Ama Dablam Expedition with Everest Base Camp Trek

We catch an early flight to Lukla which takes around 45 minutes to land there. Upon landing at there, we sit down for breakfast. We then start our trek enjoying the scenic beauty of the Buddhist monuments on the trail. After 3 hours of walking, we arrive in Phakding, have lunch there, explore the surroundings and stay overnight in a lodge.

With the break of day, we’ll commence our trek on the trail progressing across Dudhkoshi River via a long suspension bridge. Thereafter, the trail makes its way beyond the enchanting woodland of rhododendron and fir to Monjo.

Shortly, we’ll arrive at the entry point of the Sagarmatha National Park (a UNESCO world heritage site since 1979A.D.), where we are required to show our trekking permits. Succeeding the check of the permits, we move along the trekking trail to Jorsale. On the way, we catch the sight of beautiful Mani walls. Finally, we now ascend 600m uphill to Namche Bazaar (3,440m), the Sherpa capital of the Khumbu region.

Generally, the initial sight of Mt. Everest (8,848.86m), Nuptse (7,861m), and Lhotse (8,414m) can be spotted upon arriving at Toap Hill. Surrounded on three sides by mountain ranges; the Sherpa settlement of Namche Bazaar opens out towards Dudh Koshi River, and functions as a center of commercial as well as the administrative activity of tin entire region.

This day is especially sectioned for acclimatization. We will hike to Syangboche Airport (3700m), supposed to be the highest airport in the world, then continue climbing to Everest View Hotel for great panoramic views of the Everest, Lhotse, Amadablam, Tawache etc,. On the way back, we visit Sherpa Culture Museum and Everest Photo Gallery.

We will continue the trek to Tengboche today. The uniform and easy trail lead us towards the view of Mount Everest, descending deep into the Dudh Koshi Valley at Pungki Thanka. From this point, it ascends the right flank of the Dudh Koshi valley to the Tengboche Monastery (3860m). The village of Tengboche is considered the spiritual center of the Khumbu.

The climb is lengthy but is more than adequately compensated by gorgeous views of Mount Ama Dablam and on a clear day, views of Mount Everest and its surrounding peaks as well. The views of the mountain peaks from Tengboche’s ridges are out of this world. The village is also surrounded by rhododendron and pine forests and we can catch glimpses of the Danphe bird as well in the woods.

The trek from Tengboche to Dingboche is only a short distance which we will most likely complete in the afternoon. The last hill into Dingboche, and at this high altitude, is challenging!. The trail then heads to the village of Somare (4020m) and then to Orsho, both of which have lodged. Later the trail divides, with the left trail heading up to Pheriche before crossing a suspension bridge and a steep climb to the village of Dingboche (4460m) with many good guesthouses.

It is sensible to spend another day acclimatizing before heading to higher altitudes. One way of doing this is to hike up to Chukkung Valley (4730m) and onto Island Peak (Imja Tes). Above Dingboche is Nagkartshang Gompa (a strenuous trek that takes around 2 to 3 hours), or head to Pheriche for an afternoon lecture on altitude sickness.

The trail to Chhukung leaves Dingboche heading to Bibr (4570m) and is surrounded by fabulous mountain Peaks: Taboche, Nuptse, Lhotse, the enormous flute-shaped pass of Amphu Laptsa Pass, Ama Dablam. Chukkung has several lodges and is the most popular spot for those climbing Island Peak. If trekkers feel better acclimatized they can head up a grassy slope towards the peak of Chukkung Ri (5550m) for a magnificent view of Makalu.

After breakfast, our trek starts with an easy walk towards Thukla before crossing the steep terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and then passing through the boulder-strewn slopes as we ascend Chupki Lhara where we find clusters of stones with prayer flags placed by Sherpas as a memorial to Scott Fischer (American mountaineer), 10-time Everest summiteer Babu Chiri Sherpa (Nepalese Sherpa mountain guide) who perished on a mission to climb Mt. Everest. The path then continues to the Khumbu Glacier moraine and before us are many beautiful mountain peaks - Khumbutse, Lingtren, and Mahalangur Himal.

After breakfast at Lobuche, you’ll be hitting a rough and rocky trail towards Gorak Shep. Along the route, you’ll get to enjoy the close-up sight of Nuptse, Pumori, and other mountains. After a few hours of challenging hike, you’ll reach the Gorak Shep. Here, you’ll take some rest at the teahouse, drop your backpacks, and hit the trail again towards the Everest Base Camp. Along the way, you’ll come across several small streams and glacial moraines. You’ll be walking next to the Khumbu Glacier on your way to the base camp.

The Khumbu Glacier reflects a lunar landscape with gray boulders, ice formations, and small craters. After hiking for around two hours, you’ll be standing at the foothills of the world’s highest mountain — Mount Everest. Upon reaching the Everest Base Camp, we will celebrate our achievement with trekking guide and team members.

From the Everest Base Camp, you can get a marvelous sight of Khumbu Icefall, Khumbu Glacier, Nuptse, Pumori, Khumbutse, and a little bit of Everest. After celebrating your achievement, we’ll head back to the barren terrain of Gorak Shep for an overnight stay.

The name “Kalapathar” translates into Black Rock. This spot is well renowned around the entire planet for a vivid and sublime sunrise above the world’s highest peak, the majestic Mt. Everest.; therefore, we'll trek in the direction of Kalapathar before the break of the day.

As, the first ray of rising sunshine on an awe-inspiring view embodying Everest, Nuptse, Changtse, and Lhotse; the curtains from the most divine vista are unveiled, which tend to melt the heart of every individual who observes it. The golden sunlight complements the white snow on the mountains.

When the first light of day is reflected by these mountains, a spell-binding vista takes its shape, which has been attracting thousands of visitors to date. These outlooks tend to make the entire journey worthy. Additionally, you’ll get pre-eminent pictures of the entire Khumbu region. Now, it’s time to trek back to Gorakshep. Thereafter, we’ll trek down to Pheriche (4,210m).

Today we make our way up the ridge high in a sheltered valley. We may see climbing expeditions on our arrival at the base camp as Ama Dablam is one of the world’s most beautiful mountains. It means “Mother’s necklace”; the long ridges on each side like the arms of a mother (Ama) protecting her child, and the hanging glacier thought of as the Dablam, the traditional double-pendant containing pictures of the gods, worn by Sherpa women. Overnight will be at the tented camp at Ama Dablam Base Camp.

We shall have our first full day here in Ama Dablam base camp, and we will do our puja ceremony in the morning. It is done to wish our expedition to be success. We will have a Lama come up from Pangboche and conduct the ceremony. After lunch, we will walk up on an acclimatization hike about 1,000 ft. above base camp. We shall have an astonishing views of the surrounding peaks. Then, we will walk back down. We are just looking forward to dinner here tonight in camp.

Our real journey begins today. We will follow our well-experienced leader and move upward for Camp I. A gradual upward hike will show the astonishing scenery of the mountain vistas. Upon reaching Camp I, our guides and porters will fix tents and will make us comfortable to spend overnight.

Our second day of the expedition begins walking upward to camp II. Preparing well before climbing, we follow our leader maintaining an appropriate pace. Reaching the camp, we get to rest and prepare well for another big day.

Our dream will come true today. We will step on the top of Mt. Ama Dablam beginning the journey early at night. As the weather conditions generally remain unfavorable for walking after mid-day, we will summit early morning and will get back to Camp II.

In case you could not push the summit on the previous day due to the bad weather and other conditions.

We will get back to Amadablam Base Camp today.

We slowly return to civilization as we venture down the valley and return to Namche Bazaar. Remember to turn around and enamor at the snowcapped peaks for one of the last times as we leave the heart of the Everest Region.

Leaving Namche we descend through the forest towards the Dudh Koshi, and continue our return journey crossing and re-crossing the river. It will seem like a long time since we ascended through the villages on our first days of the trek, as we have witnessed many stunning views on our trek into the highest mountain range in the world.

Retracing our steps along the valley, we pass through a variety of settlements and forests before a gentle climb to Lukla. We savor our final mountain sunsets of the trek as we complete this exhilarating journey. Our last evening of the trek is a perfect time to celebrate a successful journey and say thanks to the team, especially the porters who will return to their villages from here.

We start the day with a stunning morning flight over forests and villages to Kathmandu directly or to return via Ramechap. Upon arrival, you be will be transferred back to the Radisson Hotel and have the remainder of the afternoon free. There will be plenty of time to relax or do some last-minute shopping/sightseeing.

This very day marks the end of your adventures in the magical nation of Nepal. We hope that you are genuinely satisfied with our services and expertise. We expect to see you again and share many beautiful moments as we did during this escapade. One of the representatives from Altitude Adventure shifts you to the airport at least three hours before your scheduled flight.