Mt. Amadablam Expedition
Mt. Amadablam which means Mother’s necklace is a mountain lying in eastern Himalayan range 152 Kms northeast to Kathmandu. For several days, Amadablam dominates the eastern sky for anyone trekking to Mount Everest Base Camp. Ama Dablam is also referred as the “Matterhorn of the Himalayas”.
This expedition gives you a lifetime experience of Mt. Amadablam. . It is a expedition for energetic and adventurous person. This expidition is suitable to those who are in great health condition and love to enjoy the wonders of the Himalayas. Wide range of fascinating snow capped mountains along with the livelihood of locals living in the Himalayas can be explored in this 29 days expedition. The best climbing months are April–May (before the monsoon) and September–October.
Detailed Itinerary
Note:Cost defers on the facility.
The itinerary is changeable and modifiable
After arriving in Kathmandu(1350m), you will be welcomed by our office representative and transfer you to your hotel. Take your time to get refreshed and rest enough after hours of long journey to Kathmandu. Later you’ll be called to the hotel lobby to brief about your stay in Nepal.
The next day will be a day to look around the Kathmandu valley. You can do the shopping around the city. The equipment needed for climbing will be checked by your guide. In the evening, you’ll be briefed about the expedition and all sorts of necessary information about the expedition.
You will be briefed about the expedition at Nepal Tourism Board and the final packing will be done. Get prepared for the next day travel.
You will have a fly to domestic airport of Lukla (2800m) from Kathmandu which takes about 35 minutes. Then you will need to trek to Phakding which takes about 4 hours.
After having breakfast in the morning, the next day journey will begin from Phakding. You will have to walk for about 6 to 7 hours to reach to Namche Bazaar having an altitude of 3440m. You will have lunch and dinner as per the schedule.
The next day will be a full day in Namche. You will have a acclimatization trek to Everest view lodge from where fascinating view of Everest and other mountain can be seen. After enjoying the view you will return back to Namche Bazaar.
You will need to walk for about 6 hours to reach Pangbuche from Namche Bazaar.
You will have a acclimatization day in Pangbuche. Here you will take some rest and then get prepared for climbing gear from Pangbuche.
Trek to Amadablam BC will start from Pangbuche. After the walk of about 3 hours you will reach Amadablam Base Camp where you will be interacting with Expedition staffs.
The next day will be a full day in Amadablam base camp. You will be doing Puja there.
From the 11th day you will be preparing and practicing to climb Mt. Amadablam. You will need to get prepared and climb within these 10 days period. On the 21th day your climbing will end.
After the successful climb, you will have another day in Amadablam base camp. You will have a 6 hours trek around this region.
You will need to get back to Pangbuche which takes about 3 to 4 hours walk from Amadablam base Camp.
The next day you will move towards Namche Bazaar which takes a walk of about 6 hours. Here you can explore the lifestyle of the Sherpa peoples living in higher altitude.
It’s almost the end of the expedition. You will have to walk about 6 hrs to reach Lukla where you will be taking flight to Kathmandu back.
The next day if the weather is good enough you will have to take flight from Lukla airport to Kathmandu which takes about 35 minutes. Then you will be transfer to the hotel where you can take rest.
You will have a full day rest in Kathmandu. You can visit the local markets and get souvenirs for your loved ones from Nepal. You will have a debriefing in Nepal Tourism Board the same day or the other day to conclude your expedition.
You will have a full day rest in Kathmandu. You can even stroll around the Kathmandu valley and observe the cultural and heritage sites. In the evening you will need to pack your things for the next day flight.
The last day, you will be dropped to the Tribhuwan airport by our office representative or your guide.
Includes
- Royalty for Amadablam Expedition.
- Satellite phone and Walkie-Talkie Permit.
- Garbage deposits Fee for Expedition.
- Internet facility at Base Camp for messaging purpose.
- Applicable Local and Government Taxes.
- Trekking and Climbing map.
- Five Night accommodation in Kathmandu on Single Room Basis in Hotel. BB plan.
- Domestic airfare.
- Domestic Airport Taxes.
- All Airport/Hotel/Airport transfers.
- Domestic Cargo (KTM/Lukla/KTM).
- Required numbers of Yak and porters from Lukla/ABC/Lukla.
- Liaison officer’s daily wages and equipment Allowances.
- Cook and necessary Kitchen staff at Base Camp.
- All necessary tents.
- IFMGA guide and Everest summiters Climbing Sherpa 1:1 for Summit.
- One Rescue climbing Sherpa in a group.
- Climbing Sherpa’s wages, Carrying Bonus etc.
- One (1) bottle of Oxygen and one set regulator and Mask in a team in case of emergency use.
- Lodging and fooding while during trekking and Amadablam BC stay.
- All required camping and kitchen utensils at BC and C-II.
- Group climbing equipment.
- Group medical kits.
- Separate Dome Tent for each member at BC.
- Tents for climbing Sherpa, Cook, kitchen staffs and liaison officer.
- Medical Insurance for all climbing staffs including rescue evacuation.
- Solar and generator power supply at Amadablam BC.
- Generator and solar panel for light and charging any electronic devices.
- Heater for member and staff at the base camp.
- Availability of the daily weather forecast during the entire expedition.
- Arrangement of necessary official documents.
- Custom clearance charges (Domestic only).
- Climbing training by IFMGA Guide before proceeding to Amadablam.
- Insurances for climbing Sherpa, local staffs and porters while in Amadablam.
Excludes
- Major meals during the stay in Kathmandu.
- International Flight tickets.
- Entry visa of Nepal.
- Special filming, Camera and Drone permit fee.
- Personal climbing gears.
- Internet service during the trek.
- Personal expenses – Drinks, laundry, postage, telephone calls, internet charge, Purchase of Souvenirs.
- Hotel in Kathmandu more than 6 nights.
- Satellite phone uses.
- Insurance of any kind (Medical, accidental & emergency evacuation)
- Tips for all staffs and porters.
- Summit bonus for Climbing Sherpa USD $ 500.00 for each Sherpa. This is the rule of Ultimate Himalaya.
- Any rescue cost or costs of early departure from the trip.
- Cost of Extra Oxygen Bottles if needed to use 300USD per bottle.