Ama Dablam Expedition

Trip Facts – Ama Dablam Expedition (30 Days)

• Transportation

  All transportation is carefully arranged to ensure comfort, efficiency, and safety: • Private airport transfers upon arrival and departure in Kathmandu • Domestic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (and return)Private vehicles for any necessary overland travel
• Group Size

  Minimum: 1 climber (custom/private expeditions available) • Maximum: 12 participants per group Small group sizes allow for greater flexibility, personalized support, and improved summit success rates.
• Maximum Altitude

  6,812 meters (22,349 feet) Summit of Mt. Ama Dablam Renowned as the “Matterhorn of the Himalayas,” Ama Dablam is one of Nepal’s most iconic and technically demanding peaks, offering a true alpine climbing experience.
• Accomodation

  Kathmandu: Comfortable 3-star (or higher) hotels with daily breakfast • Trekking Phase (Lukla to Base Camp): Cozy, locally-run teahouse lodges with basic amenities • Climbing Phase (Base Camp & Above): o Spacious tents at Base Camp and Advanced Base Camp o High-quality expedition tents at Camps 1, 2, and 3 o Full camp setup includes sleeping mats, dining tent, kitchen tent, and toilet tent
• Fitness level

  Challenging to Strenuous – Ideal for experienced mountaineers with: • Strong physical conditioning • Prior experience in high-altitude trekking and/or technical climbing • Familiarity with alpine gear (crampons, harness, ascenders, ice axe, etc.) • Mental resilience to endure extreme altitude, cold, and prolonged climbing efforts
• Arrival on

  Start: Arrival in Kathmandu, Nepal (Tribhuvan International Airport – KTM) • End: Departure from Kathmandu after post-climb rest and expedition debrief
• Departure from

  Start: Arrival in Kathmandu, Nepal (Tribhuvan International Airport – KTM) • End: Departure from Kathmandu after post-climb rest and expedition debrief
• Best season

  Spring: March to May Autumn: September to November Both seasons provide stable weather, excellent visibility, and optimal climbing conditions.
• Guiding method

  This is a fully guided, safety-first expedition led by: • IFMGA/UIAGM-certified guides or senior Nepali climbing guides with extensive 6000m–8000m experience • Highly skilled climbing Sherpa support • A full support team including cooks, porters, and base camp staff • Comprehensive safety measures including daily health monitoring, oxygen backup, and satellite communications
• Tour type

  Lodge-to-lodge trekking to Ama Dablam Base Camp • Fully supported alpine-style climbing above Base Camp • Expedition-style mountaineering with tented camps and technical rope sections
• Language

  All expeditions are led in English Multilingual guides (French, German, Spanish, Chinese, etc.) available on request
• Meals

  During the Trek and Expedition: oThree nutritious meals per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner) o Hot drinks and snacks throughout the day • In Kathmandu: o Daily hotel breakfast o Welcome and farewell dinners at traditional Nepali restaurants o Special dietary requirements can be catered to with advance notice
• Permits

  Ama Dablam Climbing Permit – Issued by the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) 2. Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit 3. Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Entry Permit 4. Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) Card
• Minimum Age

  18
• Maximum Age

  63