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 mountains then a 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, the 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 of the difficult days of the expedition

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Mt. Ama Dablam Expedition Difficulty and Challenges?

Climbing Ama Dablam is not an easy jobas this mountain stands as a legend of a steep and indomitable peak and is among one of the most technical and challenging climbs. Mt. Ama Dablam is a daunting peak rising at an altitude of 6,856 meters (22,493 feet). Even though climbing this mountain needs technical experience and preparation, this mountain lies on the bucket list of most climbers, expedition mountaineers, and submitters. There are some other highest peaks too if you would like to ascend like Everest Expedition from North Ridge, Makalu Expedition, Annapurna IV Expedition, Manaslu Expedition, Lhotse South Face Expedition, etc. These peaks are challenging, daunting, and yet adventurous summits in the world. Climbing is not an easy job and you need guides and Sherpas to accomplish these mountains. Choosing Makalu Adventure has proven to be the most promising adventure and expedition organizing company here in Nepal to many climbers as we take care of you and your dream of reaching the summit of the world's highest mountains. We also offer custom/tailor-made trekking, Expedition and peak climbing packages based on your budget, itinerary, and requirements.

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Experience Required for Ama Dablam Expedition

All climbers need to have good skills in rock and ice climbing and technically competent. On most parts of the routes, there will be fixed rope, however, the climbers should possess 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 considered the safest route, free from objective danger such as avalanche and so on. The route we follow begins at Lukla (2850m) and the initial days of the trek 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. The climb is relatively safe though exposed and sheep and not really a mountain for debutantes.

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Ama Dablam Expedition Cost

32 Days Ama Dablam Expedition costs €2800 per person. The cost includes the cost of transportation, meals, and other facilities like Tents, camping, High Altitude (HA) Tents, and others as mentioned in the Includes section. Mt. Ama Dablam Expedition can be done both in the Spring and Autumn however, we recommend you to ascend during the Spring season.

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• Climbing Sherpa: per Sherpa €1600 (if required by climber)

• Tea-house Lodge & Camping expedition

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS OF AMADABLAM EXPEDITION

• Ascend to the summit of Mt Amadablam (6812m)

• Immense views of the world’s famous mountain ranges including – Mt. Everest (8848m), Mt. Lhotse (8516m), Mt. Makalu (8481m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8201m) and many others.

• Mt. Amadablam was first ascended by Mike Gill, Barry Bishop, Mike Ward and Wally Romanes in 1961 via its Southwest Ridge

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 ITINERARY   

                           

DAY 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfer to Hotel Manang. 

DAY 02: Free in Kathmandu. 

DAY 03: Official works for expedition and briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism. 

DAY 04: Kathmandu – Lukla by flight then trek to Phakding. Teahouse Lodge 

DAY 05: Phakding – Namche Bazaar. Teahouse Lodge 

DAY 06: Namche – Acclimatization & rest. Teahouse Lodge 

DAY 07: Namche Bazar – Thyangboche. Teahouse Lodge 

DAY 08: Thyangboche – Ama Dablam Base Camp. Tented Camp 

DAY 09-25: Climbing period for Ama Dablam expedition. Tented Camp 

DAY 26: Ama Dablam Base camp – Thyangboche. Teahouse Lodge 

DAY 27: Thyangboche – Namche Bazaar. Teahouse Lodge 

DAY 28: Namche Bazaar – Phakding. Teahouse Lodge 

DAY 29: Phakding – Lukla then transfer to Khumbu Resort. Teahouse Lodge 

DAY 30: Early flight back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel. 

DAY 31: Free in Kathmandu. 

DAY 32: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.​

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SERVICE INCLUDE

• All land transportation by private vehicle, (Airport /Hotel/Airport, trekking, expedition pick up & drop). 

• Welcome dinner with Nepali culture programs. 

• Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast basis at 3 Star Hotel. 

• Experience and professional expert Nepalese expedition crews; 1 Base Camp guide, 1 Cook, necessary Kitchen boys, Each person 1 Tent for sleeping, Dining Tent, Tables, Chairs, Mattress, Toilet Tent, Mess Tent, Shower Tent, Kitchen tent staff and Liaison officer tent and Kitchen utensil as well as provide hot hygienic continental 3 hot meals B/L/D during the trip till Base Camp. 

• Crew's equipment charge, daily wages, expedition insurance and other facility will be provided by our agency itself. 

• Permit fee of Ama Dablam 6812m. Expedition, trekking permit and National Park fees.

• Per Person 30 KG. Expedition equipment's luggage or barrels is allowed on the way back to Lukla from Base Camp. (Expedition equipment's luggage or barrels carried by Porter or Yak). (Transportation of all food and climbing equipments to base camp and back.)

• Air fare: Kathmandu/Lukla/ Kathmandu flight, domestic airport tax with Cargo fees. 

• Equipment allowance, daily allowance for Liaison officer, his 3 meals and air ticket. 

• Satellite Phone

• Medical Kit Box for Nepalese crew's and simple medical service for members till BC. 

• Agency Service Charge and taxes etc. 

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SERVICE EXCLUDE

• International airfare

• Nepal entry visa and Re-entry visa fees (Can be obtained at the airport on upon arrival). 

• Personal climbing gear and equipment above base camp. 

• High altitude food, fuel Gas & stove above base camp. 

• Lunch and Dinner during your stay in Kathmandu. 

• All Drinks except tea and coffee. 

• Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical and emergency evacuation. 

• Personal medicines and First-Aid expenses. 

• Personal nature expenses. 

• Oxygen, Mask & regulator. 

• Climbing Sherpa. 

• Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods arriving to Nepal by air or road. Postage letter, Laundry service, Telephone calls and all other items of personal nature. 

• Walkie-Talkie. permit, Radio Permit, Satellite phone permit

• Summit bonus US $ 300 for climbing guide (Sherpa). (if required by climbers) 

• Tips for Nepalese crews, etc.