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 Mountain. Mount Ama Dablam 6812meters high from sea level, 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 Mountain. 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.
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 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 a steep snow and ice tunnel then finally along the snow ridge go to Camp III, From here to the summit, it is a 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 8516 m., 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 camp. 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 en 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 attempted 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 camp, you can take a picture of Chukkung valleys' landscape. Island Peak is very easy and common; so most of the visitors from around the world are willing to go there. From there you can see the vistas of the 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 Thyangboche -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, Chhukung 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
Trip Itinerary B
- 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 Cost
Cost: Group joining basis
Itinerary A = Per Person USD 6500 (Island Peak/Ama Dablam.)
Itinerary B = Per Person USD 5500 (Only Ama Dablam 6812m.)
What's Included
- 4 nights three-star hotel in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast
- Itinerary A: Permit for Island peak and mount Ama Dablam
- Itinerary B: Permit for Ama Dablam with group joining basis
- Lukla- B.C. will lodges, food will be also lodges /guest house
- 1 B.C. guide, 1cook, 2cook helper (with whole group of team)
- 1 tent -1climber, Mat, shower, dining, toilet tent, table, chair
- Solar Panel for light & Batteries charges in Ama Dablam B.C.
- 1 climber1 climbing Sherpa guide for Ama Dablam till to top
- Camp 1,2,3 climbing tents north face V-25 Similar company
- Fix rope-main rope, Ice bar, sable snow clear, piton, Ice crew
- Climbing food, gas, stove-cooking pot above Ama Dablam BC
- Trekking route: Lukla, Namche-Dingboche, Ama Dablam B.C.
- Porter /Yak from Lukla –Namche - base camp & back to Lukla
- Expedition& daily allowance for liaison officer expedition staff
- Insurance for staff and liaison officer includes rescue helicopter
- Airport hotel airport transfer Kath.2 time domestic/International
- Fixed rope charges includes full board expedition Ama Dablam
- Well come dinner with Nepali dance & Nepali song Kathmandu
- Airport hotel airport transfer Kath.2 time domestic/International
- Fixed rope charges include full board expedition Ama Dablam
- Well come dinner with Nepali dance & Nepali song Kathmandu
What's Excludes
- Personal climbing equipment
- Personal Insurance of climber
- Lunch, dinner in Kathmandu
- Emergency rescue evacuation
- Personal expenses expedition
- Bar, beverage bill, Mineral water
- Staff Tips Per Person USD 150
- Summit bonus - guide USD 1000
- No Everest Base camp Trekking
- No any other peak for climbing