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Ama Dablam Base Camp with Everest Base Camp Trek

Highlights

  • An exciting hike in one of the most amazing places on the planet.
  • Watch the sun rise over Mount Everest and Mount Ama Dablam.
  • Discover the actual Everest Base Camp and Ama Dablam Base Camp.
  • Take a hike to Kala Patthar to witness the first rays of sunlight falling on the snow-covered Himalayas and the captivating view of the majestic Himalayas.
  • Walk through Sagarmatha National Park, which is recognized for its exceptional biodiversity and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Ama Dablam Base Camp with Everest Base Camp Trek is an amazing combination that take you beneath the majestic and towering Himalayan peaks. The standard Ama Dablam trek from Everest base camp takes 14 days, giving you ample time to take in the stunning views of peaks and fascinating Sherpa cultures. Our rejuvenated Mangla-Phortse route, along with a detour to Ama Dablam base camp, makes this the best trail walk in the world. On the fourteenth day of our journey, we will experience the thrill of arriving at the base of the world’s most beautiful mountain, Mount Ama Dablam, as well as the pride that comes with it.

One of the most beautiful peaks in the Himalayas, Ama Dablam is situated in Nepal, close to Everest. Its shape, which resembles a mother’s arms encircling her child, gave rise to the moniker “Mother’s Necklace.” The walk crosses bridges and enters Sagarmatha National Park, one of the world’s most famous natural areas, rich in rare plants and animals and featuring some of the most breathtaking scenery and tallest peaks on earth.

The altitude, sharp incline, and untamed terrain make the hike to Ama Dablam base camp difficult. Nevertheless, the views from the impressive 6,812-meter-high Ama Dablam peak make the effort worthwhile. Climbers who want to reach Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, begin their journey at Everest Base Camp. 5,364 meters is the altitude of the base camp.

Trekkers can anticipate walking 4–7 hours a day in this package, with some steep and difficult walking sections. They will also stay in tea houses or lodges along the way, which offer simple lodging and meals.

The adventure officially began when we arrived in Lukla from Kathmandu on this journey. Trekkers will travel through Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Pangboche, and Dingboche, four picturesque Sherpa villages, starting in Lukla. The journey passes through rhododendron and lush green forests, crosses the Dush Koshi River over a number of suspension bridges, experiences both steep and gradual ascents and descents, and offers both up-close and far-reaching views of the majestic Himalayas before arriving at Ama Dablam and Everest base camp. After finishing our amazing journey with a climb to the picturesque rocky hilltop at Kalapatthar for a breathtaking view of enormous peaks, including up-close views of Everest and Pumori peaks, we descended back into lush greenery and tree lines to arrive at the well-known town of Lukla.

Finally, it’s critical to take your own preferences into account. There is a physical component to the trek, and it takes dedication. Additionally, Bold Himalaya sets up the greatest amenities for you, enhancing the adventure and significance of your journey.

How to Prepare

In order to be mentally and physically prepared for the Ama Dablam Base Camp trek, one must focus on having the right equipment and physical fitness. To build up your endurance for the high altitude trekking and climbing, start with a training program that consists of cardiovascular exercises, strength training, and hiking. Bring warm layers, a sleeping bag of superior quality, sturdy hiking boots, and high-achievement equipment like ice axes and crampons for your ascent of Ama Dablam. To stay comfortable in a variety of weather conditions at Everest base camp, bring warm clothing, a dependable backpack, trekking poles, and a down jacket.

Prepare your mind to face the difficulties of trekking and climbing at high altitudes. To avoid altitude sickness, be upbeat, ready for any weather changes, and attentive to your body. Take your time, drink plenty of water, and heed the advice of knowledgeable guides to ensure a proper acclimatization. Finally, take in the breathtaking Himalayan scenery, establish a connection with the natural world, and savor the special experiences that Ama Dablam and Everest Base Camp have to offer. Get ready for an amazing adventure in the midst of breathtaking mountains by being well-prepared, being cautious, and having fun!

Food and Accommodation

You will stay in tea houses along the Everest Base Camp and Ama Dablam Base Camp trek, which provide trekkers with simple lodging. After a day of hiking through the breathtaking Himalayan scenery, guests can unwind and savor hot meals at these accommodations. To help you refuel for the trekking adventure, the food usually consists of hearty meals like dal bhat, which is a rice and lentil dish, soups, noodles, and other local dishes.

Weather conditions

Ama Dablam and Everest weather patterns during the spring (March to May) and fall (September to November) climbing seasons As camp conditions are generally favorable, mentally prepare. Springtime brings pleasant daytime temperatures that are ideal for trekking and climbing. The surrounding mountains are beautifully visible due to the frequently clear skies. But, be ready for occasionally falling snow and colder temperatures at higher elevations. Autumn offers stable weather with crisp air and clear skies, making it a great time to view the magnificent Himalayan peaks. Because the temperature can change throughout the day, it’s imperative to pack layers for comfort. All things considered, both seasons provide ideal weather for an amazing climbing and trekking experience in the Himalayas.

Altitude Sickness

Above 3000 meters in the mountains, altitude sickness is a common occurrence. When experiencing symptoms like headaches, nausea, dyspnea, elevated heart rate, and uneasiness, it is advisable to take proactive measures and inform the guide to reduce potential risks.

Here are some tips to reduce your risk of altitude sickness:

  • Stop and rest where you are.
  • Do not go any higher for at least 24 to 48 hours.
  • Make sure you are drinking enough water.
  • Do not smoke, drink alcohol, or exercise.

Guide and Porter

We regularly take our clients on trips to Nepal’s popular locations, national parks, and various mountainous regions. We have a good relationship because you come here often. You will receive nice lodging and food during your hotel stay because we have good relationships with the local hotels and resorts that provide excellent service. Additionally, since we have a good rapport with the local porters, they will assist you in a unique way during your extended hike. We do have skilled cooks who will prepare a variety of delectable meals for you during your camping stay. In addition, we will offer a sumptuous camp in a convenient location for a night or two. In conclusion, Himalaya View Treks guarantees a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Nepal for you, your family, friends, and relatives.

Itinerary

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Day 1

Arrival at Kathmandu and Transfer to Hotel

You will arrive at the Tribhuvan international Airport in Kathmandu. Our guide or staff will pick you up from airport. they will then escort your safety to your hotel room. Once there, you will have plenty of free time to rest and relax for hours. In the evening, our guide will visit you and he will describe you about your Everest Base camp and Ama Dablam Base Camp trek. Get refreshed at your hotel and be ready for tomorrow’s domestic flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. Stay Overnight at Kathmandu
Day 2

Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla then Trek to Phakding

After a good night’s rest and fulfilling breakfast, we drive to the domestic airport for a flight to Lukla. During this scenic flight, you will have an amazing dramatic view of terraced hills and the distant Himalayan giant. After about 30 min you will land to Lukla airport, we meet our further porter who will manage our baggage to carry towards the next stop. The trekking adventure will all along the Dudh Koshi River; following the trail, then we will reach Cheplung and then a place called Ghat. The places is suitable for lunch with similar dishes available. After Ghat a little walk and a climb lead us to Phakding. Stay Overnight at Phakding.
Day 3

Trek from Phakding to Namche

Today after breakfast, we will hike from phakding to Namche Bazaar via Jorsalle and Monjo. The trek going through the valley of Dudh koshi River,Crossing several villages TokTok, Benkar and we will reach the border of Sagarmatha National park, Monjo. Permit points, sometimes called check posts. After checking, we will hike uphill, cross the beautiful iconic Hillary suspension bridge and finally arrive at Namche Bazaar later on the day. As soon as you get there, rest and make dinner. Visit Namche Bazaar in the evening. Stay overnight at Namche Bazaar.
Day 4

Acclimatization Day at Namche Baazar and Hike to Everest View Hotel

We will spend one more day at Namche Bazaar, and today will be an acclimatization day. As part of our acclimatization hike, we will head toward Hotel Everest View, which rewards you with a stunning view of Ama Dablam and an amazing panorama of the mountains, including Everest. Despite these attractions, hikers can also enjoy some quality time spent on photography, wildlife viewing, and even yoga. Thus, we make our way back to our tea house for lunch, and then visit the well-known Sherpa town of Namche Bazaar to partake in free activities. Remain in Namche for the night.
Day 5

Trek from Namche Bazzar to Pangboche

Today will be an early day for us, climbing all the way uphill to Pangboche will be a bit difficult, but will be exciting to take challenges, all the way the views of magnificent Himalayas around, so there won’t be any question of feeling tiredness. As we reach the Tengboche Monastery in the Khumbu region, dedicated to its beautiful colorful Buddhist monastery, where you can witness monks and priest on religious activities with prayer. Then, walk leads downhill to Dingboche, within green forested area and further walk to reach Imja River and then cross over a steel bridge, from here end of tree lines as walk leads into arid country to reach at Pangboche for overnight stop.
Day 6

Trek from Pangboche to Ama Dablam Base Camp

Today the most awaited day for us, we will have our early breakfast and head towards the Ama Dablam Base Camp; it is one of the exotic places of the Khumbu valley. On our way we will see several magnificent peaks such as Lhotse, Nuptse, Lobuche, Thamserku, Cholatse and many more. crossing over Imjatse River, after a small bridge where climb leads for an to reach an open and wide area where tree lines fade for few short junipers and dwarf rhododendron bushes, with some Yak herders hut and sheds. Moreover, we will see the beautiful Mt Ama Dablam, from the base camp. Stay overnight
Day 7

Trek from Ama Dablam Base Camp to Dingboche

We leave leisurely after breakfast as the distance is short today. The trail starts with a gradual ascent toward village of upper Pangboche, passing through pine and rhododendron trees, praying wheels, yak grazing some grassy land and followed by a steep descent towards the Imja Khola River at Dingboche facing north face of Ama Dablam with views of Island Peak a lovely spot for an overnight stop.
Day 8

Acclimatization Day at Dingboche and Hike to Nangkartshary

At Dingboche, we will have the second acclimatization day that helps us pushing forward without getting slowed down by elevating altitudes. After having relaxing breakfast and beautiful views around, our guide will help us to take tour fir to higher altitudes. Therefore, there are two options in front of us at Dingboche. Either we can hike up to Nangkartshang peak or go further towards Chhukung Ri for brilliant up-close views of Mt Ama Dablam, Island Peak, Mt Makalu and many more. As both are to the higher altitude ,our guide will help us to decide which to hike., Staying for a couple of hours with the magnificent views of the Himalayas. After getting awesomely acclimatized, we return to our tea houses at Dingboche for overnight stop.
Day 9

Trek from Dingboche to Lobuche

After an enjoyable rest day in Dingboche, morning walk leads to monuments facing views of high close peaks, short climb on a ridge top, marked with Buddhist prayer flags and then on a good gradual path to walk. Flattering prayer flags, small Chorten, and great views are seen from the top. it will be a easy hike to our lunch place called Thukla. Thukla Pass offers a memorial site (memorial hill) honoring climbers who have previously attempted to reach the Everest region. It will be kind of emotional for anyone where memories of Everest climbers are built in their memory for lifetime. With a clear view of Mt. Nuptse, we will be reaching a small village with tea houses known as Lobuche.
Day 10

Trek from Lobuche to Everest Base Camp via Gorakshep

Today we will be reaching our one of the important destinations during our trip; i.e. Everest Base Camp which is used as the first destination by the ones who are involved in the Everest Expedition. Our grueling hiking day begins with an ascent to Lobuche Pass. Slowly walking through a very unstable rocky path, as the trail is clear with an open view and bare land, so we will be able to see Himalayan birds and other animals irrespective of mountains. After an hour or two, we arrive at Gorakshep. Finally, we will be at Gorakshep for our lunch, as this is our overnight spot as well, so after having lunch, we further climb a couple of hours to Everest Base Camp before it’s too late to descend. It will be an extra special moment to step at the base camp of the highest Himalaya. We jump with the joy of successfully getting up to Everest base camp. Highlight destination at Everest Base Camp with marvelous views of Khumbu Ice-Falls, glaciers looking above peaks of Nuptse, Everest, and Lhotse. After observing the finest scenarios of different mountain ranges we will return back to Gorakshep for the overnight stay.
Day 11

Trek from Gorakshep to Pheriche via Kala Patthar

Today will be an early day for us, as we will be hiking to Kala Patthar for the magnificent view of the massif Himalayas which is never seen before you experience. As we hike up the black rocky hill, named Kala patthar, we start to see brilliant views of Nuptse in front and slowly Everest appears in front of us showing its magnificent beauty as we had only seen in images it look like dream. Being there live is however completely different feeling for you. Kala patthar, we can also see a weather station and a small stupa with prayer flags tied downwards at the top. After a great wonderful moment descends then back to Gorakshep for breakfast and then carries on trekking down to Pheriche valley. overnight stop in one of its nice lovely tea houses.
Day 12

Trek Back from Pheriche to Namche Bazzar

After breakfast, we will walk on the way of downhill to Namche Bazaar; sharing our experience and story to the fellow trekkers we meet on the way .We will enjoy the walking through the village of Orsho, Shomare, and get to Pangboche where we lunch again in front of Ama Dablam. From Pangboche reaching with a climb to beautiful Tengboche and its colorful monastery, reaching back into green woodland, from here lovely walks of downs and ups and on the nice scenic trail to Namche Bazaar. Night in Khumbu before Lukla.
Day 13

Trek Back from Namche to Lukla

Surpassing the popular Namche Bazaar, we cross the same Hillary Bridge, but this time we will trek from another side of the hill that connects us to Jorsale. Passing the Monjo village and re-crossing the Dudh Koshi River through the suspension bridge then after we will be in Phakding village where we can have our lunch with the views of the farmland and villages.Then we will arrive at Lukla. This is the end of our day and a beautiful experienced to be remembered always, so it’s a celebration day as well.
Day 14

Fly Back from Lukla to Kathmandu

As the sun rises today in the morning, it resembles happiness and feeling of a satisfaction and different feeling among us. After breakfast, we get ready for our domestic flight back Kathmandu. With the beautiful scenic of 30 min flight then you will reach Kathmandu. After check-in and refreshment, we have a day to visit around Thamel and enjoy some Trekking Massage and visit the office of Discover Altitude to share our experience.

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    The Everest Hike became less time-consuming and more accessible for mountain lovers as a result of the rapid increase in people's desire to stop at the base camp, the creation of new trekking routes, and the 1964 AD construction of Lukla Airport.

    As a result, the trek to Everest Base Camp is now only 130 km long and takes 9 days. Ama Dablam Base Camp is on the route to Everest Base Camp and is much easier to reach at an elevation of 4600 meters, meaning that it takes about 15 km per day, including 8 hours of hiking each day. However, it takes an additional 20 km to get to Ama Dablam from Pangboche.

    However, with a few extra days, it is possible to trek to Ama Dablam and Everest Base Camp together. With frequent breaks and rests for tea, coffee, and other refreshments, the trek to the Everest Base Camp begins as a moderately strenuous but enjoyable journey to the base of the towering Mt. Everest.

     

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