Trip Facts
- Total Duration 30 Days
- Trip Grade Challenging
- Max Altitude 6,856m
- Group Size 2 - 15 Pax
- Start From Kathmandu
- End From Kathmandu
- Trip Mode Expedition
- Accommodation Hotel/Teahouse/Base camp tented camping
- Best Season Autumn
The normal route to climb mount Ama Dablam is from its South- West ridge. Most of the mountaineering beginners start their climbing through this Mount. Ama Dablam 6812meters, Ama Dablam is a small snowcapped peak of 6812m lying in the Everest region. This South - West ridge is the normal and most popular route to ascend the Mt. Ama Dablam This Mountain is considered to be the most technical & difficult to climb. The mountaineers have to cross-difficult ice rocks and steep snow climbing one their climbing route. Mountaineers usually have to pitch 3 high camps on the mountain of mount Ama Dablam 6812m. Ama Dablam Expedition 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. We are in Camp one now. 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.
The climbing route from Camp II is mostly with the steep mixed alleyways of rock, 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, from here to the summit, it is steep climb on snow and ice to the right of a huge hanging glacier. From the Top of mount Ama Dablam very charming sceneries of Mount Everest 8848m, Lhotse 8516m, Island peak, Makalu 8463m., Khumbu Himalayan and rest of the snowcapped surrounded mountains can be envisioned.
Information for Island peak:
Most of the summits lie in the heart in Sherpa World. We follow the classic Everest approach through the Solu Khumbu. Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar is veering off the trail to Everest base came. We will enter the magnificent Gokyo valleys, a land of high-altitude lakes and icy glaciers, after crossing Chhukuma La at 6183m. (Except going to Gokyo valley and Chhukuma La Pass you should proceed towards Everest base camp as well) we go towards the Khumbu glacier in-route to Everest base camp 17,575ft and you can enjoy spectacular panorama from Kala Patthar at 18,192ft (5,545m.). Your route descends to Dingboche and goes to Chukkung valley and Island (Imja Tse) Base Camp.
We attempt the summit 20,305ft after one night at the high camp perched on the South West Ridge. Magnificent vistas of the Khumbu can be seen. On the way; while descending to base came, you can take the picture of Chukkung valleys' landscape Island Peak is very easy and common; so most of the visitor from the world are willing to go there. From there you can see the vistas of Himalayas of Mt. Everest, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Lhotse (over 8,000m) and many other mountains. The journey comes to an end at Lukla airstrip then you fly back to Kathmandu
Fixed Departure Dates for 2024
- 10 October 2024
- 14 October 2024
Trip Itinerary A
- 10 Oct. 2024 Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu and transfer hotel
- 11 Oct. 2024 Day 02: Preparing - expedition in Kathmandu
- 12 Oct. 2024 Day 03: Briefing in hotel for an Ama Dablam
- 13 Oct. 2024 Day 04: Fly Lukla and trek – Phakding- lodge
- 14 Oct. 2024 Day 05: Trek to Namche Bazaar3440m.-lodge
- 15 Oct. 2024 Day 06: Day hiking/acclimatization day-lodge
- 16 Oct. 2024 Day 07: Trek - Thyanboche3800m. Stay lodge
- 17 Oct. 2024 Day 08: Trek Thyanboche -Dingboche lodge
- 18 Oct. 2024 Day 09: Trek to Island Peak BC 4970m.-camp
- 19 Oct. 2024 Day 10: Climb Island-high camp 5600m.-camp
- 20 Oct. 2024 Day 11: Island6189m. summit, Chukkung hotel
- 21 Oct. 2024 Day 12: Trek -Ama Dablam B.C. 4600m.-camp
- 22 Oct.–06 Nov. 2024 Day 13-26: Climb Ama Dablam6812m.
- 07 Nov. 2024 Day 27: Trek Base camp-Namche bazaar-lodge
- 08 Nov. 2024 Day 28: Trek Namche bazaar-Phakding, Lukla
- 09 Nov. 2024 Day 29: Fly Lukla to Kathmandu, transfer hotel
- 10 Nov. 2024 Day 30: Transfer ktm airport for final departure
- 14 Oct. 2024 Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu and transfer hotel
- 15 Oct. 2024 Day 02: Preparing - expedition in Kathmandu
- 16 Oct. 2024 Day 03: Briefing in hotel for an Ama Dablam
- 17 Oct. 2024 Day 04: Fly Lukla and trek – Phakding- lodge
- 18 Oct. 2024 Day 05: Trek to Namche Bazaar3440m.-lodge
- 19 Oct. 2024 Day 06: Day hiking/acclimatization day-lodge
- 20 Oct. 2024 Day 07: Trek - Thyanboche3800m. Stay lodge
- 21 Oct. 2024 Day 08: Trek -Ama Dablam B.C. 4600m.-camp
- 22 Oct.–06 Nov. 2024 Day 08-22: Climb Ama Dablam6812m.
- 07 Nov. 2024 Day 23: Trek Base camp-Namche bazaar-lodge
- 08 Nov. 2024 Day 24: Trek Namche bazaar-Phakding, Lukla
- 09 Nov. 2024 Day 25: Fly Lukla to Kathmandu, transfer hotel
- 10 Nov. 2024 Day 26: Transfer ktm airport for final departure
Trip Itinerary B
Trip Cost
Cost: Group joining basis
Itinerary A = Per Person USD 3500 (Island Peak/Ama Dablam.)
Itinerary B = Per Person USD 3000 (Only Ama Dablam 6812m.
Per climbing Sherpa guide USD 1800 (if required)
What's Included
- 4 nights three-star hotel in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast
- Itinerary A; climbing permit for Island peak & Ama Dablam
- Itinerary B; climbing permit for Mt. Ama Dablam expedition
- Trekking food provide during trek best available hotel, lodge
- Expedition meal provides in base camp cooking by B.C. staff
- 1 Trekking and base camp guide, 1 cook,1 cook helper in BC
- 1 tent-2-person Island peak,1 tent for 1 climber Ama Dablam
- Mattresses, dining tent, toilet tent, table & chair, shower tent
- Solar panel for light and batteries charges Ama Dablam B.C.
- Treks; Namche bazaar-Thyangboche-island BC-Ama Dablam
- Ramechap -Lukla- Ramechap flight with 25kg personal cargo
- Porter /yak Lukla-Ama Dablam base camp-while back - Lukla
- Daily allowance - salary liaison officer-Nepali expedition staff
- Medical, life, rescue insurance for Nepali staff, liaison officer
- Airport- hotel-airport transfer in Kathmandu arrival, departure
- Solar panel for batteries charging and lighting in Base Camp
- Mini bus Kathmandu to Ramechap, Ramechap to Kathmandu
- Welcome dinner with Nepali folk songs & dances Kathmandu
What's Excludes
- Personal equipment for climbing
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Rescue evacuation by helicopter
- Climbing rope and fixed ropes
- Climbing tent, food, gas and fuel
- Bar Bills & beverage in Expedition
- BC staff tips Perm person USD 150
- Climbing Sherpa guide Ama Dablam
- Fixed rope charges USD 150 to 200
- Extra porter cost for carry bags
- Any evacuation and medical charges
- No includes Everest Base camp trek
- Fallow only above Itinerary as choose