This trek takes you to the base camp of the stunning Mount Ama Dablam at 15,750 feet, allowing you to experience Khumbu at its best. Each day comes to an end at one of five comfortable lodges, each with en-suite rooms, comfortable lounges, and beautifully landscaped gardens. Explore quieter trails where you can meet locals and learn about their culture and ancient traditions, not to mention their enviable sense of calm.
Highlights
- Trek through Nepal’s well-known Khumbu region.
- Visit Thame’s 350-year-old Buddhist monastery.
- Tengboche is famous for its Sherpa monastery.
- Reach the base camp of Ama Dablam.
- In Kathmandu, visit Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath.
Overview
Ama Dablam, also known as Amai Dablang, popularly known as “Matterhorn of the Himalaya”, is one of the well-known peaks in the Himalaya range. It is the third most popular Himalayan peak permitted for the expedition. It belongs to the Mahalangur sub-range of the Nepalese Himalayas.
Ama Dablam is a mountain in Nepal’s Province No. 1, located in the eastern Himalayan range. The main peak stands at 6,812 meters (22,349 feet), while the lower western peak stands at 6,170 meters (20,243 ft).
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Trip Itinerary Brief
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
| Day 1 | Arrive in Kathmandu | Kathmandu |
| Day 2 | Hike to Champadevi | Haatiban |
| Day 3 | Fly to Lukla in the Khumbu region | Lukla |
| Day 4 | Trek to Monjo | Monjo |
| Day 5 | Excursion to Thachok Danda | Monjo |
| Day 6 | Trek to Mende | Mende |
| Day 7 | Excursion to Thame | Mende |
| Day 8 | Trek to Tashinga via Khumjung | Khumjung |
| Day 9 | Trek to Sherpa Monastery in Tengboche and on to Pangboche | Pangboche |
| Day 10 | Trek to Ama Dablam Base Camp | Pangboche |
| Day 11 | Take an alternate route back to Tashinga | Tashinga |
| Day 12 | Return to Monjo | Monjo |
| Day 13 | Trek Back to Lukla via an alternate route over the Gumila | Lukla |
| Day 14 | Fly to Kathmandu | Kathmandu |
| Day 15 | Discover Boudhanath Stupa & Pashupatinath | Kathmandu |
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu
When we arrive in Kathmandu, a representative from Deshatan Travels and Tours will meet us at the airport and transport us to our hotel. In the afternoon, we’ll have a pre-trip meeting where we’ll meet our trek leader and other team members. We can use this time to ask the management and trek leader any questions we have about our trip. In the evening, Deshatan Travels and Tours will host a welcome dinner. We will have excellent Nepalese cuisine for dinner, which will introduce us to the country’s food culture.
Day 2: Hike to Champadevi
Take a morning hike up to Champadevi hill today (at 7,500 feet). Once at the top, you will be rewarded with a breathtaking view of the mountain range stretching from Mt. Manaslu in the west to the Himalayas in the east. Back at the hotel, you can relax for the afternoon or visit the nearby villages of Pharping, known for its Buddhist monasteries, and Dakshinkali, which has a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Kali.
3–4 hours of trekking
Day 3: Flight to Lukla in the Khumbu Region
Today you will fly to Lukla, which is located in the Sagarmatha National Park. Check into the Everest Summit Lodge upon arrival. After an early lunch, take an acclimatization walk up to Bom Danda village (9,840 feet).
Day 4: Trek to Monjo
You’ll be trekking to Monjo today. Pass through Sherpa settlements on gentle trails, taking in the scenery of the Dudh Kosi Valley. Lunch will be served in the village of Phakding (8,700 feet). Continue for another three hours to Monjo. Porters resting outside brightly painted tea houses, weathered and windblown trekkers winding their way back to Lukla, and prayer flags fluttering in the breeze — a magical first day on the trail.
6 hours of trekking
Day 5: Excursion to Thachok Danda
Today, your Sherpa guide will take you on a hike to Thachok Danda, which is located just above 9,840 feet, to help you acclimate to the altitude. Views of the Thamserku, Kongde Ri, and Numbur Himal peaks are spectacular from this vantage point. In Monjo, spend the night.
6 hours of trekking
Day 6: Trek to Mende
Today, after a three-hour walk at a leisurely pace, you will arrive in the heart of Khumbu, Namche Bazaar (11,320 feet). Take a well-earned break for lunch and explore this vibrant market town perched on the crest of a hill. A winding path will lead you to Teso and then to Mende from here. Enjoy the views and, most importantly, the fully-electrified lodge once you arrive at Mende. This lodge is off the beaten path, providing tranquillity and a chance to recharge.
6 hours of trekking
Day 7: Day Excursion to Thame
Thame is a village near Tibet that is home to a Buddhist monastery that is nearly 350 years old. The walk from Mende to Thame is leisurely and enjoyable. Overnight at Mende Lodge. Enjoy a cultural program organized by the staff in the evening.
Day 8: Trek to Tashinga via Khumjung
To get to Khumjung, walk past water-powered prayer wheels and fluttering prayer flags. Sir Edmund Hillary established one of the first schools in Khumbu here. If classes are not in session, you can look around the school. You will trek up to Syangboche from Khumjung. Pheasants, wild chickens, and Himalayan Thar (similar to a mountain goat) are frequently seen on these rarely traveled trails. Overnight in Tashinga.
Time spent trekking: 5 hours
Day 9: Trek to Sherpa Monastery in Tengboche and onto Pangboche
Descend to the Dudh Koshi River, then gradually ascend to the Tengboche plateau through a rhododendron forest (12,700 feet). On the trail, it is common to be accompanied by Buddhist monks and traders. Visit Tengboche Monastery, the most famous monastery in Khumbu, during the lunch break. Pass through Deboche, where there is a convent, before continuing along the Imja Drangka River to Pangboche. Your Pangboche lodge is right on the Everest trail, near the base of Ama Dablam.
Time spent trekking: 6 hours
Day 10: Trek to Ama Dablam Base Camp
Congratulations! You’ve arrived at the summit of the trek, Ama Dablam Base Camp (15,750 feet). Ama Dablam, at 22,349 feet, is one of the most beloved mountains in the Khumbu region. Make your way up to Lhabarm after crossing the Imja Drangka River. You will be standing directly in front of the mountain ridge. Stay the night in Pangboche; it will be a festive evening.
6 hours of trekking
Day 11: Take an Alternate Route Back to Tashinga
Cross the Mengbo and Dudh Koshi rivers to reach the peaceful trail on the other side. Along this less-traveled path, you’ll see panoramic vistas and charming stone houses. Follow the normal trail back to Tashinga once you reach Tengboche.
Time spent trekking: 5 hours
Day 12: Return to Monjo
Continue down to Monjo, stopping for lunch at Namche Bazaar. There will be plenty of time for last-minute souvenir purchases. The path descends to Monjo, where the Everest Summit Lodge is located.
Time spent trekking: 5 hours
Day 13: Trek Back to Lukla via an Alternate Route over the Gumila
Today you will return to Phakding by walking on the opposite side of the Dudh Koshi River. Before crossing the river for the final time and arriving at Ghat, pay a visit to the Gumila Monastery. After lunch at Tadi Koshi, you’ll find yourself back where you started, in Lukla, for your final night in the Khumbu.
6 hours of trekking
Day 14: Fly to Kathmandu
You’ll leave the mountains behind today and fly back to Kathmandu. When you arrive in Kathmandu, you will be greeted and taken to the hotel of your choice.
Day 15: Discover Boudhanath Stupa & Pashupatinath
You will visit Pashupatinath and Boudhanath Stupas today. Pashupatinath is one of the holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites on the planet. The temple is dedicated to Shiva, Nepal’s guardian deity, and is located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Boudhanath Stupa, also known as Khasti Chitya, is one of the country’s oldest stupas. In Kathmandu, spend the night.
INCLUDED
- Accommodation in Standard Hotels on Twin Sharing Basis
- Equipment
- Domestic Flights
- Local Guide & Support Staff
- All Private Ground Transportation Including Airport Transfers
- Meals in the Mountain
- Small-Group Adventure
- Guaranteed Departures
- Lifetime Deposit
- No Booking Fee
International flights are not included, for your information. Unless you request a private room, rooms are usually shared by two people. You can also upgrade to better hotels in the mountains and even in cities. Please specify your customized services during the booking process or contact our Destination & Products Specialist.
MEALS
In Kathmandu, we will be served a buffet-style breakfast, and the Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek will include all meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). We eat breakfast and dinner in the tea houses/lodges where we spend the night, and lunch on the way to the next destination, while on the trek. Nepalese, Tibetan, continental, and Indian cuisines are popular choices on the menu.
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