Ama Dablam is one of the most iconic mountains in the world, located in the Khumbu region of Nepal, in the Himalayas. It stands at 6,812 meters (22,349 feet) above sea level, making it the 22nd highest peak in Nepal. The mountain is renowned for its stunning appearance, often described as one of the most beautiful mountains in the world, due to its unique shape and sharp ridges.
The name "Ama Dablam" translates to "Mother's Necklace" in the Sherpa language. This name refers to the mountain's resemblance to a mother with a traditional necklace hanging from her neck, with the "dablam" being the pendant, a reference to the prominent, hanging glacier on the peak.
The ascent typically requires proper acclimatization to prevent altitude sickness and a well-organized team, including high-altitude porters and experienced Sherpas. The final push to the summit involves technical ice climbing and navigating steep sections, making it an ideal peak for mountaineers looking for a challenge but not the extreme heights of peaks like Everest.
Trip Outline
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft)
Day 02: Trip Preparation Day
Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,800m/9,184ft) then trek to Phakding (2,652m/8,700ft): 40 min flight, 3-4 hours trek
Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,283ft): 5-6 hours
Day 05: Namche Bazaar (3,440 m/11,283 ft): acclimatization
Day 06: Namche Bazaar to Debuche
Day 07: Debuche to Pheriche (4,300m/14,107ft): 5-6 hours
Day 08: Acclimatization
Day 09: Pheriche to Ama Dablam Base Camp (4570m/15000ft): 5-6 hours
Day 10: Acclimatization and Pre-climb training at Ama Dablam Base Camp
Day 11-25: Ascending and Descending of Ama Dablam (6856m/22488ft)
Day 26-27: Trek to Lukla
Day 28: Fly back to Kathmandu
What's included?
- Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
- 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
- Teahouse accommodation during the trek
- Tented accommodation during the climb
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek and climb
- Welcome and farewell dinners
- All ground transportation in a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Domestic flights (Kathmandu- Lukla -Kathmandu)
- English-speaking, trained and experienced trekking guide(leader), climbing guide (leader) and assistant guides
- Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation
- Down jacket (to be returned after trip completion)
- Himalayan Glacier’s trekking bag/duffel bag, t-shirt and trekking map are yours to take
- All necessary paperwork; trekking permits and Ama Dablam climbing permit
- Good quality tents and kitchen utensils for camping
- Group mountaineering (climbing) equipment(s)
- Medical kit (carried by your guide)
- All government and local taxes