Ama Dablam Expedition

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Who Can Do This Expedition?

The Ama Dablam Peak, which is located in the popular eastern Himalayan region, is considered one of the physically and technically demanding peaks. Situated at an altitude of 6,810 meters, this magnificent peak in the Everest region has been labeled as Très Difficile (TD)- 5. Although this is a low-altitude mountain in the Himalayas, the challenges it presents is on a different level than its size. Climbers will need a good amount of physical strength and technical skills to take on this expedition.

This beautiful peak in the Himalayas has several technical segments that involve both ice climbing and rock climbing. So, for the expedition, climbers need to have at least a basic level of mountaineering skills and familiarity with using different mountaineering equipment like ice axes, crampons, jumar, ice screws, rope, etc. The rock climbing part of the mountain has been graded as a 4.11 to 5.7 - 5.10, and the ice climbing section has received a WI3-4 grading. Thus, for this incredible expedition, climbers need to have some prior experience in mountain expeditions.

Still, there aren’t strenuous climbing sections on the mountain like the 8,000-meter class giants. Furthermore, the peaks below 7,000 meters are generally recommended to climbers who are trying to gain some experience in mountaineering before other high mountain expeditions. So, Ama Dablam Climbing is suitable for the mountaineering enthusiast who is looking forward to their 8,000-meter scaling and people who are looking for a true mountaineering experience without taking signficant risks.

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Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is a basic requirement for high-altitude adventures in Nepal. There are several benefits of getting travel insurance that can help you travel more confidently and assuredly during your trip. In general, travel insurances cover trip cancellation or interruption, medical expenses, delays, lost baggage, and so on. However, for high-altitude adventures like the Himalayan expedition, emergency medical assistance and evacuation take priority. That’s why travel insurance is a madntory requirement for the Himalayan trekking and scaling adventures.

There are several types of travel insurance plans that you can choose from, which offer different coverages. You can get the travel insurance package with generally two coverage plans for altitude: one with coverage plans upto 3,000 meters and another with coverage upto US$ 6,000 meters. The price of your insurance plan will depend on the coverage provided by the particular plan. For the most standard package, the cost of insurance plans upto 3,000 meters costs about US$ 30 to US$ 100. As for the package with upto 6,000 meters plan, the cost starts at US$ 100.In case if you want to include the helicopter rescue in your plan, then it can cost several thousand.

Altitude Sickness

Altitude sickness is a major concern in any kind of high-altitude adventure. After ascending to an altitude above 3,000 meters, the body starts to show symptoms related to Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) if the proper acclimatization process isn’t followed. In the general trekking route, there is a risk of just AMS. However, as you will be ascending on the alpine snow, there is also the risk of more severe forms of altitude sickness like High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE) and High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) if you don’t acclimatize properly during Ama Dablam Expedition.

In this eastern Himalayan expedition, your trekking adventure will start from Lukla (2,800 meters) and gradually follow the incline trail across the mainstream route heading toward the Ama Dablam Peak. You will reach the maximum point of this adventure at the summit of the Ama Dabalm, which is at an elevation of 6,812 meters( 22,349 feet). So, the total elevation gain in this Himalayan expedition is approximately 4,012 meters (13,162 feet). However, you don’t need to worry about altitude sickness while climbing Ama Dablam with your Peak Climbing Nepal.

We adhere to every precautionary method for minor details and have also set acclimatization destinations at the most strategic locations. You will take it slow during both the trekking and scaling parts without rushing the journey. During your expedition, you will also properly acclimatize at the high camps before pushing all the way to the summit of the peak.

**Note: Peak Climbing Nepal arranges both oxygen bottles and a Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC) in case it is required during the expedition. We have got every aspect covered to mitigate any kind of risk during the expedition, no matter how minor**

Permit and Fee

Your Ama Dablam Expedition will take you across the major landmarks of the mainstream trekking destination. As in your Himalayan journey, you will be traversing across the national park and a restricted area; you need to get permits to enter these regions. Similarly, you will also need to get a climbing permit for the Ama Dablam. Here are the permits you will need for this incredible Himalayan adventure:

Permits for Ama Dablam Expedition

• Khumbu Rural Municipality Permit
• Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit
• Climbing Permit for Ama Dablam

The cost of a Khumbu Rural Municipality Permit is around US$ 25 and for the permit to access the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sagarmatha National Park, it will cost about US$ 30. You will also need to get the Ama Dablam Climbing Permit which will cost about US$ 400 for both spring and autumn seasons climb. If you are doing this expedition during winter or monsoon, you can get this climbing permit for just US$ 200.

**Note: Peak Climbing Nepal will collect all these permits for you during the sightseeing day so you can enjoy a seamless experience**

Mountain Guide and Porter

Guide and porter are very crucial members of any high altitude adventures. You will need their assistance, especially when navigating the remote and risky trails of the Himalayas. Usually, during the trekking part, guides handle every factor of the overall journey, from logistic details to taking care of the health of the trekkkers. They are also responsible for making the journey immersive and providing valuable information, taking care of safety, handling inconveniences, and overall making the right call throughout the trek. So, guides are the core part of any Himalayan adventure to make it a memorable endeavor. You will also need a mountain guide with relevant years of experience for the Ama Dablam Expedition besides the trekking guide.

Your mountain guide will lead the expedition team and teach the techniques required to scale different portions of the mountain. They will monitor your health and oversee the acclimatization part before pushing for the summit. As for the porters, they are the valuable members of the exploration team who handle the heavy lifting. It is not possible for normal trekkers to carry all their luggage and move along the physically demanding trails of the mountains; that’s where the porters step in. They will carry your climbing gear and luggage, so you will be able to travel light and enjoy the journey. Porters also carry the camping and kitchen equipment from camp to camp on the mountain during the expedition.

Cost of Guide: US$ 30 to US$ 35

Cost of Porter: US$ 20 to US$ 25

**Note: Your Ama Dablam Expedition cost with Peak Climbing Nepal will cover the cost of a guide, porters, and mountain guide for your expedition**

Physical Strength Required for Ama Dablam Climbing

If you have ever done any Himalayan trekking adventures in Nepal, the guide might have suggested at least 3 to 6 weeks of training period for high altitude explorations. However, compared to the high elevation trekking endeavors, this mountain scaling on the technical slopes of Ama Dablam takes more toll on the body if you are not prepared properly. Thus, to prepare ideally for this exciting journey and ensure a comfortable experience, you will need to train for at least 3 to 4 months.

To overcome the ice and rock sections on the mountain, you will need a good amount of physical strength and endurance level. Similarly, the cardiovascular/stamina exercise will extend your overall stamina reserve and will also make it easy for you to acclimatize to new altitudes. If you are really passionate about mountaineering, you can also take the climbing classes, which will last around 35 days. You will be able to learn climbing from basic level to advanced, which will make your Ama Dablam Expedition even more exhilarating.

Food and Accomodation

During your Ama Dablam Expedition, you will spend 4 nights in Kathmandu and the remaining 23 nights at the teahouses and camping. During the trekking part, you will stay in comfortable teahouses/lodges at the trailside. As you will be trekking on the mainstream EBC Trek route, you will be able to enjoy an extensive set of services at the well-developed teahouses/lodges in the region. However, during the expedition part, you will spend nights in tents at the base camp and on the mountain. Peak Climbing Nepal will provide all the trekking equipment, and your expedition crew will cook warm meals for you on the mountain.

As for the fooding aspects at the teahouses in this major trekking route, you can enjoy a wide range of traditional and international delicacies. Nepal is a vastly culturally diverse country, and the food palate you will enjoy during your expedition will give you insights into the incredible cross-cultural phenomena. Mostly, teahouses offer tasty local delicacies that have a history with different cultural backgrounds and, of course, international dishes from Indian, Tibetan, and Continental menus.

**Note: If you are curious about vegan and vegetarian options, don’t worry, you will find both options along the teahouses. Nepal has been practicing a vegetarian lifestyle since ancient times, so most of the hotels/restaurants serve both variants**

Hot Shower and Laundry

As the Ama Dablam Expedition will take you across the mainstream route in the Everest region, where teahouses are more developed compared to other Himalayan regions, you don’t have to worry about showering and laundry. At the lower altitudes, you will be able to enjoy hot showers at western-style bathrooms, and laundry services are also smooth with advanced machinery.

However, as you reach the higher altitudes and head toward the remote sections of the mountain, the services may be limited in number. In the higher regions, the bathrooms are mostly in traditional style. So, instead of a shower, you will have to buy hot bucket water for bathing. Depending on the altitude, you will have to pay around US$ 2 to US$ 5 for using shower and laundry facilities at the teahouses/lodges.

Internet and Charging

Internet and charging facilities are also available throughout the Ama Dablam Climbing route. Everest Link is a popular form of internet in this mainstream trekking region, and the teahouses/lodges also do provide Wi-Fi services. So, you don’t have to worry about connecting with your friends, family, and the rest of the world during this Himalayan expedition. If you are not happy with the default speed, there are also data packages that you use provided by the major mobile network companies in country like NTC and Ncell.

As for the charging as well, you will be able to easily charge your electronic and gadgets during your journey. The lower regions do have access to hydroelectricity, so the charging is more easily accessible here. As for the higher altitudes, the settlements are more reliant on solar power, and it can be costly to charge your devices in this region. During your climbing period as well, you will use the solar charger to keep your gadgets active.

**Note: Cost of charging and using can be around US$ 2 to US$ 7 depending on the altitude**

Nepal Visa Information

During your trip to Nepal, you can apply for the Nepali Visa at the airport upon your arrival from the immigration office. ‘On Arrival Visa’ is one of the most popular visa systems in the country that is issued to travelers on arrival at the airport and border points. However, if the ‘On Arrival Visa’ is not issued to your nationality, then you can apply for the visa at the nearest Nepali embassy in your country. You can check the following link to see which countries are eligible for the ‘On Arrival Visas.’

There are basically three types of visas that you can get for your travel in Nepal. The cost of a Nepali Visa will be influenced by your desired period of stay in the country.

Types of Nepali Visa

• 15 Days Travel Visa: Costs US$ 30
• 30 Days Travel Visa: Costs US$ 50
• 90 Days Travel Visa: Costs US$ 125

You can apply at the immigration office for any of these visas considering your desired period of stay. After the travel visa date expires, you can extend it with a minimum of 15 days extension, which will cost US$ 45.

**Note: In delay of extension of Nepali Travel Visa, you will be fined US$ 5 per each additional day, less than 150 days**

Renting and Buying Gear in Kathmandu

For this exciting Ama Dablam Climbing, which will last almost a month, you will need to bring all the necessary gear, equipment, and layers to keep yourself cozy and comfortable. If you are doing this expedition during any of the peak seasons, light layers will be sufficient for the lower regions. However, after ascending over the alpine altitudes, the nights and mornings are generally chilly. So, you need to bring an insulated warm layer and buffed layers for the expedition on the alpine snow.

Similarly, trekking boots, climbing boots, down jackets, sleeping bags, mountaineering equipment, etc, are very crucial for this expedition. If you haven’t brought these layers and gear with you, don’t worry; you will be able to easily buy and rent them in Kathmandu. However, be aware of the knock-off products as they will jeopardize your comfort during this exciting eastern Himalayan expedition.

**Note: Peak Climbing Nepal will arrange all the essential climbing gear for the climbing; however, you will have to manage the personal climbing gear on your own. We don’t provide personal climbing gear in the package, but if you need them, you can rent them from us as well**

Travel Insurance

This tour package doesn't include your personal insurance you should have travel insurance covering emergency evacuation. Please Check

Accommodation

The accommodation in a valley and other major cities will be according to your requirements.

• 3 Star Hotel
• 4 Star Hotel
• 5 Star Hotel

Lodges, Guest Houses and Tented Camp during Trekking and Climbing period. For more detail: Please Check

Visa

You can have Tourist Visa at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) on arrival. 'On Arrival' visa procedure is simple and very fast. For more detail: Please Check

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