Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek is one of the popular trekking destinations for trekkers who prefer to be in the Khumbu Region of eastern Nepal. It is a unique trail leading us to one of the third most popular base camps the Mt. Ama Dablam Base Camp (4600m/15092ft). The trail is filled with colorful flora and fauna along with the mighty Himalayas and the most popular settlement of the Sherpa, the abode of the Himalayas.
Ama Dablam literally in the local language means ‘Mothers Necklace’, the mountain has such a lovely shape as if a mother is welcoming her children spreading her arms. This will be an easy trek for travelers who lack time to be at the Everest Base Camp but prefer to be in the Khumbu Region along with the view of Mt. Everest.
The mountain Ama Dablam rises with an altitude of 6812m/22349ft, making it one of the most viewed mountain while in the Everest trek and also one of the most magnificent mountains with its unique shape, trekkers in this region will witness Ama Dablam frequently during the trek, making it one of the fascinating mountains since it was scaled in 13th March 1961 by a group of an expedition led by Sir Edmund Hillary.
The highlight of the trek is not only to be in the Mt. Ama Dablam Base Camp, but it’s an open site for every traveler to observe the culture along with the natural environment, vegetation, and the Himalayas. The Sherpa’s’ hospitality their unique custom and tradition will provide us with new experiences during the trek. Visiting the monastery, spinning the Mani (praying wheel), viewing the fluttering praying flag all the way, crossing the suspension bridges, etc will be the center of attraction.
With the diversity of the region, the trek will start with a cultural tour of the Kathmandu valley, flying to Lukla will be an exciting one for travelers. Throughout the trail, the diversity of vegetation and landscape will astonish us before reaching Namche Bazaar the capital city of the Sherpas, accompanied by modern facilities like ATM’s, Banking, Hospital, Schools, etc. a day extra for acclimatization in the Namche Bazaar will help us to hike all the way to Everest view Hotel and visit a museum nearby. With a couple of day's trek, we can reach Tengboche and then hike to Ama Dablam Base Camp. During the expedition season, we will be able to spend time with the expedition group heading towards Ama Dablam.
Further descending downhill, we will be at Lukla for our flight back to Kathmandu the capital city of Nepal.
Discover Altitude has specially design Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek Itinerary with frequent field visits by our professional staff who have more than a decade long experience to make sure the program goes according to the itinerary mentioned below. If you want to continue Everest Base Camp with combined Ama Dablam Base Camp, the possible best itinerary can be Everest Base Camp and Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek.
For the convenience of our client minute detailed itinerary, cost, highlights, pictures, and the map has been provided. As it is an energetic trek in the Himalayas, so the trekkers can visit this trail every season throughout the year. Regarding the Ama Dablam Base Camp Trekking Cost, it varies on the number of days and people.
Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek Difficulty
Ama Dablam which lies in the Everest region of Nepal, is one of the most fascinating mountains in the entire Everest region. The trek and the trail to Ama Dablam Base Camp starts after landing into Lukla airport, which is also the same to Everest Base Camp Trek.
Moreover, Ama Dablam trail is a moderate trek as compared to Everest trek as the last overnight camp for Ama Dablam trek is Pengboche, whereas for Everest base Camp trek, trekkers need to go further uphill 4 days to reach Everest.
Till Pengboche, the trail will be easy going with the majestic views of the Himalayas and the surrounding hills and valleys of the Khumbu region, without any altitude worries.
Of course, trekking into the Himalayas includes ascending and descending all the way but in the context of Ama Dablam trek, we will be following a smooth going well-maintained trail through the forest into the Himalayas.
This will be with an extra day for acclimatization in Namche Bazaar before reaching Pengboche, which will help trekkers to cope up with the surrounding environment of the Himalayas.
Further, Pengboche is just 3930 meters and also the last overnight camp before heading to Aa Dablam Base Camp. Trekkers need to hike from Pengboche to Ama Dablam Base Camp (4600m), this is a day tour because there are no alternative teahouses in the Ama Dablam Base Camp area.
All these makes Ama Dablam trek an easy-going trail for all age group and for a layman trekker as well.
Best Time for Ama Dablam Base Camp
Ama Dablam Trek is low altitude trail as compared to Everest trek, so trekkers can trek to Ama Dablam Base Camp throughout the year.
The main trouble in the high Himalaya trek comes mainly during the winter where thick snow covers all the trail but trekking to Ama Dablam is possible even during the winter season.
For the magnificent views, floral and fauna, clear blue sky with spotless Himalayas we recommended trekkers to choose January-April and August-December for Ama Dablam Trek. As the month May-July is Monsoon season in Nepal, below Namche Bazaar, trekkers will experience some rainfall, this makes the trail slippery.
Further, the view of the Himalayas will not be clear due to cloud.
Ama Dablam Trek Route
Ama Dablam Trek Route is same with the Everest Base Camp as both lies in the Khumbu/Everest region of Nepal. Trekkers will need to take stunning domestic flight to Lukla and further hike all the way to Pengboche, the last overnight teahouse camp for Ama Dablam.
Further, the very next day, trekkers need to explore a day hike all the way to Ama Dablam Base Camp. This will be through rocky trail but fair enough to hike. From Pengboche, Everest trail passes further uphill for 4 days to reach Everest Base Camp.
Trail to Ama Dablam passes after landing to Lukla airport, this will take us to Phakding and then to Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar will also be our acclimatization place, spending two night in Namche we will hike to Pengboche before visiting Ama Dablam Base Camp.
Further, through the same trekking route which we followed all the way uphill, we descend back to Lukla on the 2nd day from Pengboche, before taking a flight back to Kathmandu.
