Ama Dablam Expedition 6,856m
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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Ama Dablam is one of the most beautiful mountains in the world. It is very unique and is great to get experienced on ridge climbing, rocky ridge and to climb via the so-called wall Yellow Tower, Great Tower. The most spectacular, though, is the overnight stay at Camp 2.
Ama Dablam first climbed in 1961 by a New Zealand and American team. We will follow their same route, SW ridge. A seven-day trek in to Base Camp 4300 metres via the Khumbu valley provides great views of Ama Dablam and we will experience some of the culture and hospitality of the Sherpa people.
Once established in BC we will move to Camp 1 (5300m), via a long slope to the beginning of the SW ridge proper. This is where the technical climbing begins and the route follows the spine of the rock ridge leading directly to the camp 3. The very exposed nature of the routes make for exciting climbing yet the climbing is not the steep as one would imagine. Climbing with moderate technical experience can attempt this route.
On summit day the route weaves between the ice cliffs then follows as snow are the directly on to the 6856m summit.
WE CAN ALSO CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP – Contact us for more details and also we combine trip Everest base camp trek+ Island Peak. or any other 6000m peaks
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Preparation for the trip
Preparation for the trip
Day 03: Flight to Lukla and trek to Monjo (2835m)
Flight to Lukla and trek to Monjo (2835m)
Days 04-08: Trek to Pangboche via Namche Bazar.
You have five days to slowly walk to Pangboche (4000m), which is the village nearest to base camp. The trek takes you through Namche Bazar and Thengboche, with its famous monastery. The team may choose to trek beyond Pangboche to Pheriche (4300m), or alternatively, to base themselves at Pangboche for a couple of nights and trek to 4300m above the village before moving to base camp.
Day 09: Trek to Base Camp (4570m).
It is a 3.5 hour walk to base camp from Pangboche. Base camp is a large open area, where you will be accommodated in twin-sharing tents.
Days 10-11: Organise food and fixed rope practice.
You will have a couple of days to get organised. There will be a fixed rope session and the team will walk to 5000m on the ridge above base camp.
Days 12-16: Acclimatisation to Camp 2 (5900m)
En route to the summit you will utilise camps at 5300m (ABC), 5700m (Camp 1), 5900m (Camp 2) and 6,300m (Camp 3). Most climbers choose to climb as far as Camp 2 as part of their acclimatisation, prior to a summit attempt. Initially, you will walk to ABC, sleep there, then carry a light load to Camp 1 before returning to BC. On your second rotation you will sleep at Camp 1, with the aim of climbing along the ridge to Camp 2. Some teams have a final rotation, where they sleep at Camp 2.
Days 17-21: Summit ( Climbing Prieod)
The route from BC to ABC is simple walking, unless there is ice and snow on the screen. ABC is located on a large plateau and not all teams use this, as water needs to be portered to it. The height gain from BC to Camp 1 is nearly 1200m, so it is a good idea to split this initially by using an ABC. Above ABC is the infamous talus field, which must be traversed to reach the fixed ropes that lead up slabs to Camp 1. Camp 1 to Camp 2 is typically 70% on rock in dry-ish conditions, with sections of British Grade ‘Severe’. It culminates in a 15m vertical section to reach the top of the ‘Yellow Tower’, just short of Camp 2 (this is normally jumared, using a foot loop). Camp 2 to Camp 3 is mixed rock, snow and ice, which is loose in places, with the hardest part being below the Grey Tower. Above Camp 3 snow and ice on the summit slopes is as steep as 50°.
Days 22 -23: Return trek to Lukla
Return trek to Lukla
Day 24: Fly Lukla to Kathmandu
Fly Lukla to Kathmandu
Day 25th : Kathmandu – Free day
Kathmandu – Free day
Day 26th : International departure
International departure
WHAT'S WE INCLUDE
In order to be clear and precise about the price quoted by High Himalayan Climbing & Expeditions Pvt. Ltd., you will find below what is included and what is not included in the price. As you will see, the price of the expedition covers roughly everything except the cost of your flight to Kathmandu, your insurance and your own extras.
- All arrival and departure transfer services in Kathmandu
- 4 nights’ accommodation at Kathmandu on B/B basis (total number of nights at arrival and departure)
- Guide, cook, kitchen staffs and porters during the trekking and climbing, including wages, equipment, medical & accident insurances for all staff
- Domestic flight return ticket to the start location of the trek for all Members and staff
- All trekking and camping equipment camp (furniture, kitchenware, dining tents, etc.)
- Large Base Camp tent (single basis)
- Mountain tents above Base Camp (twin shared basis)
- 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea or coffee) along with accommodation during the trek, at Base Camp and High Camps
- Climbing permit
- National park fee
- Garbage Deposit
- One Everest summiteer Climbing Sherpa per client (for the summit day) National Guide / Aspirant Guide
- All costs related to the Government Liaison Officer
- First Aid medical kit for the Members and staff
- Satellite phone for security available to Members at cost
- Radio set for security during climbing
- Required fixed and dynamic ropes during the climb
- Emergency Oxygen and Mask Regulator
- Government Taxes levied in Nepal
- Welcome Dinner in Kathmandu
Not included in the cost
- International flight fare from/to Kathmandu
- Any airport departure taxes which might be applicable at the time of the Expedition
- Visa fees
- Summit/Safety bonus USD 300.
- Tips for climbing, kitchen and porter staff (up to the Member to decide the amount)
- Any costs related to the Expedition terminating earlier than expected (such as additional nights in Kathmandu or changing international flight tickets)
- Any costs related to the Member having left the Expedition earlier than the rest of the group or having decided to spend one or more days in lodges when the rest of the Expedition is in Base Camp.
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (except welcome dinner)
- Extra hotel charges at Kathmandu (such as bar and laundry expenses)
- Optional trips or sightseeing tours
- Personal climbing equipment
- Travel insurance
- Personal repatriation and medical insurance (mandatory)
- Emergency evacuation and / or helicopter rescue if required
- Nepal custom duty for import of Expedition goods arriving into Nepal (if applicable)
- Personal expenses
Helicopter transfer from Base Camp to Lukla or Kathmandu is possible at extra cost. High Himalayan Climbing & Expeditions Pvt. Ltd. can arrange such flight for you at short notice. In order to have the best possible acclimatisation. Flying to Base Camp by helicopter is absolutely not recommended.
Fixed Departures
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