Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek with EBC

Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek with Everest Base Camp – 12 Days

EBC with Ama Dablam Base Camp trek a wonderful combination that leads you beneath towering and mighty peaks of Himalaya. Everest Base Camp and Ama Dablam Trek of 12 days which is a standard time duration allowing you to enjoy the views of peaks and Sherpa cultures of great interest. Where adventure begins after flying into Lukla from Kathmandu and then heading towards the beautiful valley of Dudh-Kosi exploring nice and lovely Sherpa villages adorned with immense religious traditions of Buddhism.

As walk leads over bridges and into Sagarmatha National Park listed as world heritage sites enriched with exotic flora and fauna with dramatic landscapes with the world’s highest peaks. Entering into the lovely green alpine forest and the on high route to reach famous Namche Bazaar, where rest day included to support acclimatization before heading to our wonderful magnificent high destinations at Ama Dablam and Everest base camps. Enjoying a hike at Namche along with grand views of Ama Dablam and Everest with series of peaks and then reaching the lovely spot at Thyangboche and its impressive monastery, the area surrounded by high peaks and forest where walk leads much higher at Pangboche village.

From Pangboche our adventure leads to high and beautiful areas away from main trekking trails to Ama Dablam base camp, beneath a magnificent peak of Ama Dablam, which means ‘Mother with Jewel Box’ which you see a block of ice on the neck of the mountains resembling a jewel box. The word and meaning come from native Sherpa of Tibetan origin and language, slowly our walk leads back on the main trail to reach our next highlights of the adventure at Everest Base Camp short trek in between the massive range of Lhotse and Nuptse mountains with close views of Khumbu-Ice Fall and glaciers.

On completing our great journey with the climb to the scenic rocky hilltop at Kalapathar for a sensational panorama of giant peaks with close views of Everest and Pumori peaks, and then heading downhill back into green vegetation and tree lines reaching famous Lukla town. Lukla our start and endpoint of the great adventure where early morning flight brings you back to Kathmandu after a great time and wonderful experience on Everest Base Camp  – Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek of 12 Days journey.

Day to Day Highlight of Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek with EBC

• Kathmandu to Phakding

• Phakding to Namche Bazaar

• Acclimatization day in Namche

• Namche to Pangboche

• Day hike to Ama Dablam Base Camp

• Pangboche to Dingboche

• Dingbocheto Lobuche

• Lobuche to Gorak-Shep to Everest Base Camp

• Gorak-Shep to Kala Patthar to Pheriche

• Pheriche to Namche Bazaar

• Namche to Lukla

• Lukla to Kathmandu

Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Early morning 30 minutes scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Phakding 2,612 m / 8,570 f -04 hrs.

Early morning our guide and staff will pick you from your hotel for short drive to Kathmandu domestic airport, after security formalities board in a small aircraft (Dornier / Twin Otter or similar plane) where scenic flight with views of the Himalayan range of mountains includes Everest, then landing in Lukla at Tenzing-Hillary airport. From here after a short refreshing morning break continue to walk on a gradual easy trail with a down-hill and gradual path with few short ups to reach the first overnight stop in Phakding village, a nice Sherpa village situated above near Dudh-Kosi River.

Day 02: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3,440 m / 11,287 ft  - 06 hrs.

A slow and easy morning walks towards Sagarmatha National Park entrance gate, with time here crossing bridge to reach at Jorsalle the last village before Namche Bazaar with possible lunch stop, afternoon walk on river bed within forested area with climb to last and high bridge that reaches you at famous and colorful Namche Bazaar after walking strenuous uphill on winding trail facing views of peaks. At Namche transfer into a nice and cozy lodge, with time to wander around the shops and streets of interesting Namche Bazaar, the hub and main town or large village of Khumbu area where colorful and busy Saturday market held once a week.

Day 03: Acclimatization and Rest day in Namche Bazaar.

Rest day in Namche for acclimatization before heading higher areas, where short walks take you up at viewpoint and towards Everest View Hotel of near four hours walks both ways, rewards you with the excellent panorama of mountains with Everest and magnificent Amadablam.   At Namche visit an interesting museum with much information about Khumbu Sherpa, culture, flora-fauna including mountaineering expedition history, rest of the afternoon at leisure at Namche.  

Day 04: Trek to Pangboche 3,930 m/12,893 ft- 07 hrs.

After pleasant and enjoyable time at Namche, morning walk leads to a short climb and then on good wide trail facing views of Everest and Amadablam with array of peaks, as our route leads into woodland then descend towards Imjatse River to reach a small place in Phunke-Tenga, possible lunch stop in the middle of a wood. Afternoon climb into forested areas facing views of Kangtenga-Tharmasarku and other peaks as walk brings at a wide-open plateau in Thyangboche with its beautiful colorful Buddhist monastery, with time to visit the interior of the monastery where you can witness monks and priest on religious activities with prayer.

A scenic spot surrounded by high peaks with views of Everest and magnificent looking Amadablam amidst the forest of rhododendron-magnolia-oaks-juniper-birch and fir tree lines. In the month of October-November great colorful festival takes place called Mani-Rimdu with mask dancers by monks of the monastery. After time at Thyangboche and visiting its interesting monastery catching views of surrounding peaks, where walk leads downhill to Deoboche, within green forested area and further walk to reach Imjatse River and then cross over a steel bridge, from here end of tree lines as walk leads into windswept dry and arid country to reach at Pangboche for overnight stop. The last permanent village on route Everest base camp.

Day 05: Day Trek to Ama Dablam Base Camp 4,600 m/15,091 ft.

Morning on a downhill walk for few hours to cross 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 shades. The walk continues for another few hours with gradual up till Ama Dablam base camp is reached within the large grassy field beneath towering Amadablam peak. After enjoying fabulous views within the serene environment descend towards a river and then climb up to Pangboche for overnight after a great day hike.

Day 06: Trek to Dingboche 4,410 m /14,468 ft - 04 hrs.

From Pangboche heading higher with ups and down to a river, with the last climb of the day for an hour to reach a scenic Imjatse valley at Dingboche facing North Face of Amadablam with views of Island Peak a lovely spot for an overnight stop. Afternoon free to wander around Dingboche located within beautiful Imjatse valley beneath might peaks of Amadablam North Face.

Day 07: Trek to Lobuche 4,940 m /16,208 ft - 05 hrs.

After an enjoyable rest day in Dingboche, morning walk leads to short climb on a ridge top, marked with Buddhist prayer flags and monuments facing views of high close peaks and then on a good gradual path to walk. Our route leads on the winding path above Pheriche valley with views of Cholatse and Taboche peaks as walk comes to a small place at Thugla, where massive Khumbu glacier melts into a raging river. After crossing a short bridge and climb to Thugla for possible lunch stop and rest, before heading higher up to Lobuche, having break and lunch start with a slow climb to a ridge top line with the memorial of unfortunate mountaineers who risk their life climbing high mountains around Khumbu and Everest. From here a good walk with gradual up to reach Lobuche located on the corner of a wide valley beneath peaks of Lobuche East and West.

Day 08: Trek to Gorak-Shep 5,164 m / 16,942 ft after lunch hike to Everest Base Camp 5,364 m /17,598 ft) back to Gorakshep.

Adventure today leads to our goal at Everest base camp, as morning walk follows a flat valley with a slow climb to reach further and then a steep climb to reach a ridge near above Khumbu glacier. As the walk continues over rocky moraines and ice to reach scenic flat areas at Gorak-Shep located at the bottom of Kalapathar and Mt. Pumori on route Everest base camp, at Gorak-Shep with a short break.

From Gorakshep heading further east to reach to reach highlight destination at Everest Base Camp with marvelous views of Khumbu Ice-Falls, glaciers looking above peaks of Nuptse, Everest, and Lhotse, in high mountaineering season of April to May this grand spot flooded with tents of expeditions. After an exciting time achieving our target walk back to Gorakshep for an overnight stop before heading downhill back to Lukla with a climb of Kalapathar.

Day 09: Early morning hike to Kala Patthar 5,545 m /18,192 ft and trek to Pheriche 4,137 m / 14,340 ft - 06 hrs.

Early morning before breakfast climb on a top rocky hill above 5,545 m to reach the highest spot of the adventure, where you will be rewarded with a glorious panorama of giant surrounding peaks with close views of Everest and Mt. Pumori. After a great wonderful moment descends back to Gorakshep for breakfast and then carries on trekking down to Pheriche valley for an overnight stop in one of its nice lovely lodge. Pheriche located on a scenic valley close to Dingboche where HRA (Himalayan Rescue Association) stationed near this settlement.

Day 10: Trek to Namche Bazaar - 06 hrs.

From Pheriche, an easy walk on nearly flat ground and then further down to reach at Pangboche village with a great scenic walk on completing our memorable and exciting adventure at Everest base camp and Kalapathar, a slow enjoyable walk from here on without worry of high altitude sickness as route leads losing elevation every hour of walks. From Pangboche reaching with a climb to beautiful Thyangboche 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 for last night in Khumbu before Lukla.

Day 11: Trek to Lukla 2,860 m / 9,383 ft - 06 hrs.

Our last final day of the adventure with long day treks to reach Lukla starting with descending to reach a river valley and at Sagarmatha National Park entrance and exit to Monjo village, where walk continues past Phakding with last short climb to reach at last overnight stay in Lukla before flying back to Kathmandu.

Day 12: From Lukla fly to Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel.

As per flight time for Kathmandu, morning with last breakfast within Khumbu and at Lukla, then transfer to air terminal named after Tenzing and Hillary, first to conquer Mt. Everest in 1953. As per the flight schedule board in a smaller aircraft for sweeping short air journey to reach Kathmandu airport and then transfer back to your respective hotels.

Cost Information

Equipment

White Hill Adventure Treks and Expedition will send necessary equipment for different kinds of activities in Nepal. High altitude trekking activities might require these lists for smooth trekking in the Himalayan region.

For Head

1. Sun hat / Scarf
2. Sunglasses and Headlight

For Upper Body

1. Water Proof Jacket
2. Down Jacket / Warm Jacket
3. Light Weight T-shirt (At least 1 pair)

For Lower Body

1. Water Proof Pants
2. Running tights
3. Light Weight Pant

For Hand

1. Gloves

For Feet

1. Thin Inner socks (At least 2 pairs)
2. Woolen socks
3. Trekking boots (preferred comfortable boots)

Other Accessaries

1. Sleeping bag
2. Water bottle etc
3. Suncream
4. Water purification tablets
5. Toiletries (Toilet paper etc)
6. Warm hat
7. Trekking Bag Etc.

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