Mt. Ama Dablam has been considered the prettiest mountain in the world. High on her Southwest face hangs a glacier resembling a 'Dablam' - the sacred ornament box worn by ladies in the Sherpa community. It was this spectacular feature that got her the name "Ama Dablam". She lies alongside Everest in the heart of the Khumbu valley offering a superb diversions close up view of Mt Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Cho Oyu and Mt. Everest. If you have previous climbing experience and wish to participate fully as a team member of an expertly led expedition to one of the world's most impressive mountain then climbing expedition to Ama Dablam is the best suited. This Mountain is a technically demanding mountain for climbing in Nepal. It is considered an ornament of the Himalayas in Nepal. Although the height is only 6812m Ama Dablam expedition requires steep ice, rock and snow climbing. Normally, three camps are set in Ama Dablam climbing above the base camp (4,570m), however, only two camps are used to spend the nights. The normal route for climbing is South-West Ridge. The ascent from Base Camp to camp 1st is considered one the difficult days of the expedition
Day 01: Kathmandu.(1334m.) Hotel
Arrival in Kathmandu International Airport ,our representative will be there to pick you up with Pure Adventure Nepal Treks & Expeditions Pvt. Ltd , banner who will transfer to your hotel .And your leader will give brief about your trek (3.00pm) After group briefing. you leaders will take for explore local market which is you able to buy whatever you need for trekking equipments. And evening your leader will take for Dinner.
Day 02:Phakding (2610m) (8560f) 3 /4 hours 6 K.M
Today we have a very early flight (approx.6:30 am), so transfer to airport to board your flight. This sometimes involves a period of waiting around, so remember to pack a book in your daypack. The scenic flight to Lukla is about 25 minutes. If the weather is good, the views of the Himalayas are amazing from the small plane. After breakfast in lukla (2810 m), there is a short safety talk and introduction to our porters and other staff. Then we gear up and start our trek. Today is a fairly gentley walk, following the Dudh Kosi River or River of Milk, because glacier melt-water makes it appear pale. One of the first thing you ll notice as you start trekking are the differences between the Newari people of Kathmandu Valley and the local Sherpa people, who migrated from Tibet 500 years ago. Their dress is similar to the Tibetans and their language is closely related too, Approximately three-hours to Phakding.Tea house 1(Night ) B.L.D
Day 03: Namche Bazaar (3440m) (11,290f)6/7 Hours 13.k.m
After breakfast Trek to Namche Bazaar, where you’ll spend a couple of days acclimatising to the altitude. You might also get your first look at Everest itself. From Phakding you’ll cross the river and head up the valley, following in the footsteps of the porters loaded with supplies for Namche Bazaar. The trail, lined with blue pine forest, follows the river valley and is especially spectacular in spring when the rhododendron flowers are bright in bloom. Cross the Dudh Kosi River at Benkar, and look way up above 6,000 meters to see the peaks of snow-capped Kusum Kanguru (6369m) and Thamserku (6623m). Press on to Monjo (2835m), a good place to break for lunch. From here the walk starts to get a little tougher, with a steep ascent to Namche Bazaar. Enter into the national park, cross the river through the village of Jorsale (2805m) and then continue upstream. Cross another spectacular suspension bridge and begin the ascent to Namche Bazaar. Get your camera out as now there will be your first glimpse of the peaks of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Taweche. Namche will be your last chance to check your equipment and hire any additional gear for the high altitudes from Dingboche onwards. Namche Bazaar is also the last chance to enjoy the local nightlife or take to the pool hall and video parlours.Tea house 1(Night ) B.L.D
Day 04:Namche Bazaar (3440m)
It is an acclimatization day where we will also visit the local museum and surrounding village. The best way to acclimatize is to do a strenuous walk up to high altitude then come back down to sleep. Remember- it does not matter how fit you are, anyone can be affected by altitude, so chat with your doctor before you leave, talk about symptoms and what to expect.Tea house 1(Night ) B.L.D
Day 05:Tangboche (3810m.)(12,660f) 5/6 hours)
Here, we trek for about /56 hours to reach Tangboche. The trail offers you a stunning views of Everest, Lostse, Nuptse, Amadablam, Thamserku mountains and we approach the holy ground of Tangboche, with its wonderful Gompa (Monastery). This is the traditional site where expeditions to the mountains receive their blessing from the high Lama. This is the place from where one of the best mountain panoramas can be viewed.Tea house 1(Night ) B.L.D
Day 06:Dingboche (4410m.)(14,300f)(5/6 hours 8.5 k.m)
Trekking about 6 hours from Tangboche, we follow the valley, passing through Pangboche village, which has one of the oldest monastery in Khumbu region. Some years back, this monastery used to have a famous Yeti scalp'(the mythical animal) . From now on you are really in high altitude country. Barley is the only crop that grows up here. We walk on to Dingboche, a picturesque village just under the Amadablam mountain. Dingboche is a summer village, used by Sherpas to look after their herds in the summer month, and it offers outstanding views of the mountains of Amadablam, Thamserku, Khangtega, Lotse, Nuptse, Tabuche and the Iceland peak.Tea house 1(Night ) B.L.D
Day 07:Trek to from Dingbouche to Amadblam Base camp Trek
In the morning we head to Pangboche, take a short break, cross the Imja river andthen walk up the ridge opposite the village. It’s a gentle ascent to this meadow base camp that sits at the foot of the mountain. With close up views of this Himalayan mastiff, it’s one of the best camp sites in the Khumbu. Base camp consists of a dining tent, kitchen tent, shower tent and individual comfortable stand up tents for clients. You’ll get a good sleep on your 8 inch sleeping mattress, critical for good rests after acclimatization rounds on the mountain before the summit push. We begin the day by first checking gear before heading out for a practice session. On a set up of fixed lines, we’ll practice climbing up and traversing on fixed lines and abseiling over knots. You should be confident using your gear whilst fully kitted up (gloves, climbing clothes). Please feel free to ask your guides if you have questions about safety and explanations about the route. Tented camp : B, L, D
Day 08: Rest day in AmaDablam Base Camp
Today our day will start by conducting a special Puja (Buddhist ceremony) with the local lama to request the Mountain spirits for safe passage. This can be highlight for many climbers.After lunch afternoon begins with checking gear before heading out for a practice session. On a set up of fixed lines, we’ll practice climbing up and traversing on fixed lines and abseiling over knots. You should be confident using your gear whilst fully kitted up (gloves, climbing clothes). Please feel free to ask your guides if you have questions about safety and explanations about the route.Tented camp : Breakfast,Lunch ,Dinner
Day 09:Climb from Base Camp to 5800
The first round of acclimatization trips on the mountain starts with a hike up to 5800m, at the foot of the SW ridge route. We walk eastwards on a ridge around the south end of the Mingbo glacier that stretches off Amadablam. From the saddle, we can see Mingbo La pass further East that gives passage to the Hunku valley. We’ll hike up through a boulder field, cross a slab area and up a gully to the ridge. The SW route can be clearly seen from this advantage point to give you a better idea of the challenges and fun ahead! We return via the same route to good food and rest. Tented camp : Breakfast ,Lunch ,Dinner
Day 10: Rest Day & Gear preparation
Over the next 2 days we’ll be climbing up to Camp 2 and sleeping at Camp 1, so this is the day to pack and prepare. You’ll be carrying your sleeping bag, mat and personal items. Some climbers choose to bring 2 sets of sleeping bags so that 1is left at base camp and 1 at a higher camp. This spares you from carrying your sleeping bag constantly up and down the mountain. Climbing Sherpa's will head up today to set up the camps carrying tents, food and fuel. Tented camp :Breakfast ,Lunch ,Dinner
Day 11: Climb Base Camp 4600m to camp 5900 m
We follow the ridge route up through the boulder field, over the slab, up the gully and then scramble further to the tent platform, or Camp 1. You’ll be welcomed with a hot drink and will be able to rest in your tent before dinner. Tented camp : Breakfast , Lunch ,Dinner
Day 12: Climb Camp(5900 m )to Camp (6100 m )Get back to (4600m)
This is the first serious day of climbing. It begins with a hike up to 2 fingers like rock projections, and a climb up to the ridge proper. It’s a narrow ridge that leads to an exposed traverse on tension fixed lines. We jumar up to the ridge again and follow this to another face traverse, that takes us to the Yellow Tower. It’s a 15m pitch around AUS 16/US 5.8/5b standard to our camp. Camp 2 is an infamous site known for its precarious location with 360o degrees of surrounding exposure. Once we’ve touched this site we drop back down to base camp.Tented camp : Breakfast ,Lunch ,Dinner
Day 13: Rest day or Contingency day for Summit
With our full rotation now complete and familiarity of the route and its challenges established, we rest and wait for our summit push. This is time to rest and eat! We plan an extra contingency day for weather. It depend of weather so we put onther contingency day . Or some of your crew not felling well you have time for next day .Tented camp : Breakfast,Lunch ,Dinner
Day 15: Climb 2 (6100m) to Climb 3 (6400m )
We continue on up now to Camp 2. Get a good rest and sleep. The next 2 days will be challenging and rewarding! The climb from Camp 2 to Camp 3 is considered to be the most difficult of the entire route. We begin by dropping briefly, traverse eastwards and then ascend to the base of the Grey Tower. We climb up alongside the Grey Tower using a steep rock gully that’s approximately an 80m ascent over 3 pitches. Watch for rock fall here especially if there are other parties over head. We cross an exposed traverse that brings us to the West side of a large snow ridge (Mushroom ridge). From here it’s a climb up on this steep and narrow ridge to Camp 3. The final summit push! We follow the now familiar route up to Camp 1,Tented camp : Breakfast,Lunch ,Dinner
Day 16: Climb camp 3 to 6400m to summit 6856m) back down to camp 2 (6100m)
Our summit push! We climb up the steep snow/ice slope behind Camp 3 and move towards the right side of the facto a small snow field. We cross a Berg Rock face and climb up to an ice crest. This follows the summit ridge route to the large glorious snowfield summit top! The central position of Ama Dablam affords stunning views of Khumbu peaks and beyond from its summit. From the summit, you see the summit of Island Peak just below you, and unobstructed views of Everest and Lhotse. Further a field in other valleys, Cho Oyu and Malakhu can also be seen. After a period of celebration on the summit, we climb and abseil down to Camp 3. Pack up camp and head to Camp 2 for the night. A well deserved rest waits.Tented camp : Breakfast,Lunch ,Dinner
Day17:Climb Camp 2 (6100 m) to (4600m )
Our summit push! We climb up the steep snow/ice slope behind Camp 3 and move towards the right side of the facto a small snow field. We cross a Berg Rock face and climb up to an ice crest. This follows the summit ridge route to the large glorious snowfield summit top! The central position of Ama dablam affords stunning views of Khumbu peaks and beyond from its summit. From the summit, you see the summit of Island Peak just below you, and unobstructed views of Everest and Lhotse. Further a field in other valleys, Cho Oyu and Malakhu can also be seen. After a period of celebration on the summit, we climb and abseil down to Camp 3. Pack up camp and head to Camp 2 for the night. A well deserved rest waits. Tented camp : Breakfast,Lunch ,Dinner
Day18: Rest to Base Camp (4600m)
Our summit push! We climb up the steep snow/ice slope behind Camp 3 and move towards the right side of the facto a small snow field. We cross a Berg Rock face and climb up to an ice crest. This follows the summit ridge route to the large glorious snowfield summit top! The central position of Ama dablam affords stunning views of Khumbu peaks and beyond from its summit. From the summit, you see the summit of Island Peak just below you, and unobstructed views of Everest and Lhotse. Further a field in other valleys, Cho Oyu and Malakhu can also be seen. After a period of celebration on the summit, we climb and abseil down to Camp 3. Pack up camp and head to Camp 2 for the night. A well deserved rest waits. Tented camp : Breakfast,Lunch ,Dinner
Day 19 : Trek back down to Namche Bazzar 3440m 6-7 hours
After breakfast you will set up back down to Namche bazzar,pasing throw pangbouche and you can have lunch Tengbouche , you will get nice views of Amadhablam mountian whih is did summit with that views you can have lunch and sepical coffice there ,After that you steply down hill to phunkithanka , bank of river ,as soon as you cross the river then you will climb up abour 200-300m then after few walk you will back to Namche Bazzar , So Namche bazzar is very nice place after you having shower and loundry you can enjoy happpneis at bar have few drinks ,like, rum,beer etc. Lodge ,Breakfast ,Lunch,Dinner
Day 20: Trek to Lukla 6-7 hours walk 2810m
Today, we will start later than usual. You can just chill out and, if you didnt have time yesterday for buying souvenirs, you can buy them now.The path descends steeply down to the Dudh Kosi river which we cross via a high bridge. Through Jorsale and Monjo , where the National park entrance gate is, we walk to Phakding. You can have lunch there ,after lunch start to climb up to Lukla .. We will spend our last night here before flying back to Kathmandu. Lukla is best place to explore because we havenot spent time on the way up There is gumba or Monastery, ATM ,BANK , Shop ,Sherpa settlement , Airport, Bar You can walk around there or relx your self , A game of pool have last fun with all crew , In Lukla we say good bye to our porters and assitant guides. However you feel trip so to feel free to tipping them and they have last dinner at lukla , you will make fun dance or sing song , have a beer .Lodge ,Breakfast ,Lunch,Dinner
Day 21: Fly to kathmandu 25 minets
Early morning fly back in Kathmandu ,Pure adventure Nepal will come to pick up and welcomeing at airport , When you get hotel you will get free day for relex and you will have onother party last dinner with your crew
Hotel , Breakfast ,Lunch,Dinner
Day 22 :Fly back home / Depature
Pure adventure Nepal would like to say by-by and see you next time
Includes
- All Arrival and departure transfers
- 2 Nights in Kathmandu
- Standard guest house/lodges in mountain
- All accommodation and meals during the entire trip
- Domestic flights and airport departure taxes
- An experienced English-speaking trek leader (trekking guide) assistant guide also known as Sherpa, porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers:1 porter)
- Down jacket, four seasonal sleeping bag, Himalayan Hikers Trekking duffel bag, t-shirt, and trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag, cottonliner are to be returned after trip completion)
- A comprehensive medical kit, with medical oxygen on high altitude trips and PAC BAG (Portable Altitude Chamber)
- All necessary paper work and permits (National park permit, Climbing permit for Lobuche and Amadablam and insurance of the staff)
- Pure Adventure Nepal T-shirt
Excludes
- Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Excess baggage charges
- Extra night accommodation/s in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure or early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case you return early from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc)
- Tips for guides and porter
- Base layers (breathable and moisture wicking, few different weights, e.g. silk weight, mid- weight and expedition weight) • Warm jacket (fleece or polarguard) • Softshell jacket (with wind stopping properties)
- Gore-Tex jacket (breathable waterproof with good hood that fits over a climbing helmet) • Synthetic fill Jacket (e.g. primaloft) • Down jacket (800 fill, lightweight with ho
- Base layer (breathable and moisture wicking, mid-weight and expedition weight) • Soft shell pants (comfortable for everyday wear) • Gore-Tex pants (heavy duty with reinforced crampon patches and waterproof zippers) • Insulated pants (down or primaloft) • Shorts (quick dry : Normal city clothes, trekking clothes, scarf (bandana, buffs) and underwear (avoid cotton).
• Small day pack for trekking and city use (comfortable, 15-20L) • Backpack (50-70L, fitted for your back length and internal frame)
• Pure Adventure Nepal Duffle bags to transport your gear to Nepal • Sleeping pads (full length, insulated inflatable and closed cell foam pads with repair kit)
• Pure Adventure Nepal Sleeping bag X 2, -20oC to -10oC rated (800+ goose down fill, correct length for your height, one for base camp and one for higher camp)
• Harness (light weight alpine with belay loop and gear loop) • Carabineers (4 screw gate and 4 snap gate)
• Belay device (easy to use and lightweight) • Prussik cord (about 8 meters of 6mm and 5 meters of 4mm) • Ice Axe (for alpine use and right length for your height) • Crampons (semi auto with heel bail, good anti-balling system and steel) • Jumar (large handle to fit your glove hand) • Trekking Poles (lightweight with good snow basket)
PLUS: small personal first aid kit, water bottles, pee bottles, pocket knife, cigarette lighter, pad locks for the duffle, Ziplock bags, garbage bags to use as waterproof liner, different size stuff sacks, sunscreens (heavy duty), lip balms, toiletries, snacks to last one month and entertainment items (e.g. music, books, camera and phone with solar power charging system).
Travel documents: passport, visa (30 days), passport photos, copy of your travel insurance and photocopies of passport.