Mt.Amadablam (6,812m) Expedition

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

Ama Dablam is the most demanding and stunning mountains in the world, and a technical mountain for the mountaineer. Though the peak is just 6812m it needs steep ice, rock and snow mounting. Normally, 3 camps are set within the approach higher than the base camp (4,570m), however, solely 2 camps are wont to pay the night. The traditional normal route for mounting is South-West Ridge. The climbing t from Base Camp to camp one is considered one the difficult days of the expedition. we have a tendency to follow recent grassy earth ridges passing through a saddle then turning to north mounting up rocky ground and thru boulders to the ridge wherever camp I am ready up. From camp I, we have a tendency to cross a rocky bowl and climb the ridge oftentimes alternating the edges on the mounted lines to the camp II. mounting the ridge involves severe hiking that results in the highest of a yellow tower. The mounting route here from camp II changes considerably with the steep mixed gully’s of rock, ice and snow. The route results in the ramp Associate in Nursingd climbs to an amphitheatre then passes through steep snow and ice run and eventually, on the snow ridge to succeed in camp III. The summit from camp III needs steep get on snow and ice to the proper of a large hanging ice mass. Mt. Ama Dablam lies in the eastern part of Nepal of Khumbu region. Ama Dablam means that “Mother’s necklace”; the long ridges on all sides just like the arms of a mother (Ama) protective her kid and therefore the hanging ice mass thought of because of the Dablam the normal double-pendant containing footage of the gods, worn by Asian ladies. Ama Dablam was climbed on March thirteen, 1961 by Mike Gill (NZ), Barry Bishop (USA) Mike Ward (UK) and Wally Romanes (NZ) via the Southwest Ridge on 1961 March 13. Mt. Ama Dablam is that the third most well-liked mountain range peak for permissible expeditions. the foremost in style route out and away is that the Southwest Ridge. Climbers usually founded 3 camps on the ridge with camp three slightly below and to the proper of the hanging ice mass, the Dablam. Ama Dablam means that “The mother mountain” is thought to be Mother Mountain and feminine. It stands among several 22,000 to 24,000-foot peaks that surround the high valleys of this region, nonetheless stands out by the approach of its classic beauty: it's a steep pyramid of ice with vertical walls and sharp, exposed ridges. And from the summit of Amadablam Mountain all-spherical mountains of Khumbu region and each approach valley’s are often viewed, that may be a terribly attention-grabbing and exciting moment. As with Mt. Everest, the most effective mounting months are April-May (before the monsoon) and September-October.

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m) and transfer to the hotel — Upon your arrival at Kathmandu airport, one of our representatives will greet you and will transfer you to the hotel. Welcome Evening dinner at authentic Nepalese restaurant with cultural performance. Airport pickup by private Car, Van or Bus (According to group size) Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal. Day 02: Briefing at Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Tourism Industry Division. — Briefing at Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Tourism Industry Division.. Checking the equipment & packing, introduction between our staffs and members concerning how do communicate each other. Day 03: By Plane: Kathmandu to Lukla, (35min-2800m). Trek to Phakding, (4h-2640m). — Organize your trekking equipment and pack your bags the day before, as we shall leave early for Lukla which is the gateway to the Everest. Led by trekking guide, we shall reach Lukla from the scenic flight in a carefully loaded twin otter that shall mark the adventure in the region. Aerial view of the vast landscape with lush valleys and hills, view of the glittering mountains, serpentine shaped rivers weaving the settlements and valleys and dramatic sight of the terraced hills makes this flight entertaining. After landing in the Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla and meeting with other trek members, we embark on an introductory trek to Phakidng. In the route used traditionally by various communities and traders to trade with Tibet, we shall move ahead in the trail. Trek begins with the steep descent to Chheplung village past stone walls, we reach to Thado Koshigaon. Crossing a suspension bridge, the journey shall continue on to Phakding through small settlements, the viewpoint of Kusum Kangaroo, past prayer wheels and prayer flags, dense forest, diverse flora and fauna, besides the caravan of trekkers and climbers, porters and locals in and out of the Khumbu valley. Stay overnight in Phakding. Day 04: Phakding to Namche Bazaar, (6h-3446m). — Our trekking continues along the majestic and torrential Dudh Koshi River towards the ancient trading hub of Namche Bazaar. Starting with the first view of Kongde Ri Peak and through some suspension bridges, the trail turns to the beautiful Benkar valley past the beautiful waterfall, ancient gompa and lush forests decorating the surroundings. At Benkar we enjoy the view of Thamserku (6623m) and the sacred Khumbila Peak (5765m) before stopping briefly at Monjo, the gateway of Sagarmatha National Park. Moving ahead through Jorsale village we reach to Larja Dobhan, cross the high suspension bridge over the confluence of Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi and embark on the trail that goes steep till Namche Bazaar. En route to Namche, we have the view of majestic peaks such as Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8516m) and Nuptse (7879m) providing some relief during the ascent on the steep section. Namche Bazaar is famous for being the buzzing Sherpa town, and perfect town for acclimatization and hub for day hikes, having superb surrounding and scenery as well as rich cultural heritage. Stay overnight in Namche Bazaar. Day 05: Acclimatization. — In the day set aside for rest, we shall take on activities that shall help us acclimatize faster for our trekking journey ahead. In a town known for its colourful and lively nature, Namche has interesting shops and buzzing Saturday market, tasty cuisines and beautiful scenery as well as warm welcoming Sherpa people and the unchanged characteristics of this town since ages. Visit the Sherpa cultural museum for detailed information on mountaineering in the region, flora and fauna, history and geography of the Himalayas, and the culture and traditions of the local inhabitants. Before the weather creates hurdle, get involved in an early day hike to one of the nearby destinations. Everest View Hotel that provides the marvellous view of the Mount Everest Lhotse, the beautiful Ama Dablam and other nearby peaks, the twin villages of Khumjung and Khunde knew for ancient monasteries with old age heritages and school and hospital built by Edmund Hillary Foundation, are the popular day hike destinations from Namche Bazaar. After exploring the surrounding areas, prepare for the trekking ahead. Stay overnight in Namche Bazaar. Day 06: Namche to Tengboche Monastery (6h-3687m). — Trekking to the higher altitudes, we shall start our walk with a short but steep climb out of the Namche Bazaar before trekking on a fairly levelled trail to reach the settlements of Kenjoma and Sanasa through the dense forest and other vegetation, view of the mighty Everest and the occasional exchange of greetings with fellow trekkers from other expeditions. After the trail junction leading to the Gokyo valley and the Everest base camp, we head down to the riverbed of the mighty Dudh Koshi River and climb on to Phunke Tenga through several bridges and some hamlets. Marked by water-driven prayer wheels, Phunke Tenga generally serves as the resting place before taking on the steep trail leading to Tengboche. In a climb of around one hour and a half to two hours, the ascent to Tengboche takes you in a twisting tail built on the hill through rhododendron forest. Take it easy when you go for such uphill climb as you are now heading to a higher altitude where you definitely won't want to be affected with altitude mountain sickness. In Tengboche visit the ancient monastery famous for the celebration of Mani Rimdu festival, a huge statue of Lord Buddha, intricate wall paintings and peaceful chants by the monks, the breathtaking scenery of the majestic mountains (including Kwangde, Tawache, Everest, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Kantega and Thamserku Peaks) where blooming rhododendron flower contrasts with its colour. Stay overnight in Tengboche. Day 07: Tengboche Monastery to Panboche (3h-4000m) — Leaving the amazing sunset and sunrise of Tengboche, today we shall head for another interesting village of Panboche. Through the forest we descent from Dingboche to reach the village of Deboche that provides beautiful views of lofty Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse and others. We head-on in the trail through the sighting of Musk Deer, Monal and Blue Sheep and cross the exciting suspension bridge over Imja River before reaching the settlement of Panchboche. Ancient stupa in the upper Pangboche, surrounded by trees, is a stoppage worth a short visit. Stay overnight in Panboche. Day 08: Pangboche to Mt. Ama Dablam Base Camp (5h-4600m). — Pangboche to Mt. Ama Dablam Base Camp (5h-4600m). Day 09-18: Mt. Ama Dablam Climbing Period — Day 01: Rest day at Basecamp - Acclimatisation walk Day 02: Training Day - Fixed Lines / Traverse / Summarizing the techniques Day 03: Climb to Camp 1 Day 04: Get to Camp 2 and come back to Camp 1 again Day 05: Trek from Camp 1 back to base camp Day 06: Rest Day Day 07: Rest Day Day 08: Climb to Camp 1, rest few hours and get to camp 2 Day 09: Climb to Ama Dablam Summit (6, 812m) and back to Camp 1 Day 10: Trek back to Basecamp Day 19: Cleaning up Base Camp. — Cleaning up Base Camp. Day 20: Base Camp to Tengboche — Base Camp to Tengboche Day 21: Tengboche to Namche — Leaving the amazing sunset and sunrise of Tengboche, today we shall head for another interesting village of Dingboche. Through the forest we descent from Dingboche to reach the village of Deboche that provides beautiful views of lofty Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse and others. We head-on in the trail through the sighting of Musk Deer, Monal and Blue Sheep and cross the exciting suspension bridge over Imja River before reaching the settlement of Panchboche. Ancient stupa in the upper Pangboche, surrounded by trees, is a stoppage worth a short visit. Ahead in the trail, we have alpine vegetation as we move through landscape with scrub juniper and tundra until we reach Dingboche. The trekking section through Somare is rather flat; after this village, we cross a suspension bridge and follow the Imja River upstream as we part our way from the trail to Pheriche. Further ahead in the trail we reach Dingboche where the trail from Lobuche to the Island Peak climb meets. Dingboche is a small village with stone-walled houses, cultivation fields and the exquisite view of Lhotse, Island Peak and Ama Dablam. Stay overnight in Dingboche. Day 22: Namche to Lukla — This section of the trek is the last of such trekking in this adventurous journey that climaxed in the base camp of Everest. Descent on a steep trail out of the Namche Bazaar to descent at the riverbed of the confluence of Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi River and after crossing over the high suspension bridge, we reach to Monjo where we exit the Sagarmatha National Park. Through the beautiful Benkar and past waterfalls, several suspension bridges, unique, busy and interesting villages including the popular ones such as Phakdng, Ghat, Nursing and Chheplung, Mani walls and prayer wheels, we trek up to the hill town of Namche Bazaar. The beautiful and humongous Himalayas overlooking the entire trail acts as the motivation for trekkers; they find the purpose of trekking in the sight of mountains. After reaching Luka, get yourself relaxed and explore the surrounding areas of the hotel, if you are interested. Stay overnight in Lukla. Day 23: By Plane: Lukla to Kathmandu. — Today we shall return to the medieval capital city of Kathmandu after an adventurous stay in the Khumbu (Everest) region. Due to the weather-related disturbances during the day, we shall take on the flight that starts early morning from Lukla. Over the vast landscape, lush hills and valleys, perennial rivers and with the sight of the glittering Himalayas, the flight of around 35 minutes brings us back to the civilization of Kathmandu valley. You shall be transferred to the hotel of your stay for the much-deserved rest after enduring a rather strenuous trek in the Khumbu region. Later in the evening, you may stroll around in the streets of Thamel and the surrounding areas. Stay overnight in Kathmandu. Day 24: Debriefing at Tourism Industry Division — Debriefing at Tourism Industry Division Day 25: Free day in Kathmandu for shopping and other activities — Free Day in Kathmandu for other activities (Optional day for bad weather & flight delay from Lukla) Day 26: Departure — Our representative transfers you to the Kathmandu airport to catch your returning flight back home. Thank you for Travelling with Churen Himal Treks and Tours. Airport drop by private Car, Van or Bus (According to group size) Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal.

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE