High Camp Trekking > Nepal > Mountaineering > Ama Dablam Expedition
Duration : | 30 days. |
Destinatioin : | Khumbu, Nepal. |
Trip start/end: | At Lukla Airport. |
Grade: | Technically difficulty. |
Season: | April/May and Octobe/November. |
Highest elevation : | 6812m. |
First ascent: | 1961. |
Activities: | Trekking & Mountaineering. |
Ascent route: | South-west (normal) route. |
Ethnic group: | Majority of the Sharpa community. |
Villages: | Namche, Thame, Khumjung, Phortse, and Pangboche. |
Monasteries: | Pema Chholing monastery, Khumjung monastery, Tengboche monastery, and Pangboche monastery. |
Cultura: | Sherpa culture and Tibaten Buddhisum. |
Himalayan scenery : | Thamserku, Kusum Kangaru, Kwangde, Tabuche, Lobuche Peak,Ama Dablam, Kangtenga, Island Peak, Peak 38, Ambigachen, Puma Ri, Nuptse, Lhotse, Everest, Makalu and Cho Oyu. |
The eye-catching mountain Ama Dablam (6812m) is in the Khumbu region, Nepal. It is a mountaineer’s favorite because the climbing route is technically challenging. It is often climbed to prepare for other peaks with 8000m expedition plans ahead. It is also the trekkers’ favorite mountain to look at when they are trekking. It dominates the Khumbu Valley, rising from the eastern sky.
The shape of the Ama Dablam is unique in the Himalayas. Ama means mother, and Dablam means the sacred ornament box used by Sherpa women in the Khumbu region. Some people say Ama Dablam means “mother’s necklace” as well. The hanging glacier from the southwest face represents Dablam.
The Ama Dablam has several climbing routes that have already been explored. However, the southwest ridge climbing route is more popular because it is slightly more accessible and has more beautiful views than other routes. We use a mountain guide (IFMGA certified) to fix lines and set up expedition tents at Camp I, II, and III on the southwest ridge. From Base Camp to Camp I is only a moderate type uphill walk. Camps I to II are technical climbs on the narrow edge of ridges of the granite rock formation. Continue climbing through rock, snow, and icy mushroom ridges from Camp II to III. From Camp III, we climb to the pyramidal shape of the summit of Ama Dablam. Views from the top of Ama Dablam are exceptional in life. Then, we retraced the steps to Base Camp using the same route. Be careful when descending because other climbers can drop debris or rocks while returning to the Base Camp.
The walk begins from Lukla to reach Ama Dablam Base Camp. We use the lodge en route to get food and accommodation on the way up to ADBC and then return to Lukla after completing the Ama Dablam expedition.
Cost & Date:
The following costs and dates are per person for online booking. If the expedition departure dates do not match your needs, please DM us, and we will happily customize your trip on the date that works best for you.
Do you have a group (2 to 15 people)? We offer a discount on the package cost.
Fixed departure dates:Trip Date | Trip Name | Price | Space Left | Status | - |
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6 Nov 2024 | Ama Dablam Expedition | $6500 Per person | 15 | Open | |
11 Apr 2025 | Ama Dablam Expedition | $6500 per person | 15 | Open | |
3 Oct 2025 | Ama Dablam Expedition | $6500 per person | 15 | Open | |
7 Nov 2025 | Ama Dablam Expedition | $6500 per person | 15 | Open | |
5 Apr 2026 | Ama Dablam Expedition | $6500 per person | 15 | Open | |
3 May 2026 | Ama Dablam Expedition | $6500 per person | 15 | Open | |
7 Oct 2026 | Ama Dablam Expedition | $6500 per person | 15 | Open | |
4 Nov 2026 | Ama Dablam Expedition | $6500 per person | 15 | Open |
More info for extra cost:
Please read carefully. The cost includes and does not include the above. All the meals are included with tea/coffee while on the trek. We do not involve drinking or boiling water, which you can buy at the lodge; this is $1 to 3 per liter. You can take water-purifying tablets or Seripen for a cheaper solution. Wi-Fi, battery charges, and hot showers are omitted. Wi-Fi is $6 per card. The battery charge is $1 to 4 per hour per device (you can take a power bank for a cheaper solution). The gas shower is USD3 to 7 per head.
Suppose the Lukla flight is canceled due to weather conditions. In that case, you are responsible for extra hotel nights and meals in Kathmandu and Lukla for any additional days. Due to the weather conditions, we do not require extra payment to reschedule Lukla’s flight. However, flight-canceled passengers may have less priority on the following day. If there are unexpected circumstances, such as standard flight cancellation due to weather conditions, we request you pay for the Helicopter charter flight.
We insure all the crews and provide warm enough equipment. We do our best for your safety. However, we suggest you buy comprehensive travel insurance that can cover flight cancellation, medical treatment, and Helicopter rescue emergency evacuation. Please purchase the policy that can cover trekking and mountaineering activities up to 6812m for the days you will be trekking and expedition.
List of Personal Climbing equipment:
Note: We have climbing gear renting facilities for our customers.
Note: The names of other agencies are more similar to us. Please remember that we are known as “High Camp Trekking.”