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Mt. Ama Dablam view from Base Camp -
International Mt. Ama Dablam Expedition -
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Mount Ama Dablam Expedition -
International Mt. Ama Dablam Expedition Nepal
Mount Ama Dablam 6,812m. Expedition
Trip Fact
Mount Ama Dablam is without a doubt, one of the most stunning mountains in the world. It is situated in the heart of Everest's Khumbu Region, directly above Tengboche Monastery on the well-worn path to Everest Base Camp. The South West Ridge is like a long Alpine Difficult, but at over 6,000m. People who trek in the region will always come away with a few mountain names added to their vocabulary, and Ama Dablam will be one of them. This trip not only takes in the sights and sounds of Kathmandu, but also the historic trading post of Namche Bazar and the world famous monastery at Tengboche. We arrange this expedition from late autumn season, when typically there are fewer people on the mountain and the weather is cold but stable.
The expedition is not a "guided" ascent and it will be a professionally led team of competent mountaineers who have enough experience to climb one of the world's most sought after mountains without undue risk. This approach ensures that team members are suitably experienced, reasonably self-sufficient and capable and willing to move between camps unsupervised. You will still have a high level of support, including strong, confident leadership, our superb Sherpa team and a well-stocked Ama Dablam Base Camp.
Experience Required: All climbers who intend to climb Ama Dablam need to have good skills on rock and ice climbing also technically competent. On most parts of the routes there will be fixed rope, however, the climbers should posses skills of climbing through steep rock and hard compact ice. We follow the standard South West ridge route (normal route) to the top, as it is consider the safe route, free from the objective danger such as avalanche and so on. The route we follow begins at Lukla (2850m.) and the initial days of the trekking pass through the legendary Sherpa country up the spectacular high valley of the Khumbu. Most of the route on the actual climbing is fixed with no icefall or glacier to negotiate, and most of it is concentrated on the crest of a ridge.
Base Camp to Camp 1 - To reach the first camp from base camp, The climbers have to pass the toughest and the difficult passing through the difficult saddle ridges; and then should turn to the north climbing up through the rocky ground and through the boulder.
Camp 1 to Camp 2 - From Camp I - one has to cross the rocky bowl and should climb the ridge via to the fixed lines to Camp II. From Camp II after crossing over severe rocks and ridge which lead you to a camp 2.
Camp 2 to Camp 3 - The climbing route from Camp II is mostly with the steep mixed alley ways of rock and ice and snow. The route leads to the slope climb to snow ground and then passes through steep snow and ice tunnel then finally along the snow ridge go to Camp III.
Ama Dablam Summit - From here to the summit is steep climb on snow and ice to the right of a huge hanging glacier. From the Top of Mt. Ama Dablam a very charming sceneries of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Island peak, Makalu Khumbu Himal and rest of the snowcapped surrounded mountains can be envisioned.
- If you have your own private group or team, please e-mail us to know the price and details of expedition.
- If you are alone and looking for a group to join then visit our fix-departure expedition information.
Detail Itinerary
Departure Detail
Spring Season:
Kathmandu Arrival Date: April 11, 2025
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: April 14, 2025
Autumn Season:
Kathmandu Arrival Date: October 02, 2025
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: October 05, 2025
Extra Cost for High Altitude Climbing Sherpa: USD 1800 for group sharing basis (if required by client)
Note:
- We will provide you the expedition cost as per your size of group or, as per your requirement for the expedition service. We request you to e-mail us or, use "Book Expedition" form for send us your message.
- Above given cost does not include the climbing Sherpa’s food & fuel, tents, climbing gears and summit bonus above advance base camp.
- Hiring a high altitude Sherpa cost includes equipment allowances, daily wages, food and fuel up to base camp, insurance, flight to and from Kathmandu and sleeping tents at base Camp etc.
Summit Bonus: Camp 6000m. = USD 500 and over 6000m. to summit= USD 200 = 700 USD extra payable for per climbing Sherpa on the spot.
Service Includes up to Base Camp:
- All land transportation by Car, Jeep, Toyota Hiace or, tourist Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up and drop).
- 5 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed & Breakfast plan (before and after expedition).
- Schedule flight Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu for member, Liaison officer and Expedition staffs.
- Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp and back.
- Full board in teahouse lodges during trekking to base camp and back, 3 meals; breakfast, lunch and dinner a day.
- Base Camp single sleeping tent and Mattress for each member, BC staffs and Liaison officer.
- All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table, chairs and cooking utensils for Base Camp.
- Fuel at Base Camp.
- Service of Government Liaison officer.
- Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp.
- Equipments allowance, daily wages of cook, kitchen boys and Liaison officer.
- Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison officer and porters.
- Expedition Permit fee of Mt. Ama Dablam.
- Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality and Sagarmatha National Park entrance fee.
- 2 Expedition duffel bag or barrel for each member.
- Per Person 40 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels allowed for expedition till Base Camp.
- Per Person 30 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels is allowed for returned to Kathmandu.
- Generator or Solar panel at Base Camp for light and charging.
- Sat Phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use.
- Emergency medical Oxygen bottle with Mask and regulator at Base Camp.
- Visa extension fee.
- Garbage deposit fees.
- Official taxes and agency service charge.
Service does not include:
- International airfare from/to your country.
- Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport at upon arrival).
- Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
- Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu.
- Personal climbing gear and equipment above Base Camp.
- High Tents above Base Camp.
- High altitude food and fuel above Base Camp.
- Oxygen bottle with Mask and regulator (will be provided as per request).
- Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage.
- Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, communication equipment and commercial filming.
- International airport departure tax at Kathmandu Airport.
- Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
- Tips and summit bonus.
Expedition service up to Summit: (Full Board Basis)
- All land transportation by Car, Jeep, Toyota Hiace or tourist Bus. (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up and drop).
- 5 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed and Breakfast plan (before and after expedition).
- Domestic Air Ticket: Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu for member, Liaison officer and Expedition staffs.
- Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp and return.
- Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp and return.
- All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table and chairs and cooking utensils for Base Camp.
- Base Camp single sleeping tent, Mattress for each member, BC staffs and Liaison officer.
- Food and fuel at Base Camp.
- Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp.
- Service of Government Liaison officer.
- Equipments allowance, wages of cook, kitchen boys and Liaison officer.
- Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison officer and porters.
- Expedition Permit fee of Mt. Ama Dablam.
- Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality and Sagarmatha National Park entrance fee.
- One high altitude Sherpa per climber to carry all food and gear to higher camps. Also assist the member during climb and summit attempt.
- Common climbing equipment such as ropes, ice screws, ice bar, pitons, etc.
- High altitude food.
- High altitude fuel.
- High altitude tents.
- 2 Expedition duffel bag or barrel for each member.
- Per Person 40 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels allowed for expedition till Base Camp.
- Per Person 30 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels is allowed for returned to Kathmandu.
- Generator or, Solar panel at Base Camp for light and charging.
- Sat Phone available at Base Camp but nominal charge for use.
- Emergency medical Oxygen bottle with Mask and regulator at Base Camp.
- Visa extension fee.
- Garbage deposit fees.
- Official taxes and agency service charge.
Service does not include:
- International airfare from/to your country.
- Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
- Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
- Hotel acommodation after 5 night stay in Kathmandu.
- Personal wearing climbing gear and equipment above Base Camp.
- Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage.
- Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, Walkie Talkies, communication equipment and commercial filming.
- Oxygen bottle with Mask and regulator (will be provided as per request).
- Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
- Tips and bonus: Per climber USD 100 for all BC crews as a group sharing basis.
Spring Itinerary
Hotel/Teahouse Lodges/Camping
25 Days Trek/Climbing
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu, 24 Nights Lodges/Camping
Recommended Season: Spring, Autumn and Winter
April 11 Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
April 12 Day 02: Kathmandu free.
April 13 Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
April 14 Day 04: Fly to Lukla (2,800m.) trek to Phakding (2,622m.) Lodge.
April 15 Day 05: Phakding – Namche Bazar (3,440m.) O/N at T. Lodge.
April 16 Day 06: Acclimatization and rest day. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
April 17 Day 07: Namche Bazar – Tengboche (3,867m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
April 18 Day 08: Tengboche – Ama Dablam Base Camp (4,600m.) O/N at Camping.
April 19 - May 03 Day 09 - 23: Climbing period for Ama Dablam (6,812m.).
May 04 Day 24: Clean up Base Camp and back pack. O/N at Camping.
May 05 Day 25: Trekking back to Tengboche. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
May 06 Day 26: Tengboche – Namche Bazar. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
May 07 Day 27: Namche Bazar – Lukla then transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
May 08 Day 28: Fly back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
May 09 Day 29: Kathmandu free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
May 10 Day 30: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.
Autumn Itinerary
Hotel/Teahouse Lodges/Camping
25 Days Trek/Climbing
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu, 24 Nights Lodges/Camping
Recommended Season: Spring, Autumn & Winter
Oct. 02 Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
Oct. 03 Day 02: Kathmandu free.
Oct. 04 Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
Oct. 05 Day 04: Fly to Lukla (2,800m.) trek to Phakding (26,22m.) Teahouse Lodge.
Oct. 06 Day 05: Phakding – Namche Bazar (3,440m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Oct. 07 Day 06: Acclimatization and rest day. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Oct. 08 Day 07: Namche Bazar – Tengboche (3,867m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Oct. 09 Day 08: Tengboche – Ama Dablam Base Camp (4,600m.) O/N at Camping.
Oct. 10- Oct. 24 Day 09 - 23: Climbing period for Ama Dablam expedition (6,812m.).
Oct. 25 Day 24: Clean up Base Camp and back pack. O/N at Camping.
Oct. 26 Day 25: Trekking back to Tengboche. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Oct. 27 Day 26: Tengboche – Namche Bazar. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Oct. 28 Day 27: Namche Bazar – Lukla then transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
Oct. 29 Day 28: Fly back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
Oct. 30 Day 29: Kathmandu free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
Oct. 31 Day 30: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.
Mountain Info
Location: Asia, Nepal
Himalayan Range: Khumbu Himal
Height: 6,812m. - (22,349 ft)
Latitude: 27° 51′ 40″ N
Longitude: 86° 51′ 40″ E
Trip Duration: 30 Days
Normal Ascent Route: South West Ridge
First Ascent: 13 March 1961 by Mike Gill (NZ), Barry Bishop (USA), Mike Ward (UK) and Wally Romanes (NZ) via the Southwest Ridge.
Easiest Route: Rock/Snow/ice climb
Grade: Mountaineering
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu, 24 Nights Lodges/Camping
Recommended Season: Spring, Autumn and Winter
Caravan Route: Kathmandu - Lukla - Namche Bazar - Tengboche - Pangboche - Ama Dablam Base Camp - Namche - Lukla - Kathmandu
Trip Information
- Peak Climbing & Expedition Grade
- Personal Climbing Gear List for up to Summit
- Equipment Rental or Purchase Price
- Expedition Equipments Check List
- Expedition Garbage Information
- Nepal Expedition Grade
- Royalty for Mountain Peaks
- Nepal Visa & Expedition Permit Information
- Nepal 8000m. Climbing Preparations
- Nepal Insurance Discussion
- Nepal Expedition Terms & Conditions
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