Amadablam Expedition

Overview

An expedition to Ama Dablam is quite an adventure! Ama Dablam is one of the most stunning peaks in the Himalayas, known for its aesthetic beauty and technical climbing challenges.

Besides the physical challenges and adventure, expeditions to Ama Dablam offer a unique opportunity to experience the rich culture and traditions of the Sherpa people, who inhabit the region around Everest and Ama Dablam.

Before embarking on the expedition, extensive preparation is necessary. This includes physical conditioning, technical training in climbing techniques, altitude acclimatization, and gathering the necessary gear and equipment.

Itinerary

Arrival in Kathmandu International Airport; reception and transfer to hotel. Most probably your hotel will be in Thamel, that is about 4km away from airport and takes about 20min when the traffic is not bad. Upon reaching hotel, room check is followed by welcome drinks and briefing about today’s activities. Probably, today being the first day in Kathmandu after a long flight from home, it’s good to have a rest for some time and then go for rambling by your hotel area.

Later in the evening you’re invited to the welcome dinner from the side of Alpine Exodus in which your expedition guide/s, assistant/s, and available number of supporting staffs are joined too. We will introduce each other with the staff as well. Return to hotel and good night by 8:30 – 9pm. O/N at Hotel/BB.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What's Included

Certified Climbing Guide & assistant (so the ratio of guide/client will be 2:1. Additional guide/s can be arranged, but applies extra charges),
Base camp arrangement with a team of Cook and kitchen helpers (Helpers increase with the number of climbing team members),
Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu as the program with breakfast including basis. (Should clients return early from their expedition, clients will be responsible for their extra Kathmandu hotel bookings)
Amadablam Peak climbing permit,
All trekking permits and entry tickets (Sagarmatha Region Permit and TIMS)
All internal-local transportation including Kathmandu to Manthali transfer (depends on what month the trip falls, most probably all the high season flights take place from Manthali),
Expedition tents (2 men tents). Local make tents for base camp, these are warmer, cozier and stronger. For higher camps Brands Salewa, Mountain Hardwear, Samaya equipment, Kailas etc.
40 kgs personal weight (Extra additional weight, clients will need to hire an additional porter, estimated $800 USD for a porter. Similarly, on the flight to Lukla after anything 15kg (this is the allowed weight on this flight) per passenger will cost US$ 2.5 for every kg. This is additional too).
Chocolate, energy bars, hydration pills, biscuits, canned foods, etc.
Burners and expedition equipment,
1 bottle of oxygen (for emergency use only),
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner on trek and expedition days,
Lodge accommodation during the trek,
A porter per two guests on trek (the expedition porters may not follow the Gokyo loop trail. They head directly to ABC from Namche),
Kathmandu (or Manthali) to Lukla and return flight tickets,
Arrival pick-up and departure,
Basic First aid kit
Welcome/Farewell Dinner

What's Not Included

Visas and travel insurance, international airtickets,
Entertainment and food (in Kathmandu),
Bottled drinks and beverages,
Evacuation (will be done in your account),
Summit Tips ($800 USD),
Single supplement Charges,
Laundry, Phone services, Personal expenditure transactions,
Walkie-talkie/ Satellite phone,
Gamov Bag (also called APC chamber we suggest to have one),
Optional trips,
Tea breaks, chocolates or other snacks, and any meals besides breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Delay and cancellation because of natural phenomenon,
International flights to Kathmandu,

Frequently Asked Questions

Previous high altitude climb of at least 1 X 6000M and several technical peaks of with alpine/mountaineering climbing experiences are absolutely necessary in order to climb Amadablam peak.

Climbers need to have good knowledge and experience of hiking/climbing using crampons on snow, ice and steep surfaces. Be comfortable in using a fixed rope to climb on steep and exposed sections, traversing on mountain slopes and climbing through spurs on the routes. Climbers must be knowledgeable with the use of climbing gears, basic rope techniques like tying safety knots, and abseiling when coming down from the mountains. And importantly the clients have the mentally and strongly prepared to climb in cold and windy conditions.