from the Tibetan translations.
The mountain is also known for its stunning sharp, pyramid-like shape which is often called as the Matterhorn of the Himalayas. This climbing mountain in Nepal is considered as one of the most beautiful mountains in the world.
Our 30 days expeditions is, especially designed for you if you want to experience the true raw beauty of the mountains without climbing and risky peaks like the Mount Everest or any other above 8000 meters peaks.
If you want to have the beginner friendly climbing experience which requires the technical climb then this expedition is for you. You will navigate through the rock, snow, and ice sections alongside enjoying the beautiful views of the Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, and the Cho Oyu.
If you are beginner in mountaineering then this climb will teach you everything that you may require to climb the high peaks. You will learn to use the ropes, crampons, and ice axes, and walking on the glaciers.
Choosing Ama Dablam for climbing is your decision that combines adventure, challenge, incredible scenery with iconic and stunning peak. Ama Dablam is located at an altitude of 6,812 meters (22,349 ft) which is often called as the Matterhorn of the Himalayas by the trekkers and climbers. As the mountain is sharp and elegant in shape.
The climbing is demanding but Achievable. Its perfect for you if you want to test your technical mountaineering skills or want to learn.
The summit takes part inside the Khumbu region which home to the sherpa community. So, this walk will also give you an opportunity to experience the Himalayan sherpa culture, traditional villages, traditional and local foods.
While walking you will feel the true deep sense of accomplishment. Unlike any other trekking peaks you will need to have a proper planning, skill, perseverance and the mindset. The peak is also the training expeditions for the above 8000 meters peaks due to the exposure of high attitude conditions, technical climbing, glaciers navigations, use of crampons, ropes and the axes.
Summit 8000 is your perfect expedition company who can make difference in your Himalayan Adventure in Nepal. Summit 8000 is dedicated to provide you safe, unforgettable, and authentic climbing experience in Nepal. We have highly experienced sherpa guides who knows the Venis of the mountains which ensures your safety as the 1st priority.
We provide you comprehensive support and logistics taking care of all the logistics, permits, camping gears, foods, transportations so that you can focus you on your adventure.
We don’t want you to climb only but we want you to feel the mountains, immers yourself in the true culture of the Khumbu region. We include everything from visiting the sherpa villages, monasteries, talking to locals, learning about the new things, sharing cultures and many more.
As the safety is our first priority, we will provide the acclimatization schedules, expert guidance for the climb, high quality gears, and emergency support team in order to avoid any kinds risk which is associated with the trek. We have tailored itinerary especially made for you to match your skills, levels and the physical fitness.
During the walk foods with proper nutrition is very important for you to maintain your energy, strength and the altitude acclimatization. The foods will be carefully designed for you to balance calories, proteins, carbon hydrates, and hydrations so that you can easily trek and ascend.
The foods options are divided in three categories which is lower camps, base camps and the high camps. As you ascend the food options becomes limited. Let’s, talk in detailed:
Lower camps which mean the trek from the Lukla to Pheriche. The altitude during this period of the walk is slightly lower compared to the base camp which makes the easy availability of the food options.
You can find plenty of options like the Dal Bhat (rice with lentil soup), Momo (Dumplings), Noodles and pastas, Soups and stews, bread and Omelette, porridge, eggs and toasts and many more.
As you reach the base camps the foods options become limited due to the higher altitude of the camp which is 4650m. In this place there is no transportation and the foods are carried by the porter or the helicopter which makes it hard for the foods to have available like the lower camps.
However, as the expeditions cooks are well experienced, they only provide the foods which is nutritious and healthy for you. So, you can except the foods like the Dal Bhat, Momo, Plenty of soups and stews, dried foods and nuts, energy bars and the powders, hot chocolates and many more.
High camps are the place above the base camps were cooking and everything is done by the expeditions cooks and helpers. Here you will get the foods options like the base camp along with taking care of your appetite and taste.
Frequent small meals will be provided instead of the heavy meals. The expeditions team will take care of your preference of foods.
Accommodations during the expeditions is organized according to your preference in the cities and during the walk. You can except the things like:
When you are inside the city then you can except the accommodations like the 3 stars hotel with the suite rooms with attached bathroom, hot showers, TV, WIFI, breakfast and the full services.
When you are walking till the base camp you can except the accommodations like the twin sharing basis room till the Pheriche. You will be staying in the local tea houses and lodges which is run by local sherpa families staying there. You will have the shared washroom or attached according to your preference. Hot showers maybe available during the stay. Wi-Fi will be provided but the speed might be slow and it can only be used to call friends and scroll internet.
During the base camp and the high camps at an altitude of the 4500 meters above you will stay in the high-altitude tents. The tents will be organized by the summit 8000 expert expeditions teams. The tents will be shared on the twin sharing basis which you will need to share with your fellow climber.
The space might be tight in the tents and its above the 4500 meters due to which the its always exposed to the winds and colds. You will get sleeping bags, blankets, pillows and some important items. The tents are temporary and will be changed accordingly to your itinerary.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m / 4,429ft)
Day 02: Trip Preparation (1,350m / 4,429ft)
Day 03: Fly to Lukla, then trek to Phakding (2,800m / 9,187ft)
Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,438m / 11,280ft)
Day 05: Namche Bazaar – Acclimatization (3,438m / 11,280ft)
Day 06: Namche Bazaar to Debuche (3,700m / 12,140ft)
Day 07: Debuche to Pheriche (4,288m / 14,069ft)
Day 08: Acclimatization at Pheriche (4,288m / 14,069ft)
Day 09: Pheriche to Ama Dablam Base Camp (4,570m / 14,994ft)
Day 10: Acclimatization and Pre-climb Training at Ama Dablam Base Camp (4,570m / 14,994ft)
Day 11-25: Ascending and Descending Ama Dablam (6,856m / 22,495ft)
Day 26-27: Trek to Lukla (2,800m / 9,187ft)
Day 28: Fly back to Kathmandu (1,350m / 4,429ft)
Day 29: Leisure Day in Kathmandu (1,350m / 4,429ft)
Day 30: Final Departure
Namaste and we welcome you to the city of the temples, history, culture and traditions Kathmandu. You will be arriving at the Tribhuvan International Airport which is the gateway to Nepal. Upon your arrival you can complete the visa and immigration works. One of the Summit 8000 team member will be waiting for you at the arrival gate and after meeting he will drive you to the hotel in Thamel. In the evening you can have the stroll in the vibrant streets of Thamel and enjoy the delicious local foods that are available.
Today you will be your trip preparation day. You will meet your guide who will brief you about the packing lists that will be required during the summit, climbing and trekking time. You will need to rent and buy the items required with your guide help. Your guide will also help you to get the permits from the Tourism Board Office. And if you have time you might visit to the Swayambhunath Stupa for the short hiking in the evening.
Early in the morning, after the breakfast your driver with the expedition guide will come to pick you up at your hotel. After that you will drive to the airport and from there you will fly to Lukla. The flight time will be of 30 to 35 minutes. Upon arrival you will trek to Phakding. The gateway to the Everest region in Nepal.
You will trek to the Namche Bazar from the Phakding. The trek will be of 6 to 8 hours depending upon your pace and the hiking experience. The trail will be steep passing via the beautiful pine and Rhododendron forests. You will be crossing the several suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi river. As you pass you will see the small village located on the backdrop of the big giant mountains which is also the main trading hub inside the Khumbu region.
Acclimatization is very important part for the trekking and climbing peak so that your body can adopt the thin air of the high altitudes. In order to make it happen today will be acclimatization for you. You will hike to the Everest view hotel from where you can enjoy the beautiful mountain ranges of the world’s highest mountain Mount Everest and its surrounding ranges. After that you can explore the local market in the Namche. Spend your time in the mountains were if you want you can do the meditations and yoga in the monastery or in your tea house as well.
After acclimating yourself in the Namche you will head towards the Debuche which is a small village in the Khumbu region known for its peace surroundings and the beautiful views of the rhododendron forests. As you walk you will feel the cold air of the mountains and you will see the first glimpse of the Ama Dablam peak which you will be summiting.
After the local breakfast in the Debuche you will head towards the Pheriche. On the way you will visit the Pangboche village which is the oldest sherpa settlement inside the Everest region. As you walk above you will feel that the serene is changing from the lush green to alpine meadows and the peaks are dominating the skyline.
Today will be the acclimatization day for you after the Namche. As you will be approaching the Ama Dablam base camp its very important for you to acclimate yourself. You will be visiting the HRA medical post where you can learn about the high-altitude sickness, Acute mountain sickness and its symptoms along with its preventions. After that will hike to the nearby ridges to see the mountains views and in the mountains there is saying that if a person walks high and sleeps low his/ her body acclimates to the environment rapidly.
Finally, on the day 9th your dream will come true to walk to the Ama Dablam peak base camp. As you walk you will get the close-up views of the Ama Dablam Southwest face which is stunning and eye catching. You will walk via the glacier river which is known as the Imja khola. Upon reaching the base camp your true adventure will start. Your personality and mindset will be changed from the trekker to the climber.
You will be having the training as well the acclimatization so that you can make your dream come true. You will learn about the how to fix the rope, ice and rock-climbing techniques, use of crampons, ice exes and many more. Don’t worry they will not teach everything in a single day. You will have some safety drills and team work so that you can co ordinate and our team can take you back to Kathmandu safely.
From the day 11 to 25th your true spirit of the climber will start. You will learn about every safety drill, use of the gears and equipment. You will ascend and descend so that your body can adopt to the such high altitude. You will ascend via the camp I, Camp II, III and various routes and again descend and again climb till the day you do the Ama Dablam summit. After summiting the peak you will have the sense of achievement and discipline which will shape the personality out of you.
After climbing the Ama Dablam peak you will trek to the Pheriche and from Pheriche you will trek down to the Namche Bazar. As you descend you will have emotional connections with the mountains and its surroundings. You will gradually descend and feel the oxygen level is rising and you are able to breathe in the heavy air. You can celebrate your success with your expeditions teams in the Namche and share your stories and experience with them.
Early in the morning, you will start your walk to Lukla. As you will need to fly from Lukla to Kathmandu. The descend from Namche to Lukla is easy and the trails will be known to you it would be easy for you to walk. You can click photographs and talk to the local and fellow travellers. Upon reaching Lukla you will fly from Lukla to Kathmandu in 30 minutes. After the long day walk, you can finally stay inside a good star hotel and relax yourself. You can do the Sauna and Spa to relax your muscles and take rest from the long day trek, and climb.
As you have visited Nepal and you have completed your dream of climbing the 6000 meter above peak. It would be your leisure day in Kathmandu city. As Nepal is not only known for its peaks but it’s also known for its history, cultures, traditions, foods and festivals. You can visit to the different places of Kathmandu like the Holy Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bhaktapur durbar square and many more places according to your preference.
After spending such a long time with you we don’t want you to send you back. But we understand you will need to in order to continue your regular life. We hope we served you best out of us. We hope to see you again for the some other treks or tours. As per your schedule our team member will drop you to the airport where you can complete your immigration process and head towards your next destinations.
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The Ama Dablam peak is located in the Khumbu region of eastern Nepal inside the Sagarmatha National park. It is situated to the south of the mount Everest and can be seen during the walk from the Debuche.
The Ama Dablam peak is located in the Khumbu region of eastern Nepal inside the Sagarmatha National park. It is situated to the south of the mount Everest and can be seen during the walk from the Debuche.
Ama Dablam means mothers necklace which translate as: Ama means mother and Dablam means double pendant worn by sherpa women
Ama Dablam means mothers necklace which translate as: Ama means mother and Dablam means double pendant worn by sherpa women
Technically yes, Ama Dablam is harder than Everest for its steep rock climbing, exposed ridges, mixed terrains but the altitude is only 6,812 meters (22,349 feet) however Everest altitude is above 8000 meter which is why its more difficult and needs self discipline, endurance, and long expeditions periods.
Technically yes, Ama Dablam is harder than Everest for its steep rock climbing, exposed ridges, mixed terrains but the altitude is only 6,812 meters (22,349 feet) however Everest altitude is above 8000 meter which is why its more difficult and needs self discipline, endurance, and long expeditions periods.
It generally takes 25 to 30 days to climb Ama Dablam including the arrival in Kathmandu and departure.
It generally takes 25 to 30 days to climb Ama Dablam including the arrival in Kathmandu and departure.
Ama Dablam is rated as the D(Difficult) to TD (very difficult) considering the steep ice walls, narrow exposed ridges, rock climbing up to UIAA grade IV and heavy reliance on the fixed ropes.
Ama Dablam is rated as the D(Difficult) to TD (very difficult) considering the steep ice walls, narrow exposed ridges, rock climbing up to UIAA grade IV and heavy reliance on the fixed ropes.
No, a beginner cannot climb Ama Dablam climbing the peak requires the previous trekking experience, along with the knowledge of the ice climbing, rope work, crampons, and ascenders.
No, a beginner cannot climb Ama Dablam climbing the peak requires the previous trekking experience, along with the knowledge of the ice climbing, rope work, crampons, and ascenders.
No, you will not need oxygen to climb Ama Dablam as the peak is below than the 7000 meters. Most of the climbers summit the peak without any oxygen.
No, you will not need oxygen to climb Ama Dablam as the peak is below than the 7000 meters. Most of the climbers summit the peak without any oxygen.
You shall start your preparation before by trekking in the mountains, hiking, and then learning about the rope climbing, by doing technical climbing training, by making yourself physically and mentally fit.
You shall start your preparation before by trekking in the mountains, hiking, and then learning about the rope climbing, by doing technical climbing training, by making yourself physically and mentally fit.
The difficulty level of the Ama Dablam peak is moderate to challenging depending upon your previous experience and physical fitness level.
The difficulty level of the Ama Dablam peak is moderate to challenging depending upon your previous experience and physical fitness level.
The hardest part of Ama Dablam is yellow tower which is steep rock climbing, grey tower which is exposed mixed climbing, and the summit ridge which is narrow knife ridge.
The hardest part of Ama Dablam is yellow tower which is steep rock climbing, grey tower which is exposed mixed climbing, and the summit ridge which is narrow knife ridge.
The common mistakes in mountain climbers are poor acclimatization, not understanding technical difficulty, carrying excessive weight, inadequate training, ignoring the weather windows and not listening to the sherpa guides.
The common mistakes in mountain climbers are poor acclimatization, not understanding technical difficulty, carrying excessive weight, inadequate training, ignoring the weather windows and not listening to the sherpa guides.
The best season to climb Ama Dablam is during the autumn which is September to November due to the stable weather and spring which is from march to may for its warm temperatures.
The best season to climb Ama Dablam is during the autumn which is September to November due to the stable weather and spring which is from march to may for its warm temperatures.
The cost to climb Ama Dablam is around 9500 USD to 15,000 USD depending upon various factors like the seasons you are choosing, companies you are selecting, level of service, logistics and supports and many more.
The cost to climb Ama Dablam is around 9500 USD to 15,000 USD depending upon various factors like the seasons you are choosing, companies you are selecting, level of service, logistics and supports and many more.
The packing list for the Ama Dablam depends upon the various factors such as the seasons and company logistics. In average you will need double or triple layer high altitude boots, crampons and axes, climbing harness, helmet, ascenders, down suit and down jackets, technical gloves and mittens, personal medical kit, headlamps and many more.
You will need three permits for the Ama Dablam summit which are: • Ama Dablam Climbing Permit • Sagarmatha National Park Permit • Khumbu Rural Municipality Permit
Nepal
12 
Sept - Nov & March - May 
