Amadablam Expedition
Day 01: Pick up at Kathmandu International Airport and drop to hotel.
Day 02: Expedition briefing and Preparation day in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Early morning Kathmandu to Lukla (Lukla airport 2800m) Fly. It takes about 30 minutes and trek from Lukla to Phakding(2652m.) it takes around four hrs. Stay overnight at lodge or camp in Phakding.
Day 04: Trek from Phakding(2652m.) to Namche Bazaar (3440 m.) which takes around five hours.
Day 05: Rest at Namche Bazar.
Day 06: Trek from Namche Bazaar (3440 m.) to Tyangboche (3850 m.) and it takes around five hours.
Day 07: Trek from Tyanboche to Ama Dablam Base Camp
Day 08-24: Preparation period for Climbing Ama Dablam. Stay overnight camp.
Base camp (4600 m): Located on a large grassy meadow with a magnificent view.
To yak camp (5400 m): Yak is the means of transportation to carry most of our equipment for this section.
To camp I (5800 m): In this camp you will have first real learning by our climbing sardar and it takes around one and half hours walk above Yak camp.
Camp I to Camp II (6000 m): This is the hardest part mostly consist of rock climbing only so good rock climbing skills will benefit and can do more efficiently and quickly over this terrain.
Camp II: Located on top of the Yellow Tower has fantastic views.
Camp II to Camp III (6300m): This is hardest snowy part consist of steep snow and ice. You will face lot of challenge like a narrow, windy, snow mushroom-like ridge.
Camp III: This is only safe flat piece of real estate within range of the summit. It is cold and exposed windy to this location.
Summit day: Climbing route follows to the right of the huge ice cliff upon steep slope covered with iced most of the time moving toward the center to summit. Nearly the size of tennis court you can move around and take pictures. You can enjoy the panorama view of five world’s highest peaks.
Day 25: Trek from Ama Dablam Base camp to Namche (3440 m.). Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 26: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Phakding (2652m.) and it takes around four hours. Stay overnight at lodge or camp.
Day 27: Trek from Phakding to Lukla (2886m) and it takes around three hours. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 28: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 29: Rest day in Kathmandu.
Day 30: Fly out from Kathmandu.
