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Enjoy Mount Ama Dablam Expedition with a cultural trek in Khumbu, Nepal.
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Amadablam Expedition
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Ama Dablam, standing tall at 6,812m, is an incredibly beautiful mountain that dominates the skyline above the world-renowned Everest Base Camp trail. Its name originates from the Sherpa language, where "Ama" means mother and "Dablam" refers to the sacred ornament box that Sherpa women wear. The glacier on the mountain's southwest face appears like a precious jewel box suspended from the mountain's neck, earning it the nickname "The Mother's Jewel Box." The first attempt to climb Ama Dablam was made on March 13, 1961, by Mike Gill (NZ), Barry Bishop (USA), Mike Ward (UK), and Wally Romanes (NZ), and since then, the mountain has continued to captivate mountaineers from around the world.
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Ama Dablam, standing tall at 6,812m, is an incredibly beautiful mountain that dominates the skyline above the world-renowned
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Embarking on an Ama Dablam expedition is an exciting 30-day adventure in the Everest region of Nepal. The
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The climb up the southwest ridge is technically challenging, requiring you to pass through tough saddle ridges, rocky
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From the third camp to the summit, you embark on a steep climb on snow and ice along
Embarking on an Ama Dablam expedition is an exciting 30-day adventure in the Everest region of Nepal. The expedition includes a 16-day climb to the three high camps set above the base camp and summit, with the other days spent trekking through the picturesque Khumbu valley below Tengboche. The expedition starts with a scenic flight to Lukla, and from there, following the Everest base camp trail, we hike up to Tengboche. We then leave the Everest base camp trail and head towards the Ama Dablam base camp.
The climb up the southwest ridge is technically challenging, requiring you to pass through tough saddle ridges, rocky ground, and boulders until the first camp. You then navigate severe rocky bowls and ridges through the fixed line up to the second camp and steep mixed alleyways of rock, ice, and snow, sloping snow ground, steep snow and ice tunnels, and the path along the snow ridge up to the third camp.
From the third camp to the summit, you embark on a steep climb on snow and ice along the huge hanging glacier. The summit offers an incredible panoramic view of Mount Everest, Island peak, Makalu, the Khumbu Himalayas, and other surrounding snow-capped peaks. Once you successfully climb the mountain, you follow the same route back down to Lukla, where you take a flight back to Kathmandu.
During the expedition, accommodation and meals are provided in a hotel in Kathmandu and lodges along the trekking route from Lukla to Tengboche, with full-board meals and accommodation in tented camps during the climb. You will be guided by experienced and certified climbing and trekking guides and crew members throughout the expedition.
In addition to the Ama Dablam expedition, you can also enjoy the diverse flora and fauna of Sagarmatha National Park, the captivating landscape, mesmerizing scenery, and the rich culture, traditions, and warm hospitality of the Sherpa people residing in the Khumbu region. The best times to plan this expedition are during the Spring (April-May) and Autumn (September-October), while early winter is a good option for those seeking to avoid traffic.
Moreover, if you are looking for an expedition away from the Khumbu Amigo Treks and Expedition can make some of the best arrangements for Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, or even the Kanchenjunga expedition.
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2-10 pax
2 min pax • 10 max pax
Group rate
US$ 7,390
Private rate
US$ 7,390
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Cost Include
Airport transfer service by private vehicle (Pick up and drop off facility-airport-hotel-airport)
2 Night accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast (4* Standard Hotel)
1 night's accommodation with breakfast and dinner in Ramechhap
Welcome dinner (with cultural show) at one of the best typical Nepalese restaurants with the expedition leader
Private transportation to and from Ramechhap for all staff and members
Flight tickets: Ramechhap-Lukla-Ramechhap
3 meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) for members and staff up until base camp
Accommodation (lodge, guest house, or tent) during the trek and climb
All required trekking and climbing permits
All required base camp and high camp equipment and service
Garbage deposit fee (waste management)
Hot drinking water during the camping period.
1 experienced, government-licensed, knowledgeable, Climbing guide per climber
1:1 porter (they will carry a maximum of 30 kg), up to base camp
Staff remuneration and allowances (all staff's daily wages, equipment, food, clothing, and personal insurance)
High camp setups: High Camp tents for Members and Guide, Essential cooking equipment, high altitude foods and gears
Heater: Heater at Dining tent and other necessary camps Solar panels for charging batteries and power in basecamp (lights)
Generator for emergency power
All staff's medical and emergency rescue insurance
The government liaison officer and his entire expenses
First-aid medical kits for the group and the staff
Satellite phones are carried by Guide for communication with company staff and are available for members at a cost of US$4 per minute.
All required group climbing gear
Spare oxygen in case of emergencies.
Farewell dinner with office staff at one of the finest dining restaurants in Kathmandu
Not included
Items travelers usually pay for separately, depending on style, spending habits, and optional upgrades.
Excludes
Nepal arrival visa fees
Meals except for breakfast and the welcome and farewell dinner in Kathmandu
Personal expenses like mineral water, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, energy drinks, snacks, an extra meal, etc.
Expenses incurred towards usage of landlines, mobiles, or satellite phones, Internet expenses, and battery charging services
Summit bonus tips: Minimum USD 600 (mandatory). Please calculate some tips for Basecamp staff & porters.
Clothing, packing items or bags, a personal medical kit, camera or video fees, or trekking gear
Rescue, repatriation, medicines, medical tests, and hospitalization expenses
Medical insurance, emergency rescue evacuation over 6,000 meters, trip cancellation, and treatment costs caused by any underlying or unforeseen disease or illness
Personal climbing gears
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