Short Ama Dablam Expedition

Location: Kathmandu

Activity: Land in Kathmandu/Welcome Dinner/Meet & Greet Program

On the first day of your 15 Days Ama Dablam Expedition Itinerary, you will land at Tribhuvan International Airport from your home country. After you arrive, our agent will take you to your Hotel, where you will reach for a meet and greet program with our guides and crews.

Similarly, you will participate in a welcome dinner organized by our agency. You will then head back to your Hotel, staying overnight with an attached bathroom, hot shower, and 24/7 internet services.

Location: Lukla/Namche

Lukla Altitude: 2,860 Meters

Namche Altitude: 3,440 Meters

Accommodation: Tea House

On the second day, your actual Short Ama Dablam Expedition begins as you fly to Lukla from Kathmandu in a helicopter. You will reach Lukla at around 30-45 minutes from the capital city of Nepal. After you reach Lukla, you will be involved in exploring the surroundings and later, you will be heading toward Namche.

Reaching Namche is one of the extensive phases of Lukla. Many of our itineraries had stops between Lukla and Namche, but in this package, we will be heading directly to Namche, which will take around 8-9 hours.

Namche is a traditional Sherpa community town that has been modernized with the development of tourism in the region. You can see the majestic beauty of Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, and other peaks from the place. Later that night, you will be accommodated in a tea house with a warm meal.

Location: Namche

Namche Altitude: 3,440 Meters

Activity: Acclimatization/Hike To Thame

Once you reach it, you must explore the surrounding place, but what's essential is to acclimate your body and mental state. You will take a full day's rest at Namche after a long hike from Lukla a day before. But being that said, it does not mean you will not explore the surrounding place. You will go for a short hike to Thame and return back to Namche.

While acclimatizing, you should focus on rest, enough sleep, and hygienic and nutritious food. Drink enough water and avoid any narcotics and alcoholic periods, or it will cost you a lot during this expedition. Also, you should be mentally ready in this phase before embarking on Ama Dablam Expedition.

Location: Pangboche

Pangboche Altitude: 3,985 Meters

Accommodation: Tea House

After acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar, now you will begin your next journey and your destination is to reach Pangboche village in Solukhumbhu. It is a small village located at 3,985 meters above sea level. You will have to hike through the Imje Khola Valley which is around 3 kilometers northeast of the beautiful village of Tengboche.

You will traverse the Sherpa settlements, land crevasses, and forest areas while hiking from Namche Bazaar to Pangboche.

Location: Ama Dablam Base Camp

Ama Dablam Base Camp Altitude: 6,812 Meters

Accommodation: Camp

Now, on the fifth day, you will reach over 6000 meters, so prepare well with your gear and health and safety kits to avoid altitude sickness. You will climb uphill from Pangboche from the Imje Khola Valley and cross the Imje river.

From there, you will head towards Lhabarma through a rugged route. On the way, you can view the peaks of Ama Dablam, Everest, and others as you pass through the Yak Pastures.

Location: Ama Dablam Base Camp

Ama Dablam Base Camp Altitude: 6,812 Meters

Activity: Acclimatization/Meet & Greet With Crew/Training

Day 6 is an essential day before starting Ama Dablam peak climbing. On this day, you will stay to acclimatize and meet with our mountaineering crews and guides, which will aid you throughout your expedition. Our experienced mountaineering crews will also conduct a slippery rock climbing training session to help during Ama Dablam Expedition 15 Days Itinerary. Listen to their instructions correctly so you can use them later.

Just like before, drink enough water and food, rest, and take enough sleep.

Location: Camp One

Camp One Altitude: 5,639 meters

Accommodation: Camp

First, you will head to Yak Camp of Ama Dablam region at 5,182 meters. You will catch a Southwestern Ridge from yak Camp to start your climb to Camp 1. The trail is treacherous so be careful while you walk through the dangerous crevasses and sloppy and rocky landscapes.

You will finally reach Camp 1 at 5,639 meters above sea level, where you will set up your camp and stay overnight. Be ready to warm your body with your sleeping bag, thermal clothes, socks, gloves, and caps.

Location: Camp Two

Camp Two Altitude: 5,944 Meters

Accommodation: Camp

From Camp 1, you will now head towards Camp 2 of Ama Dablam. You will wake up early in the morning, view the majestic sunrise from the east, and then have a warm breakfast. After that, you will follow the trail with slippery stones and blue ice, which is dangerous to walk. Your training at the base camp will be used in this expedition phase.

Make proper use of your gears like cramptons, axes, and ropes for your safety. Camp 2 is located at 5,944 meters, so prepare yourself with physical abilities that comprise lungs and breathing entities.

The ninth day of the Short Ama Dablam Expedition has two options, all depending on the weather. If the weather worsens, we will take this day as a reserve day and rest to prepare for the summit. But if the weather is good enough to do the climb, we will summit the Ama Dablam peak on the same day.

So be ready for the awe-striking experience at the peak of Ama Dablam. That said, do not miss to consider safety measures during the climb.

Location: Ama Dablam Peak

Altitude: 6,812 Meters

The tenth day is the day of success since you will reach the top of Ama Dablam's peak. Your dream of years and preparation of months will come true on this day. You will start your uphill climb from Camp two and head towards the peak of Ama Dablam. It is one of the expedition's most complex phases and technically challenging.

As we know, climbing from Camp two to the summit of Ama Dablam needs to be done with the help of rope. And you will need an experienced guide to help you through it. But do not worry, we have got you covered - we provide a guide's support to step on the summit of Ama Dablam and make your dream come true.

Location: Tengboche

Tengboche Altitude: 3,860 Meters

Accommodation: Tea House

On the 11th day of Ama Dablam, you will return from Ama Dablam Base Camp to Tengboche, which will take around 8 to 9 hours. You will pass through the forest areas and yak pastures on the way, with clear views of Ama Dablam and Everest.

After you reach Tengboche, you can visit Tengboche Monastery, one of the region's most alluring attractions. You will be accommodated in a tea house overnight with traditional Nepali food featuring Dal, Bhaat, and Tarkaari.

Location: Phakding

Phakding Altitude: 2,610 Meters

Accommodation: Tea House

Now, it's time to descend back to Phakding, which is 2,610 meters above sea level. Phakding features a small settlement with the facilities of tea houses to stay. You will hike from Tengboche in the morning and cross via Namche Bazaar before reaching Phakding. The routes are rough and rugged, so you better be prepared for the physical hurdles that come with this trek phase. Once you reach Phakding, you will stay overnight at a tea house.

Location: Lukla

Lukla Altitude: 2,860 Meters

Accommodation: Tea House

You have come across the long expedition itinerary of Ama Dablam, and this is the last phase of your walking through the terrains and rugged routes. You will start your trek to Lukla from Phakding early in the morning and reach your destination after 5 to 6 hours of walking. You will have to climb downhill through the rugged and seasonable pathways, so better prepare with your sturdy hiking boots for a convenient hike.

Location: Kathmandu

Activity: Fly Back To Capital City/Transfer To Hotel

On the fourteenth day of your expedition, you will return back to Kathmandu at Tribhuvan International Airport from Lukla. You will reach the capital city of Nepal after around 30 to 45 minutes of flying. You will receive a hospitable and warm welcome from the Airlines during your flight.

It's the last day of your stay in Nepal. You will bid farewell to our agency and guides who helped you throughout the Ama Dablam Expedition. You will catch a flight from Tribhuvan International Airport and head toward your home country. Thank you for visiting Nepal and choosing us for your fabulous Ama Dablam Expedition.