Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek (trip)

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Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek

  • Kathmandu Airport, Nepal
  • Active & Adventure
Nepal, Asia

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from $1,800* per person15 DaysSeptember-June
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: Responsible Adventures 12 people max
The trek to Ama Dablam Base Camp has been designed to take you to some of the prettiest Sherpa villages within easy walking distance of the Namche Bazaar Sherpa capital, with the ultimate objective of standing at the foot of the region’s most beautiful mountain. This trek is also part of Responsible Tourism with the specific intention of helping the villages of Thame, Khumjung and Pangboche, which very few trekkers pass through, to get some income through your participation on this trip.

Ama Dablam means ’mother’s necklace’ – the hanging glacier resembles a ‘dablam’ which is a piece of traditional jewellery worn by Sherpa women. You spend 10-nights in lovely lodges, owned by local Sherpa families. The lodges employ local staff, and consist of neat and clean rooms. If you are feeling well acclimatized to the altitude, you can even attempt to reach the staggering altitude of 5000m on this trek!

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Nepal, Asia

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Itinerary

Day 1:     Arrive in Nepal's capital, Kathmandu. Free time in the afternoon. Evening meal of local fare and to get acquainted with the group.

Day 2 :     Morning: Walking tour of Ason (an old spice market), walking through old busy streets of the capital, seeing the old Durbar (palace) Square. After the walking tour we will go to Kilroy's restaurant for lunch and briefing for the whole trek. Those who want to buy or hire equipment for the trek can do so after lunch at the nearby trek hiring shop. Rest of the afternoon free. Evening get together for drinks and briefing about the next morning's departure and go out for dinner.

Day 3 :     We fly to Lukla( 2,800m ) perched high on the side of the mountains and following our exciting landing, we start the trek. The small settlements are close together and you will find a tea house every kilometer or so through to the lovely little village of Phakding ( 2,600m ) with its large selection of lodges, as it is a common first night stop.

Day 4 :     The following day sees us following the Dudh Koshi River, cross a suspension bridge on the Kyashar Khola, pass through Monjo( 2,840m ) before entering Sagarmartha (Nepalese for Mt Everest) National Park. We soon start a long steep uphill climb to Namche Bazaar, ( 3,400m ) an important trading centre in the Khumbu region. This section of the trek must be taken very slowly to aid acclimatization

Day 5 :     We rise early and climb for views of Everest on our first rest day, which allows us time to look through the Sherpa museum and cultural centre.
In the afternoon we visit the home of one of the two remaining climbing Sherpas' who contributed towards the success of the Hillary and Tenzing Sherpa's famous climb.

Day 6 :     We trek to Thame( 3,700m ) where we will be staying in a lodge owned by Appa Sherpa, who is the world record holder of 19 successful ascents of Everest.

Day 7:     On and up to Khumjung ( 3,790 ) where we enjoy afternoon tea in the highest bakery in the world.

Day 8 :     Trek to Pangboche past the famous Tengboche Monastery. (3790m)

Day 9 :     DAY EXCURSION TO AMA DABLAM BASE CAMP (4,576m) 6-7 hrs approx.

Day 10 :     Day excursion to Taboche Meadows (4380 m) and trek to Kyangjuma

Day 11 :     Retracing our footsteps we pass through Namche Bazaar and, after the long downhill stretch, we follow the turbulent Dudh Koshi river to Monjo ( 2,840m ) where it meets the Kyashar Khola for lunch. Trek to Phakding

Day 12 :     We will enjoy a pleasant walk through the densely populated area between Phakding and Lukla to finally relax over a drink to celebrate your achievement and absorb the wonderful experiences you have shared. Overnight in Lukla

Day 13 :     Flight to Kathmandu

Day 14 :     Free day in Kathmandu

Day 15 :     International departure

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