Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek
| DURATION 15 Days | ACTIVITY Trekking | MAX ALTITUDE | TRIP GRADE |
GROUP SIZE Min. Pax. | Accommodation Tea House | TRANSPORT Flight | BEST SEASON N/A |
Overview
Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek is a moderately difficult trek in the Everest region. To experience the eternal beauty of Khumbu, you can do the this trek. Starting from Kathmandu, you will explore the amazing Everest region up to Ama Dablam base camp altitude 6812m. in 11 days duration.
This trek is one of the best trek in SoluKhumbu. It includes the Everest Base Camp trek route from Lukla to Pangboche. The Different route we cover in this trek is Pangboche to Ama Dablam Base Camp.
Route to Ama Dablam Base Camp
The thrilling flight to Lukla from Kathmandu/Ramechap takes you to the gateway of the Everest region. The amazing forest view, Sherpa town and Flowing Bhote Koshi welcome you with the cold breeze of the eastern Himalaya, Nepal.
From Lukla, the trek continues to Phakding, Manjo, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Pangboche and finally the Ama Dablam Base camp. You will return back the same route, changing the resting destination.
What to expect
Panoramic views of Mt Everest, Lhotse, Lhotse Shar, Tabuche, Cholache, Thamserku from Namche viewpoint, Tengboche, Khumjung and Pangboche. Crossing 7 suspension bridges, trek through pine trails, up hills and down hills, Sherpa villages, Sagarmatha National Park, and the banks of Dudh Koshi. Flipping Prayers flag, peaceful Monasteries, amazing Mane and Chorten in the route to Ama Dablam base camp trek are the major part you explore special in the trek in the Khumbu region.
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11 Days Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek itinerary
| Day | Trek Itinerary | Elevation (m) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrival in Kathmandu (1330m) | 1330 |
| 2 | Kathmandu day tour | 1330 |
| 3 | Fly to Lukla (2860m) and trek to Phakding (2610m) | 2860 |
| 4 | Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m) | 3440 |
| 5 | Rest day in Namche Bazaar | 3440 |
| 6 | Trek to Pangboche (3930m) via Tengboche (3860m) | 3930 |
| 7 | Trek to Ama Dablam Base Camp (4810m) and return to Pangboche (3930m) | 4810 |
| 8 | Trek back to Namche Bazaar (3440m) | 3440 |
| 9 | Trek back to Lukla (2860m) | 2860 |
| 10 | Fly back to Kathmandu/Ramechap and drive back to Kathmandu (1330m) | 1330 |
| 11 | Final Departure |
Trip Highlights
- Scenic flight to Lukla, offering breathtaking views of the Himalayan mountain range.
- Trekking through Sagarmatha National Park, home to rare species of plants and animals, including the endangered snow leopard.
- Visiting Tengboche Monastery, one of the most important monasteries in the region, offering stunning views of Ama Dablam Peak and other peaks.
- Reaching Ama Dablam Base Camp, offering spectacular views of the iconic peak and other Himalayan mountains.
- Experiencing Sherpa culture, including traditional dress, food, and hospitality, and learning about their unique way of life in the Himalayas.
Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek Itinerary
You will arrive in Kathmandu and meet our company member welcoming you in Nepal. He/she will drop you to hotel. In the evening you will meet your guide and get briefing of your trek with dinner in cultural restaurant.
You will have breakfast and have outing with a guide for a Kathmandu day tour. You will visit Pashupatinath, Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Thamel Bazaar during the day. You can do your shopping for trek as well.
Depending on your flight you will reach Tribhuvan International airport. Currently most of the Lukla Flight during season will be from Ramechap. In such situation we will drive to Ramechap in private car/bus and have Lukla flight from Ramechap.
Lukla flight is commonly taken as thrilling flight due to small plane and small Lukla airport. After your landing in Lukla you will have some snacks and your trek begins.
The bank of Dudhkoshi, suspension bridges, and forest walk takes you to Phakding, a small village on the bank of Dudhkoshi.
After having breakfast in Namche, you will start walking towards Manjo. Crossing suspension bridges, pine trails, mani, and chorten, on the way you will reach entry point of Sagarmatha National Park. In Manjo. Following the forest path and stone stairs, you will reach the Himalayan town called Namche. The well-developed Sherpa town in the Everest region offers all common facilities for living in Namche.
COST INCLUDES
THIS TRIP INCLUDES
Pick up and drop off from the airport to the hotel in Kathmandu
All necessary permits and entrance fees
Accommodation in hotels and teahouses during the trek
Three meals a day during the trek
Experienced and licensed trekking guide and porters
Domestic flight (Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu) / (Ramechap - Lukla - Ramechap)
Trekking equipment like sleeping bags
First Aid kit
Insurance for the guide and porters
THIS TRIP EXCLUDES
International flights to and from Kathmandu
Nepal visa fees
Personal expenses such as phone calls, laundry, and bar bills
Travel and rescue insurance
Tips for the guide and porters (recommended but not mandatory)
FAQs
Best time for Ama Dablam base camp trek is spring (March, April, and May) and autumn (Sep, Oct, Nov). Pleasant weather, clear sky, moderate temperature during spring and autumn is most favorable time of year to trek Ama Dablam base camp.
The Ama Dablam base camp trek is a moderately difficult trek in Everest region. Starting the trek from Lukla you can easily reach Phakding. More effort than Lukla to Phakding route takes you to Namche. Day by day you have to increase effort in Ama Dablam base camp trek. You will follow easy trial to Tengboche from Namche and continue to Pangboche. The trial from Pangboche to Ama Dablam base camp is difficult but you can do it.
No, you don’t need prior trekking experience for the Ama Dablam base camp trek.
The maximum altitude reached during the Ama Dablam base camp trek is none other than Ama Dablam base camp trek 6812m/ 22349.08ft.
No, it is not necessary to have a guide or porter for the Ama Dablam base camp trek. You can do solo trekking in the Everest region but it will be safe if you do trekking with guide and porter. Trekking with a guide and porter makes you easy for finding route, selecting tea houses and managing time schedule.
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