Ama Dablam Expedition Spring 2010 - 32 days

Arrive to Kathmandu, an exciting and memorable experience with the panoramic view of snow-capped Himalayan range greets your sight.

Independent Himalayan Adventure's Airport Representative will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel.

In these two days, we will finalize paperworks; Preparation of Expedition. Briefing in Ministry of Tourism to obtain Mountain Permit.

A half day sightseeing tours of Kathmandu can be done on your leasure time.

Early morning fly to Lukla Tenzing Hillary Airpot (the hub of Khumbu) take short time to finalize packing for porterts/yaks. Tea/Coffee.

Trek around 4 to 5 hours to get our first night in Phakding (2640 meters)

After breakfast trek start from Phakding. Enter Sagarmatha National Park and trek to Namche Bazaar (3446 meters). It will take you around 6 hrs

Rest day in Namche for acclimatization. This day you can visit up to Syangboche, Khumjung, Khunde, Thamo around.

Trek to Tyangboche (3800 meters). You will get first darshan of Tyangboche Monastery this day. It will take you around 5-6 hrs from Namche to Tyangboche

Tyangboche to Pangboche (3900m) 3 hrs

Pangboche to Mt. Ama Dablam Base Camp (4600 m). Around 5 hrs

Settle Amadablam Base Camp. Make Puja by Lama (if orgaised it) for Succession of Expedition.

Climbing period of Mt. Ama Dablam-6812 meters. Be successful Climber. and afte summit, clean Base Camp well.

Mountaineers usually have to pitch 3 high camps on the mountain 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.

From Camp I - one has to cross the rocky bowl and should climb the ridge via to 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 steep snow and ice tunnel then finally along the snow ridge go to Camp III.

From Camp III to the summit, it is 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 Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Island peak, Makalu, Khumbu Himalayan range and rest of the snowcapped surrounded mountains can be visualize.

Trek down to Tyangboche

The walk from Tyangboche is mostly downhill on the main busy trail with a few steep climbs for an hour from the bridge at Phungitenga, near to Shanasha. The walk to Namche is very scenic on a long winding path. Enroute you will visit traditional villages of Khumjung and Khunde. There is an opportunity to visit one of its monastery, the only monastery that has a Yeti Scalp. From Khumjung village another 30 minutes walk brings you to the village of Khunde, where you can visit the Khunde Hospital funded by Sir Edmund Hillary Trust. After Khunde, a scenic and pleasant walk brings you to Namche for the overnight.

The last day of your trek leads you from Namche Bazaar via Phakding, Monjo to Lukla.
The trek is pleasant, except for few short uphill climbs and then down to the Bhote-Koshi River crossing it three times. The last uphill climb of 45 minutes will bring you to Lukla for your overnight stay.
Enjoy your Last day party with your group.

Morning flight back to Kathmandu. Enjoying your last glimpse of the mountains you have recently visited for one last time on the 35 minute Scenic flight back to Kathmandu.

2 Reserve days. Free Day in Kathmandu. visit around.

Transfer to Trivuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu for Final Departure.

• 2+ Persons- US$ 3000/ person
• 4+ Persons- US$ 2800/ person
• 7+ Persons- US$ 2590/ person
• 10+ Persons- US$ 2380/ person
• 13+ Persons- US$ 2100/ person

• This cost is on the basis of Independently joining group basis.


• Per Climbing Sherpa: US$ 1550


• Garbage Deposit USD 2000

[Sharing into the total person and Deposit fee will be not refunded if the client (climbers) does not take back their garbage.]


• Cost includes:

1. Maximum 5 Nights accommodation in Kathmandu with bed and Breakfast (3 star).
2. Peak Permit of Ama Dablam
3. Food for trekking expedition period
4. Crew: Base camp Guide, Cook, Cook helper
5. Porters or Yak porter Lukla to Base camp and Base camp to Lukla
6. Kathmandu -Lukla - Kathmandu flights with Cargo 50 KG per member
7. Equipment allowance, daily allowance for Liaison officer, expedition crew
8. Insurance for Nepalese expedition crew.
9. 1 tent for 1 person for Expedition
10. Mat, dining tent, Toilet tent, Mess tent, Store tent, Table and chairs trekking for the expedition
11. Local transportation in Kathmandu (Airport-hotel-airport)
12. Fare Well dinner


• Cost doesn't include:

1. PERSONAL equipment for climbing and trekking
2. Personal and medical Insurance of expedition Climber
3. Climbing food, Gas and stove above Base camp
4. Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
5. Emergency Rescue evacuation by helicopter incase needed
6. Walkie Talkie permit or Satellite phone permit
7. Oxygen and Mask -regulator
8. Personal expenses
9. Bar Bills and beverage