White Himalayan Adventure Treks

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LOCATION Everest
DURATION 30 Days
Difficulty Level Adventurous
ARRIVAL ON Kathmandu Nepal
DEPARTURE FROM Kathmandu Nepal
MAX ALTITUDE 6812m
GROUP SIZE 2-10
MEAL All inclusive
ACCOMMODATION Hotel/Lodge/Camping
BEST SEASONS Autumn/Spring

Amadablam Expedition

Ama Dablam (6812 m) is one of the most iconic and beautiful mountains due to its appearance. The mountain possesses long ridges on each side and a hanging glacier at the center, making it resemble a traditional ornament worn by Sherpa women. The ridges are also referred to as the arms of a mother protecting her child and the glacier as an ornament, hence giving the name Ama Dablam, where ‘Ama’; means mother and ‘Dablam’ means the special pendant with the picture of Gods.

First ascended in 1961 by Mike Gill & Wally Romanes (NZ), Barry Bishop (USA) & Mike Ward (UK) from the southwest ridge, Ama Dablam has since then become one of the most preferred mountains for climbers. The trekking route follows the Dudh Koshi river to Namche leading towards Tengboche and turning toward the Ama Dablam Base Camp.

The climb follows the regular Southwest Ridge route with three more camps above the base camp. The route from Base Camp to Camp 1 is easy and less demanding but the technicality and difficulty slowly start rising from Camp 1 to Camp 2 till Camp 3, as climbers need to traverse narrow edges on the ridges with Ice, Rocks, and Snow. The final summit awaits after a steep climb on snow and ice slopes. Despite its difficulty, the route is mesmerizingly picturesque and offers panoramic vistas of the Everest Massif along with Makalu, Cho Oyu, and other peaks in the periphery.

Mt. Ama Dablam is classified as a technical and quite difficult mountain for its steepness and long narrow ridges. Proper acclimatization and experience are required to go on an expedition to this masterpiece. This expedition is an assessment of your strength, endurance, and passion in the Himalayas. Our team of experienced Sherpas will set up properly fixed ropes and lead you to the summit to fulfill your dream of summiting the extraordinary Ama Dablam.

Ama Dablam is ideal for those who have sound mountaineering skills and have the experience of high altitude and an inspired spirit for adventure. It is the perfect alpine route for passionate mountaineers as it exposes you to steep rocky and snowy ridges testing your endurance and skills.

The best seasons for Ama Dablam Expedition are Autumn and Spring when the weather is moderate, and the views are spectacular. We can organize trips any time of the year as per your requirement and availability.

Itinerary

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Inclusions


Includes
  • Arrival and departure transfer services to and from both Domestic and International flights as per itinerary.
  • Assistance at the International airport by White Himalayan Adventure Treks Team while arriving and departing in Kathmandu.
  • Tourist standard category hotel accommodation as per itinerary in Kathmandu on B/B plan,twin sharing basis. (Private room accommodation can be organized at an extra cost)
  • Experienced and government licensed high altitude trekking guide during the trekking and climbing period.
  • Schedule Flight Tickets for Ramechhap-Lukla-Ramechhap( or Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu) sector to all climbing members, Sherpa guide, liaison officer and other staffs.
  • All trekking and mountaineering equipment like; kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tents, tables, chairs, and cooking utensils for advance Base Camp and camp two.
  • Common climbing equipment (necessary fixed and main rope,ice screws, snow bar etc)
  • Services of cook and kitchen boy at Advance Base Camp
  • 3 meals a day (Breakfasts, Lunch, and Dinners with tea/ coffee) in available tea house/hotel/lodge during the trekking
  • 3 fresh meals a day (Breakfasts, Lunch, and Dinners) will be served at base camp, and camp two.
  • All food and fuel for Base Camp and higher camps during the expedition for both members and crews.
  • Per person 40kg baggage allowance during trekking-up carrying by porter or Yak to climbing the Mt. Ama Dablam.
  • Trekking Permit (Sagarmatha National Park entry fee)
  • Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality permit .
  • Expedition Royalty and climbing permit of Nepal Government to climb Mt. Ama Dablam(6812M).
  • One Experienced, Trained, Government Licensed climbing guide with required number of assistant guide and other staff.
  • All wages, equipment, medical and accidental Insurances for all involved staff in trekking and expedition.
  • Equipment allowances and wages for Climbing Sherpa’s and other staffs.
  • Equipment allowances and wages for Government Liaison Officer.
  • First Aid medical kits for the Group and the staff.
  • Appropriate food for high altitude and all climbing crew at base camp and above as required.
  • Required fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period.
  • All tents for camps 1, 2 and 3 for members and staff.
  • Icefall charges by SPCC
  • Sherpa's tents, food for climbing, and insurance for staff
  • Helicopter rescue insurance for high altitude climbing Sherpa guide.
  • Fresh cooked food and kitchen will be provided at Advance Base camp.
  • Trekking and Climbing map of Mount Ama Dablam.
  • EPI Cooking gas, the stove will be provided in camps one, three and south col for cooking food, boiling water.
  • Transportation of food supply to Base Camp from Kathmandu (Cargo to Lukla and then by porter/Yaks to base camp)
  • Our service charge and Government Taxes levied in Nepal.
  • Complete pre-departure information
  • Flight ticket reconfirmation
  • Per person 15 Kg(2 pieces) domestic flight luggage charge .
  • Visa extension procedure services (if necessary)
  • Farewell Dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with a domestic culture show in Kathmandu.
Excludes
  • Lunch and Dinner during your stay in Kathmandu (except for the farewell dinner)
  • Any packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, nutria-bars during the trekking.
  • Items of personal nature, Laundry Expenses, Tips.
  • Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in Government regulations, etc.
  • Extra transportation then displays in the itinerary program.
  • Any additional staff other than specified.
  • Rescue, Repatriation, Medicines, Medical Tests and Hospitalization expenses.
  • Medical Insurance and emergency rescue evacuation if required.
  • Travel Insurance and helicopter rescue.
  • Nepal entry visa fee.
  • Filming permit (if special camera).
  • Personal climbing gears
  • Extra: Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the includes list.

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