AMA DABLAM PEAK (6421m.)

The climb usually completed in less than four weeks; however we do build in an extra week in case of exceptionally bad weather. Normally, three camps are set in climbing Amadablam above the base camp (4,570m), however, only two camps are used to spend the nights. The normal route for climbing is South-West Ridge.

Ama Dablam peak is located in the Khumbu valley of Nepal, only 12 km from the summit of Mount Everest. From the summit you will have a spectacular view of five of the highest six peaks in the world. Ama Dablam peak climbing is considered as one of the technically difficult expeditions in Nepal. The climbers need to have good skills on rock and ice climbing and technically competent. On most parts of the routes there will be fixed rope, however, the climbers should posses skills to climb through steep rock and hard water ice.

The climb usually completed in less than four weeks; however we do build in an extra week in case of exceptionally bad weather. Normally, three camps are set in climbing Amadablam above the base camp (4,570m), however, only two camps are used to spend the nights. The normal route for climbing is South-West Ridge.

DAY TO DAY ITINERARY - 20 DAYS

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu, pick up from airport Day 02: Sightseeing Kathmandu and rock climbing in the Kathmandu Valley Day 03: Check equipment, final packing for trip Day 04: Fly to Lukla, walk to Ghat/Phakding Day 05: Trek to Namche Bazaar Day 06: Acclimatization day Day 07: Daytrip to Thame to aclimatise Day 08: Trek to Pangboche Day 09: Pangboche monastery Day 10: Trek in to Ama Dablam base camp Day 11: Acclimatization, rest day. Buddhist Lama performs Puja ceremony at base camp for Sherpas and climbers Day 12: Begin climbing on mountain, day trip to Yak Camp 5600m Day 13: Climbing according to weather and conditions Day 14: Return to base camp Day 15: Descend to Pangboche Day 16: Trek to Namche Bazzaar Day 17: Trek to Lukla Day18: Lukla-Kathmandu Day 19: Kathmandu Rest Day Day 20: Departure