Mountaineering Expeditions

Mt. Ama Dablam is probably the most beautiful mountain peak in the world. A huge glacier on its Southwest side is look like a 'Dablam' - the sacred ornament-box worn by the Sherpa women. So, it is said to have got the name "Ama Dablam". This beautiful mountain lies alongside Everest in the heart of the Khumbu valley.Most of the mountaineering beginners start their climbing this 6856 meters high mountain using its normal and most popular route, the South - West ridge.The route we follow begins at Lukla (2850m) and the initial days of the trek pass through the legendary Sherpa country up the spectacular high valley of the Khumbu. Mountaineers usually sets 3 high camps while climbing Mt. Ama Dablam. Mainly the route on the actual climbing is fixed with no icefall or glacier to negotiate, and most of it is concentrated on the crest of a ridge. The climb is comparatively safe though the technical knowledge and highly qualified assistant are highly required.

Maximum Altitude :

6856 m.

Best Season :

March – May & September - November

Itinerary:

Days 01 : Arrival in Kathmandu.Upon arrival, receive and transfer to hotel. Overnight: Hotel (3 stars) with Breakfast.

Days 02 : Kathmandu:Day for independent sightseeing/shopping/preparation for Expedition.Overnight: Hotel (3 stars) with Breakfast.

Days 03 : Kathmandu:Preparation for Expedition & Briefing in the afternoon at hotel.Overnight: Hotel (3 stars) with Breakfast.

Days 04 :Early morning transfer to airport for flight to Lukla. Meet trekking crew and trek to Phakding - Camp

Days 05 : Trek to Namche Bazaar - Camp

Days 06 : Rest day in Namche for acclimatization - Camp.

Days 07 : Trek to Thyanboche Monastery Camp.

Days 08 : Trek to Ama Dablam Base Camp, Camp.

Days 09-24 : Climbing period for Ama Dablam 6812m.

Days 25 : Trek back to Namche -Camp

Days 26 : Trek back to Phakding -Camp

Days 27 : Trek back to Lukla -Camp

Days 28 : Fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu. Receive and transfer to hotel. Overnight: Hotel (3 stars) with Breakfast.

Days 29 : Kathmandu Reserve day – optional sightseeing may be made in Kathmandu valley.Overnight: Hotel (3 stars) with Breakfast.

Days 30 : Transfer to airport, assistant for check-in for final departure.

Fixed departure dates

Year	2006	2007
Date	08 Oct – 06 Nov	16 Apr – 15 May
No. of Pax	Minimum 4	Minimum 4
Cost	Euro 3850 per person	Euro 3850 (approx.) per person

Service Includes

- All airport/hotel/airport transfers as per above itinerary.
- Welcome drink in Hotel and meeting with Office Manager & orientation briefing.
- 5 nights accommodation at 3 star hotel in Kathmandu on Bed & Breakfast Basis
- Dining tent, kitchen tent, shower tent, store tent, foam mattresses, Chair & Tables.
- Food during trekking and Base Camp for Member & Nepali Staffs.
- Expedition Permit, National Park fee,
- 1 Tent per member for trekking up to Base Camp and back.
- 1 High Altitude (top quality) Tent for climbing per member
- Fixed Rope, Ice Crew & Snow Bar
- High Altitude Food for member & Sherpa
- 1 High Altitude Sherpa for every 4 member
- 7 Epi Gas & 1 stove per member for group
- 1 Gammow Bag & Solar Pannel for group3 Walkie-Talkies per group for combine use
- High Altitude cooking pot
- 2 base camp staff (1 Kitchen Boy & 1 cook) for group
- 1 Government Liaison Officer for group
- Insurance, daily wages, equipment allowance for Nepali staff.
- 3 porter up to Base Camp per member
- 2 porter return from Base Camp per member
- 30 kg allowed per member for personal equipment
- Cargo fees for flights: Kathmanud-Lukla-Kathmandu
- Cargo clearance & duty fees.
- Both way domestic airfare: Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu, for member & Nepali Staffs
- Last Farewell Dinner in Kathmandu.

Extra Cost

- Personal equipment (climbing & trekking) & Insurance.
- Lunch and dinner during hotel stay in Kathmandu.
- Alcoholic beverages, Nepal visa fee US$ US$ 30 Per person for 2 months (subject to change)
- Airport taxes for International equivalent US$ 24 (subject to change)
- Emergency rescue evacuation charge if required.
- Sherpa Climbing & Summit Bonus.
- Satellite Telephone US$ 700 on renting (approximate).
- The Calling Card Cost US$ 100 for 78 unit (approximate)
- North Face VE 25 Tent US$ US$ 175 each on renting.
- Extra night Hotel in KTM US$ US$ 20 per person per night on Bed/Breakfast .
- Extra High Altitude Sherpa US$ US$ 1350 each Sherpa if required.
- Garbage Deposit fee USD 2000.00 for a group. (This fee is refundable, but this amount may not be refunded if the climbers do not take garbage back to Namche Bazaar or Kathmandu).
- Other personal nature expenses of any.

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