Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek
DURATION15 Days | ACTIVITYTrekking | MAX ALTITUDE | TRIP GRADE |
GROUP SIZEMin. Pax. | AccommodationTea House | TRANSPORTFlight | BEST SEASONN/A |
Overview
Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek is moderately difficult trekking in the Everest region. To get the eternal beauty of Khumbu, you can do the this trek. Starting from Kathmandu you will explore the amazing Everest region up to Ama Dablam base camp altitude 6812m. in 13 days duration.
This trek is one of the best trekking in SoluKhumbu. It includes the Everest base camp trek route from Lukla to Pangboche. The Different route we cover in this trek is Pangboche to Ama Dablam base camp.
Route to Ama Dablam Base Camp
The thrilling flight to Lukla from Kathmandu/Ramechap takes you to the gateway of the Everest region. The amazing forest view, Sherpa town and Flowing Bhote Koshi welcome you with cold breeze of eastern Himalaya Nepal.
From Lukla, the trekking continues to Phakding, Manjo, Namche bazaar, Tengboche, Pangboche and finally the Ama Dablam Base camp. You will return back the same route changing the resting destination.
What to expect
Panoramic view of Mt Everest, Lhoste, Lhoste shar, Tabuche, Cholache, Thamserku from Namche view Point, Tengboche, Khumjung and Pangboche. Crossing 7 suspension bridges, trek through pine trial, up hills and down hills, Sherpa villages, Sagarmatha National park and bank of Dudh Koshi. Flipping Prayers flag, peaceful Monasteries, amazing Mane and Chorten in the route to Ama Dablam base camp trek are the major part you explore special in the trek in the Khumbu region.
Trek with mission summit treks and expedition to get the best price, services and respect you deserve during the trek in Nepal.
Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek itinerary
| Day | Trek Itinerary | Elevation (m) |
| 1 | Arrival in Kathmandu (1330m) | 1330 |
| 2 | Kathmandu day tour | 1330 |
| 3 | Fly to Lukla (2860m) and trek to Phakding (2610m) | 2860 |
| 4 | Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m) | 3440 |
| 5 | Rest day in Namche Bazaar | 3440 |
| 6 | Trek to Pangboche (3930m) via Tengboche (3860m) | 3930 |
| 7 | Trek to Ama Dablam Base Camp (4810m) and return to Pangboche (3930m) | 4810 |
| 8 | Trek back to Namche Bazaar (3440m) | 3440 |
| 9 | Trek back to Lukla (2860m) | 2860 |
| 10 | Fly back to Kathmandu/Ramechap and drive back to Kathmandu (1330m) | 1330 |
Trip Highlights
- Scenic flight to Lukla, offering breathtaking views of the Himalayan mountain range.
- Trekking through Sagarmatha National Park, home to rare species of plants and animals, including the endangered snow leopard.
- Visiting Tengboche Monastery, one of the most important monasteries in the region, offering stunning views of Ama Dablam and other peaks.
- Reaching Ama Dablam Base Camp, offering spectacular views of the iconic peak and other Himalayan mountains.
- Experiencing Sherpa culture, including traditional dress, food, and hospitality, and learning about their unique way of life in the Himalayas.
Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek Itinerary
You will arrive in Kathmandu and met our company member welcoming you in Nepal. He/she will drop you to hotel. In the evening you will meet your guide and get briefing of your trek with dinner in cultural restaurant.
You will have breakfast and have outing with guide for Kathmandu day tour. You will visit Pashupati nath, Bouddhanath, Shyambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar square and Thamel Bazzar during the day. You can do your shopping for trek as well.
Depending on your flight you will reach Tribhuvan International airport. Currently most of the Lukla Flight during season will be from Ramechap. In such situation we will drive to Ramechap in private car/bus and have Lukla flight from Ramchap.
Lukla flight is commonly taken as thrilling flight due to small plane and small Lukla airport. After your landing in Lukla you will have some snacks and your trek begins.
The bank of Dudhkoshi, suspension bridges, and forest walk takes you to Phakding, a small village on the bank of Dudhkoshi.
After having breakfast in Namche you will start walk towards Manjo. Crossing suspension bridges, pine trial, mane and chorten, on the way you will reach entry point of Sagarmatha national park. In manjo. Following the forest pathm stone stairs you will reach Himalayan Thamel called Namche. The well-developed Sherpa town in Everest region offers all common facilities for living in Namche.
To acclimatize your body you will rest in Namche and do hiking during day. You will visit Everest view hotel, hike to Namche view point for clear view of Mount Everest, Lhotse (8501m), Nuptse (7879m), Ama Dablam (6856m), Thamserku (6608m), and khaki (6685m) after having breakfast.
After having breakfast in Namche you will follow the easiest route of Everest region to reach Tengboche. The straight path, panoramic Mountain View, pine trial, grazing yak, Ghoral, mountain goat and peaceful surrounding makes your trek amazing. You will visit Tengboche monastery as well.
After having breakfast in Pangboche you will follow a thrilling path to Ama dablam base camp route with its divine beauty. You will see the long ridges on every side of Ama Dablam holding the mountain like a mother holds her child. Similarly the hanging glacier through Mt. Ama Dablam seems as the traditional necklace containing pictures of god worn by Sherpa women. The Ama Dablam has got another name called Mother’s Necklace.
After reaching Ama Dablam base camp height (6812m) you will get an amazing view of Ama dablam and its surrounding mountain. spending around 1 hour in Ama Dablam base camp we will return back to Pangboche for a night stay.
You will return back to Namche from Pangboche following the same route through tengboche. The more you walk ahead Ama Dablam seems far away. The glorious view of central Himalaya Nepal, amazing landscape of Everest region energize you throughout the day.
You will descend down to Manjo after having breakfast. Leaving Jorsale village, Sagarmatha national park, pine trial, Hillary suspension bridge and Phakding back we will reach Lukla.
In the evening you can celebrate the success of Ama dablam base camp trek in Lukla.
Depending on your flight time you will reach airport and fly back to Kathmandu. Lukla flight occurs from Ramechap then you will fly to Ramechap. After reaching Ramechap you will drive back to Kathmandu.
COST INCLUDES
THIS TRIP INCLUDES
Pick up and drop off from the airport to the hotel in Kathmandu
All necessary permits and entrance fees
Accommodation in hotels and teahouses during the trek
Three meals a day during the trek
Experienced and licensed trekking guide and porters
Domestic flight (Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu) / (Ramechap - Lukla - Ramechap)
Trekking equipment like sleeping bags
First Aid kit
Insurance for the guide and porters
THIS TRIP EXCLUDES
International flights to and from Kathmandu
Nepal visa fees
Personal expenses such as phone calls, laundry, and bar bills
Travel and rescue insurance
Tips for the guide and porters (recommended but not mandatory)
FAQs
Best time for Ama Dablam base camp trek is spring (March, April, and May) and autumn (Sep, Oct, Nov). Pleasant weather, clear sky, moderate temperature during spring and autumn is most favorable time of year to trek Ama Dablam base camp.
The Ama Dablam base camp trek is a moderately difficult trek in Everest region. Starting the trek from Lukla you can easily reach Phakding. More effort than Lukla to Phakding route takes you to Namche. Day by day you have to increase effort in Ama Dablam base camp trek. You will follow easy trial to Tengboche from Namche and continue to Pangboche. The trial from Pangboche to Ama Dablam base camp is difficult but you can do it.
No, you don’t need prior trekking experience for the Ama Dablam base camp trek.
The maximum altitude reached during the Ama Dablam base camp trek is none other than Ama Dablam base camp trek 6812m/ 22349.08ft.
No, it is not necessary to have a guide or porter for the Ama Dablam base camp trek. You can do solo trekking in the Everest region but it will be safe if you do trekking with guide and porter. Trekking with a guide and porter makes you easy for finding route, selecting tea houses and managing time schedule.
You can get both normal and luxury accommodation depending on your plan. In normal accommodation you will get clean room and common bathroom. Some normal tea houses provides attached bathroom as well as common bathroom. In case of luxury accommodation you will get clean room with an attached bathroom throughout the trek.
Three meal breakfast, lunch and dinner is available during the trek. In breakfast you will get tea/coffee, porridge, bread, omelets, potatoes and other items depending on your order. During lunch and dinner, you will get Nepali thali (dal, rice, curry, pickles and pappad), momo, chowmein, pizza, spaghetti, macroni and other food items depending on your order from menu.
You required Sagarmatha national park entry permit, a Pasang Lamu Gaupalika entry permit for the Ama Dablam base camp trek.
You don’t need special equipment to for the trek. Don’t miss your warm clothes, sticks, sunglasses, sus cream, and sleeping bag as your essentials.
Ama Dablam base camp trek cost is 1150$.
Popular treks in the Khumbu region besides Ama Dablam Base camp trek are:Everest base camp trekGokyo Lake Trek Everest three passes trekGokyo chola pass trekIsland peak climbingEverest panorama trek
Reviews
No Reviews