Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek - 9 Days

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Facts
Duration
9 Days
Trip Grade
Moderate
Maximum Altitude
4,900 m./16,075 ft.
Group Size
2
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Mt. Ama Dablam stands at an altitude of 6,812 m./18,510 ft. in the Everest region of Nepal. Mt. Ama Dablam is the most scenic mountain and the first choice for alpinist climbers in the Everest region. Following the Everest Cultural Trek leads you to the base of Ama Dablam (4,700 m./14,25 ft). The route to its base camp is demanding and rugged. Include Ama Dablam Base Camp while trekking to Everest Base Camp for lifetime memories!

  • One of the most beautiful alternative trek after Everest Base Camp
  • Stay with a mountain climber at the base camp in the guest house.
  • Escape from the busy EBC route and find peace of mind
  • Visit the off-the-beaten-path trek route from Pangboche to Mangla Danda 

A 9-day Ama Dablam base camp visit is surely the highlight of the Everest Base Camp Trek as well. Fly to Lukla and follow the Dudh Koshi River, wall painting, mane wall, and prayer flag. While you are trekking in Everest base camp, Annapurna circuit, or elsewhere, you will see engravings of Tibetan mantras on the big boulders, so make sure you trek clockwise. Follow the local customs, experience the local Sherpa culture, and enjoy the diverse landscape with its flora and fauna in Sagarmatha National Park. Namche Bazar is the ideal place to have an acclimatizing day to avoid altitude sickness. While in Namche, visit the origin of the Mountain Climbers' village, Thame, which is the oldest settlement in the area.

Trekking in Nepal is not easy; you should be physically and mentally fit to go to higher altitudes. While trekking in the mountains, you will have some advantages that you might anticipate. A) Cardiovascular endurance: you should be running or cycling at least an hour a day or walking an hour with 5-7 kg of the bag. B) Muscle strength: trekking will strengthen your muscles like your backbone, legs, and other parts. C) Weight loss: Another great advantage is losing weight. If you are worried about being overweight, then yes, this is the best solution to lose weight without using medicine. D) Balance and Coordination, E) Mental wellbeing: Leave the things behind what you want to leave! Enjoy nature and get lost in the right path and direction while in a remote area.

This trek lies in Sagarmatha National Park, and we should obtain the necessary permits. As per the rules of the Nepali government, you should be accompanied by a guide or a porter for any trek that you undertake. Because of safety and security reasons. In the past, most of the unguided trekkers died and went missing due to the missing leading path and high-altitude sickness. The necessary permits will be issued by the registered Trekking company. The entry fee per trekker is 3000 rupees for other nationals and 1500 rupees for Indian nationals, as well as the rural municipality entry fee of 2000 rupees for everyone.

Ama Dablam Base Camp is a moderate-level trek that involves five to seven hours per day. Of course, there are many ups and downs too. Our professional Guide and support team will be with you to help in every step of your achievement of the planned trek. Explore the lush landscapes, the world's tallest mountain, and the welcoming culture of Nepal in a small private group, solo, family, or honeymoon trip. Global Adventure is happy to get your feedback and make your journey safe and successful.

Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek - 9 Days Itinerary Outline

  • Day 01: Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla followed by a trek to Phakding (2,620 m./8,595 ft.)/8 km./ 3 hrs.
  • Day 02: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440 m./11,285 ft)-12 km./ 7 hours
  • Day 03: Rest day (Acclimatization) in Namche Bazaar with Day Hikes
  • Day 04: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (3,680 m./12,070 ft.) 11 km./5 hrs.
  • Day 05: Tengboche Trek to Ama Dablam Base Camp (4,700 m./15,420 ft.) 10 km./6 hrs.
  • Day 06: Ama Dablam Base Camp Ascend to Mangla Danda (4,900 m./16,072 ft.) /8 km./ 6 hrs.
  • Day 07: Trek from Mangla Danda to Manjo (2,835 m./9,298 ft.) /12 km./6 hrs
  • Day 08: Manjo trek to Lukla (2,800 m./8,185 ft.) / 10 km./5 hrs
  • Day 09: Fly back to Kathmandu (138 km./86 miles) /35 min. Flight

Itinerary

Our journey begins from Kathmandu as we proceed towards Lukla Airport via a 35-minute flight. The Global Adventure Trekking representatives will pick you up from the hotel early in the morning and take you to Kathmandu International Airport. From there, the trekkers will board the flight to the Tenzing-Hilary Airport.

In the peak trekking season, we might have to go from Kathmandu to Manthali / Ramechhap via a 5-hour drive and then fly to Lukla Airport (20 minutes). To resist the drive, we can also arrange a direct helicopter charter from Kathmandu to Lukla, which costs extra money.

Once you reach Lukla Airport, our representative or your guide for the Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek will be waiting for you. As you get off the plane, they will lead you towards the first trekking checkpoint, Phakding. Phakding is a beautiful settlement at an altitude of 2620 meters above sea level. It takes an average trekker about 3 hours to reach from Lukla to Phakding.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

After spending one night in Phakding, the trekkers will start their walk towards Namche Bazaar. The walk begins after the trekkers have a fulfilling breakfast in Phakding. The route starts along the northern bank of the Dudh Koshi River taking us through many suspension bridges and walking past the routes with prayer flags. Moreover, the trekkers also walk past forests, rhododendron blooms, and locals enjoying their everyday lives.

Within a few hours of walking in this starting section of the Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek map, we reach a beautiful settlement named Monjo Village and this is the starting point of the Sagarmatha National Park. Therefore, the trekkers need to get their Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit checked here. Then comes a dense jungle leading us to the Namche Bazaar within the next few hours of trekking. Also, this part of the Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek route is where we start getting the spectacular views of Mount Everest.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Within three days of beginning the journey, we have already ascended from 1400 meters to 3440 meters above sea level. After ascending to such a high altitude, your body requires rest. However, one thing to remember is that resting during the trek does not mean sleeping or staying idle for the whole day. Instead, the trekker needs to go for some day hikes to adapt to the higher altitude.

During your rest day at Namche Bazaar, you can go on three side trips: a day hike to Everest View Hotel, a day hike to Khumjung Monastery, or a day hike to Thame. All these three-day hikes are amazing and the best thing to do to adapt to the higher altitude and its weather conditions. Besides, the trekkers can also visit the Sagarmatha National Park Visitor Center in Khumjung, the Hilary school, and the old monasteries during the day hike to Khumjung.

Besides, the way to Khumjung also consists of a monastery famous as the home of a Yeti-scalp. However, if you want to get the best view of Mount Everest, we suggest the trekkers ascend to the Everest View Hotel. By the evening, all the trekkers need to return to the hotel in Namche Bazaar where they will have dinner and sleep for the third day.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

On the fourth day, we leave Namche Bazaar after the early morning breakfast and ascend towards Tengboche. This part of the Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek map offers scenic views of different mountains like of Kantega and Thamserku. Besides, trekkers can experience walking across a flat and leveled mountain path until they descend to Phunki Tenga.

From there, the path takes a dramatic ascend into a lush rhododendron forest finally taking us to Tengboche. It takes about 5 hours for an average trekker to reach Namche Bazaar to Tengboche by covering a total distance of 11 kilometers. As you reach Tengboche, you can experience a peaceful and calm environment glorified by the chanting of holy Mantras. Also, you can explore the oldest and the largest monastery in the entire Khumbu region, the Tengboche Monastery.

Dinner and overnight stay will be arranged by the Global Adventure Trekking team in Tengboche.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Today is the day of the ultimate ascend as we climb from Tengboche to Ama Dablam Base Camp (4700 meters). This probably is the most difficult section of the entire Ama Dablam Base Camp Trekking route. Trekkers can expect a rugged and less traveled route on this section of the trekking route. We suggest all the trekkers be very attentive and follow all the instructions provided by guides.

Once you reach the Ama Dablam Base Camp, you can see many other people strolling at the base camp. Moreover, trekkers also get opportunities to meet and greet the climbers who are on their way to ascend to the peak of Mount Ama Dablam (6812 meters). Being at an altitude of 4700 meters above sea level feels amazing. On top of that, Ama Dablam Base Camp also offers amazing views of different peaks like Mount Everest (8,849 m), Lhotse (8,516m) and Nuptse (7,861m), Thamserku (6,623m) and Kangtega (6,782m).

Dinner and overnight stay will be arranged by the Global Adventure Trekking team in Pangboche as we will descend to Pangboche from Ama Dablam Base Camp on the same day.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Being at Ama Dablam Base Camp is a beauty within itself. However, what if we say that trekkers will ascend even higher on the sixth day? Yes, today, we will ascend from the base camp to Mangla Dada (4900 meters). The trek begins after having a fulfilling breakfast in Pangboche and walking down to route to reach Phortse village (3,810m). From there, we again follow a descending path leading to the riverside and then ascend until we reach Mangla Dada.

This supplementary part of the Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek is harder than any other section due to its higher altitude and rugged path. Moreover, there is also a constant risk of altitude sickness at such high altitudes. Therefore, we request the trekkers to be cautious while ascending in this section of the trek to Ama Dablam Base Camp.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

This brings us to the end of the ascending journey and the beginning of the descending journey. On the seventh day, we fall back from Mangla Dada to Manjo at an altitude of 2835 meters. You will love the descending journey after visiting one of the best viewpoints in the Everest region trekking area.

Trekkers will descend the Mangla Dada to Manjo through a comparatively rugged terrain which transforms into a rather comfortable route. Sharing the experiences, and talking to the guides and fellow trekkers, while enjoying the landscapes and nature, it takes only 6 hours for us to cover a total of 12 kilometers. Our dinner and overnight stay will take place in Manjo.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

On the eighth day, we wake up early in the morning, have breakfast, and set off on a journey towards Lukla. This section of the Ama Dablam Base Camp Trekking journey will mostly take place on a comfortable route. Besides, we will descend from an altitude of 2835 meters to 2800 which covers a total distance of 10 kilometers and takes 5 hours.

Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Finally, it's time to get back to Kathmandu. On the ninth day, the guides will escort you from the hotel to the Lukla Airport after breakfast. Once you board the flight to Kathmandu, the Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek comes to an end. Within 35 minutes, you will arrive at the Kathmandu International Airport.

Cost Details

Includes

  • Complementary pick-up and transfer to a designated hotel
  • Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit.
  • Local flights, destination to destination, as per itinerary (KTM-LUKla-KTM)
  • 15kg luggage allowance with departure Tax on flight
  • An experienced and qualified Sherpa Guide with equipment.
  • Local Government Permit
  • 8-night Tea-House house twin Accommodation
  • Meals while on Trekking (breakfast, lunch, or dinner).
  • All the food, lodging and salary of Sherpa Guide
  • TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System)
  • Insurance of Nepalese Staff.
  • Trip accomplishment certificate with a token of Love
  • Farewell dinner in a Nepalese typical restaurant.
  • Gov't Tax and Company services charges.

Excludes

  • Nepalese visa fee, Visa can be obtained upon your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport. Visa costs 30 USD, 50 USD, and 125 USD for 15, 30, and 90 days respectively
  • Excess baggage charge(s) if more than 15kg.
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, or early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
  • International flights Tickets to and from.
  • Travel insurance and evacuation costs in case of emergency
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, kinds of hot and cold drinks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, hot shower, etc.)
  • Tips for guide
  • Hotel in Kathmandu.

Essential Information

  • Kathmandu International Airport is the only International Airport in Nepal. The Nepal Government facilitates an Arrival visa at the entry point. You can apply online visa to avoid the long queue.
  • A 6-month valid passport is required by the time you enter Nepal.
  • It is recommended to take a copy of your travel documents like passport, travel Insurance, Personal Photograph, and A pen and paper.

FAQs

Trekkers will ascend to the maximum altitude of 4900 meters (Mangla Dada) which is 200 meters higher than the Ama Dablam Base Camp.

The Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek is moderately difficult as the route offers all the necessary facilities and the accommodation spots are also well-developed.

Global Adventure Trekking strongly recommends that trekkers purchase travel insurance for the Ama Dablam Base Camp. This can help trekkers claim unforeseen expenses, emergency evacuation, and similar other risks.

In this package, we reach the Ama Dablam Base camp on the fifth day. However, we do not stop the ascending journey there as we hike up to the Mangla Dada Viewpoint.

If well prepared, properly trained, and properly trained for, the Ama Dablam trek is suitable for anyone. However, precautions and planning are highly recommended.

Yes, the Global Adventure Trekking team offers the Ama Dablam Base Camp trek in every season of the month. However, we still suggest trekkers choose the spring season and autumn season for this expedition. Besides, for the more challenging and adventurous trek, you can also choose trekking in the winter season.

Many people go for the Ama Dablam Base Camp as a preparation trekking for the Everest Base Camp Trek and other difficult trekking itineraries in the Himalayas of Nepal.

You will require three different permits for the Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek; Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit, Khumbu Rural Municipality Entry Permit, and Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS)

The starting and ending point for the entire Annapurna Base Camp Trek package is Kathmandu. However, the walking journey on the ABC route begins from Nayapul and ends as the trekkers descend to Kilu.

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