Mount Ama Dablam (6,812 meters/22,349 feet) is one of the most prominent mountain peaks which lies in the Everest region of Nepal. Ama Dablam dreamt about the mountain to summit both for novices and for experienced climbers where they can test their all-climbing skills at their best.

This striking peak can be seen on the way to Everest base camp which is situated northeast of lower Pangboche village(3900m) across the Imja River. Ama Dablam means “mother’s necklace”, an iconic mountain that no one can be helped without noticing while trekking to Everest base camp.

Mount Ama Dablam, the first recorded ascent took place in 1961 by Sir Edmund Hillary who at first, thought it was unclimbable when he was here in 1951 on a British expedition.

Since its ascension, this 6812-meter-high mountain has become a great attraction among visitors as hundreds of climbers arrive at its base to summit this beautiful mountain.

The summit of Mount Ama Dablam provides you with a breathtaking 360-degree view of the surrounding mountains which include the world’s highest Mount Everest (8848.86M), 3rd highest Mount Kanchenjunga (8586M), 4th highest Mount Lhotse (8516M), 5th highest mount Makalu (8463M), Thamserku, Khantega and many other surrounding mountains.

To inform princes of Qatar have come in recent pandemic and submitted Ama Dablam whereas he had summited Mount Everest in 2013. So, you can figure out the charm of climbing Mount Ama Dablam.

Our company has been providing all the best-customized climbing itineraries for Mount Ama Dablam Climbing according to your fitness. we also provide the best arrangements, and services accompanied by our professional licensed climbing guides who have a great amount of experience in the Nepal Himalayas for decades.

Getting to the trailhead of Mount Ama Dablam Base camp

Although you can start the journey via Jiri or Sallari which takes a long time the best option and as well as time-saving way is to take a flight to Lukla airport which only takes about 30 minutes to reach from Kathmandu airport.

Just Landed at Lukla airport for our Ama Dablam Expedition.

After landing at Lukla your actual adventure journey begins following a similar route to the Everest base camp trek until Pangboche. It takes about 5 days to reach Pangboche from Lukla including an acclimatization day in Namche Bazaar. Pangboche, which is the nearest village from where your approach trek to Ama Dablam begins.

It takes about 3 hours to reach the base camp on this iconic mountain from Pangboche. Ama Dablam base camp is situated in a lovely setting in an alpine meadow at 4600 meters (15092 feet) above sea level which provides a magnificent view of the surrounding mountains.

There are two lodges and several tents during the climbing season which mark the locality of Ama Dablam base camp. The Streams running nearby through the meadow supply the main source of water for climbers and the lodges.

Acclimatization process and climbing route for Mount Ama Dablam

You have a few days of acclimatization at base camp before setting foot on Mount Ama Dablam. Then we use two camps before the summit (some use three camps) in which the process of acclimatization, rest, and recovery takes place by climbing the upper camps and back to the base camp.

When you are well acclimatized and ready for the actual Climb to the summit we proceed to camp one (5700M) which goes via an interim camp. This climb is mostly scrambling on rocks and rock slabs. After this, you can use fixed ropes to the summit which are already fixed by Sherpa for your safety.

Camp one to camp two (6000M) is a vertical climb mainly on rock slabs with few snow and ice sections and also pass-through technical sections of the yellow tower before reaching camp two.

The last push for the summit starts early in the morning and this section involves many vertical climbs that go through snow ridge and gully and also through the traditional camp three (6300M) which is situated by the hanging serac. Eventually, the climbing traverses through the mushroom ridge and takes you to the summit of Mount Ama Dablam (6812M).

acclimatization training

Climbing Ama Dablam in the spring season.

The Spring season (March, April, and May) provides the most favorable weather for climbing Ama Dablam. Spring is the best time of year and also the most crowded however, this season provides a better weather window for summiting mountains.

Normally the temperature remains mostly colder in the Himalayas and especially during the night time however, this season is comparatively less cold than the autumn season. During the daytime, it is warmer with brighter sun and the weather normally stays clear until the afternoon thus spring season is picked by many to summit Mount Ama Dablam.

ama dablam expedition in spring

Ama Dablam Climbing in the autumn season.

The Autumn season (September, October, and November) is the second most preferable season to climb Mount Ama Dablam. Although the autumn season is a bit colder compared to the spring season this season also provides a good weather window with a better view from the summit. In this season, the night and the morning are colder but as soon as the sun comes out it turns into a pleasant day.

Just for a reminder, early September is less recommended. Early September still has some humidity from the monsoon so the clouds built up earlier than October and November which might ruin the view from the summit

amadablam expedition in autumn

Required permits and fees for climbing Ama Dablam.

During the spring season (March, April, and May) it costs USD 400 per head.

During the autumn season (September, October, and November) it costs USD 200 per head.

During the winter season (December, January, February) and summer season (June, July, August) it only costs $100 per head.

Also, you have to deposit USD 2000 as part of the “garbage deposit” which is refundable as per the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) rule after climbing.

Trekking equipment

Duffel bag

You need a duffel bag that is supposed to be waterproof with a strap along with a TSA lock. in your duffel bag, you keep all the clothes and essential gear while trekking up to Ama Dablam base camp which will be carried by our porter. Regarding the size, you can choose from 100 liters to 140 liters duffel as this size all you to fit most of the things you need for trekking.

Sleeping bag

it is the most important piece of equipment for trekking and climbing. Normally the smaller and lighter the size, the more expensive it is. Regarding the warmth of sleeping bags, sleeping bags are warmer than synthetic ones. you need to bring the sleeping bag that rates up to -20c and a liner just in case it feels colder.

Daypack bag

It's a daypack bag that you carry while waking where you put your wallet, camera, water bottle, rain cover, fleece jacket, and windproof jacket. Regarding the size of the daypack bag, the size of a small-medium 30 to 40-liter day bag with some side pockets where you can fit your water bottle or gloves is good. Moreover, if you can fit your Camelbak in your daily carry it is more efficient in the coldest weather as your water doesn't freeze.

Water bottle

You can bring two water bottles in which you can drink in one and treat water in another to refill again. (Nalgene water bottle is good as you can put hot water as well if you want) you also can bring Camelbak which can be very handy for climbing.

Upper body

Short sleeve synthetic t-shirts*3 (while trekking you sweat a lot so, synthetic t-shirts are best to bring as they are light and dry fast)

Wind shirts*1

Long sleeve Merino wool t-shirts*2

Synthetic insulated jacket (you can use it for climbing as well)

Fleece glove

Insulated gloves

Buff (trail gets very dusty with trekkers and animals passing by you so, you can use it as a mask)

Sunglass

Sun hat

Fleece hat

Rain gear or poncho.

Lower body

Trekking shoes (prober boots with grip is recommended as trail are rough so you might twist your ankle)

Slipper or lightweight shoes (it is handy to wear in the guest house when you have done day trekking)

Cotton hiking shocks

Hiking pants*2

Fleece trouser

Underwear trousers*2

Underwear

Waterproof paint

Miscellaneous items

Items for drinking water treatments such as Steripen, iodine tablets, chlorine liquids, or water filters. (if you using liquids or tablets it might bring a different taste in water so you can bring some juice-powder to bring a nice taste)

Fast-drying camp towel (most guesthouses don't provide a towel for a shower so it's good to have one)

body wipes (it comes in handy if you don't take a shower, especially in higher altitudes where there are no showers)

toilet papers

lip balm

Sunscreens (minimum of SPF 40 plus as in higher altitude sunlight are direct and more penetrating.

Earplugs (it is handy stuff as most guest house rooms are separated by plywood. So, sometimes your next-room trekkers might be noisy talkers or snores.

Mobile phone (you can use it as an alarm or there are internet services in most of the guesthouses so, you can use it if you want to communicate)

Diary

Chargers with an adapter (you can charge your gadgets along the trail with hydro-powered electricity in the lower region and sun-powered in the higher region)

Camera

Medical kit (Diamox, Imodium, ibuprofen, throat lozenges, tape, scissor,

Zip-lock plastic bag (Although you put your all stuff in a duffel bag, a Zip-lock bag can come in handy when you want to separate your items like toiletries, socks, underwear, and smelly clothes)

Headlamp or torchlight

Hand sanitizer

Trekking sticks (most people use them and it is very helpful while walking rocky trails and especially for knees going downhill.

Sandal

Pocket knife

Pee-bottle (it's handy if you don't want to go out of the room during the night)

For climbing our company arrange accommodation at the base intent as well as food and guide. We also provide equipment for climbing such as ropes, ice hammers, and ice screws. If you need a porter to carry your day pack while climbing on the mountain we also arrange an additional cost of USD 70.

Buying climbing gear is more expensive back home so, so we can arrange all the gear for an additional cost of USD 200. (The cost of renting gear keeps changing so, please enquire for an updated price)

These are the lists below you need to bring for the Ama Dablam Expedition.

Synthetic insulated paint

Shell jacket (which you can put on top of the down jacket while climbing)

Insulated snow pant

Thick climbing shocks

Mountaineering boot

Snow goggle

Climbing harness

crampons

Ice ax

Belay device (black diamond ATC XP which is perfect for the progressive climber, excellent braking capabilities, and durable design)

Climbing helmet

Locking carabineers*2 (D shaped)

Non-locking carabineers

Ascender

Gaiters

Mountaineering gloves

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I can’t say enough great things about Kumar and Santosh at Discover Altitude. They set my trip up with minimal notice, even made some custom changes and everything went perfectly. They have great connections for everything tourism in Nepal. If you want a guide to show you around Kathmandu-they’ve got you. If you want to go for a trek-it’s their bread and butter. If you want to go for an expedition at half the cost of western companies with guides whose experience will blow your mind-easy day. Whether you’re planning a trip for next year or next week they will take care of you like family. They took the time to have tea with me and discuss my trip from start to finish over a map, they held my luggage safely while I was in the mountains, and they checked in at possible friction points (like flights) to make sure everything was going well.

I’ve heard horror stories from backpackers who used other companies and there are a ton around here. It was overwhelming for me to pick one, but Discover Altitude was recommended to me so I figured I’d give them a try. This is now the second trip they planned for me. I also recommended them to some friends who did a luxury Everest view trip with them and had nothing but good things to say. You can roll the dice and try someone else, but if you want to take the safe bet and know that you’ll have an amazing trip at a competitive price there’s no other option.

If you want to experience true, kind Nepali hospitality and a great trek, don’t look for another agency.

I had the incredible opportunity to complete 4 different treks with Discover Altitude: Three Passes, ABC, Annapurna Circuit and Langtang. Each time, the experience exceeded my expectations! The owners, Kumar and Santosh, along with their guides are exceptionally professional, knowledgeable and attentive to every detail. Everything was very well planned for all treks, and I felt safe even at the highest altitudes, thanks to their friendly and supportive guides.

There are many agencies to choose from, and I visited many, but when I met Kumar and Santosh the quality of their personalities quickly became evident. They treated me as a friend they genuinely wanted to support, not just a client, caring only about the money. Even if I hadn’t signed up, they would have treated me the same, not as potential or lost business. This authenticity is why I chose them! This was the only agency where I had that gut feeling, which turned out to be correct. They always went the extra mile. Before each trek, they spent a lot of time going through all the details with me to ensure I had everything I needed and was ready to go. They also checked up on me along the way. During all these times, they truly became my friends!

If you want to experience true, kind Nepali hospitality and a great trek, don’t look for another agency. They are also very competitively priced for both solo and group trips! I cannot recommend them highly enough!

Mustang - Kagbeni, Muktinath 6-day tour

We chose a 6-day course that tours Kagbeni and Muktinath, the gateway to Mustang from Kathmandu. It takes 3 days to actually walk, so it's a safe course even for beginners.

Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom (30-minute flight), then hike 3 hours to Kagbeni. Hike 5-6 hours to Muktinath. Return to Jomsom via a different route. Take a lunch break at Rupna on the way. Fly to Pokhara. Fly back to Kathmandu.

It was late May before the rainy season, but we were blessed with clear skies and were able to see the beautiful mountain ranges of Nilgiri and Annapurna. The desolate landscape of Mustang was very beautiful, and it was a very interesting experience to get a glimpse of the life of the villagers in Kagbeni.

It was quite hot during the daytime walks in late May. Short sleeves are fine. If you don't want to get sunburned, wear thin long sleeves. Since it gets cold in the mornings and evenings in Muktinath, I wore a light down jacket, but if you layer up a warm long sleeve jacket, you can wear a hiking jacket instead of a down jacket.

Our trekking guide, Amar, was very kind and not only guided us on hiking but also carefully explained the history and people's lives. (In English) He always took care to make the trek comfortable, and the walking pace was adjusted to suit our physical strength, so we were able to enjoy it without any strain.

Kumar handled advance reservations and questions, and he responded to emails very quickly. After arriving in Kathmandu, I visited the office and Kumar gave me a brief explanation of the schedule. In Kathmandu, Santosh handled my communications and accompanied me to the transfer between the hotel and the airport. Both of them were cheerful and kind.
During the tour, I asked to change my plan to stay in Pokhara for two nights after the trek (of course, the additional hotel fee was at my own expense), and I am grateful that he quickly and readily responded to my request, such as changing my flight on the return trip.

A Once-in-a-lifetime EBC Trekking Trip

What a once-in-a-lifetime trek to EBC! Waking up at midnight to dogs barking or in the morning to birds chirping and singing and the sound of rushing river, looking out the window and seeing the mountain so close as if within reach, roaming around Namche Bazaar and checking out the local markets, setting off in the sound of school children's morning drill, crossing rivers and valleys over the suspension bridges, passing the mani stones in the villages and the stupas on the trail, watching porters with oversized load strapped on their heads stepping to the lively beat of loud Nepali songs, navigating rocks uphill inside the dark clouds and white-out snow, trekking on the winding trail through dusty forests, misty mountain passes, wide open scrub land, and rugged and rocky barren land, with the famous and mysterious mountain peaks seemingly around every corner or suddenly elusive behind the wandering clouds, and flying down in helicopter provided every moment to admire the mountainous landscape and appreciate local life in this harsh environment. It’s been almost two weeks since I came back yet the sceneries and sounds on the trail still linger.

The EBC trek was also grueling - the long distance, the high elevation, the thin air at times mixed with dust or animal smell, the coldness at night, the completely unpredictable weather that could change by the minute – and every little inconvenience could pile on the exhaustion from a long day of trekking, but the thoughtful services by my guide Krishna made all these bearable. Every day after arriving at the tea house he made sure food was ordered and I had a spot to sit next to the stove to warm up. Every morning before we leave the tea house, he made sure bill was paid and everything was packed and ready. On the trail he was patient, watchful, and protective when the yaks and horses approaching. My tour company Discover Altitude was very flexible and allowed me to change my trekking schedule on the fly, including booking tea houses during peak season and securing single room occupancy. In fact, the three unplanned tea houses in Jorsalle, Phungi Thenga, and Dughla, allowed me to enjoy the real serenity near nature and away from crowds. The company also booked a helicopter, outside of my original plan, to fly me out back in Kathmandu in time. Their flexibility was crucial for me to have a successful and enjoyable EBC trekking trip.

Thank you Krishna for your kind-hearted service.

And thank you Santosh for showing me the street food, the hidden temples, and the vibrant life around the old town of Kathmadu.

EBC with Amar, the best guide!!

I did the Everest Base Camp trek (8 days to reach EBC, Day 9 was to Kala Patthar). Started at the end of April and finished in May. We had great weather that time of year. The early days in the trek were warm enough for leggings and a lightweight shirt. A few people were in shorts. Day 7 was the first day I needed to wear down clothing items, gloves or a warm hat. Other days could be done with a baseball cap and a few layers - started the day with a windwall jacket and would switch to a vest or just my long sleeve dry fit top while trekking. The cardio keeps you pretty warm. Taking altitude sickness medication is key. Start taking it a day before you leave. We had no issue with altitude sickness but several people at the tea houses were not as lucky.

Kumar, the owner of Discover Altitude, organized everything for us and it was planned perfectly. He booked the best tea houses for us and everything was so well-organized that all we had to think about was making it to the top. Amar was our AMAZING guide. His brother Shukla was the porter. They were the nicest, most professional duo. Amar took very good care of us and it was obvious that he was one of the most well-respected guides on the trail. He knew everyone and was so experienced that we had a lot of tips and guidance that I don’t feel everyone else had on the mountain. Definitely request amar as your guide. We quickly realized how important the planning is and who your guide is for success on this trek.

Great experience and recommend doing Kala Patthar early the next morning for sunrise views of Everest!

Discover Altitude is the best!

Discover Altitude is the best trekking guide / tour operator in Nepal. Two days ago my friend and I reached Everest Base Camp on May 4th (trekking day 8).

On day 9, helicopter picked us up at Gorakshep - last tea house before EBC. Helicopter transported us back to Kathmandu via Lukla — 2.5 hour stop for refueling and other logistics. Hiking back down 3 extra days is not for everyone.

Reaching EBC was a small miracle for me. I was the biggest person (XXL) trekking. I trained for over a year… lost significant amount of weight to even attempt EBC. Everything had to go perfectly and it did. Planning was key. Some days were incredibly challenging and required very-very slow / steady pace.

At every step my guide was right there to support as needed. On some hills my guide was 12 inches behind me in case I lost balance from exhaustion.

We were blessed to have Amar as our guide and his younger brother, Shukla, as porter. They did everything for us … from finding bathrooms, ordering meals, dealing with hotels, first aid, and fun to talk with too. Multiple times during the trek other guides whispered to us that Amar is one of the best guides in the region.

We opted for the luxury tour with nicer hotels + helicopter ride to Lukla to start + helicopter return from the top. Paying extra for luxury tour is worth every penny. We met some hikers not having a good experience. Painfully obvious they chose the wrong guide / tour operator.

If you are in perfect shape and you’ve trekked Nepal many times before- maybe having the best guide isn’t as critical. But for us we relied on our guides for every decision … even down to what to eat and drink at different altitudes.

TIPS:

1- take diamox right from the start (1 day before starting the trek)

2- take helicopter to/from Lukla. If you don’t take helicopter, be prepared to sit around for days waiting on weather to clear for airplane flight. People stuck at the airport waiting multiple days to get out aren’t having a good time.

3- go vegetarian. You’ll love ra-ra noodle vegetable soup

4- bring tons of electrolyte packets and drink 5 liters/day

5- pack for very cold days at the end (EBC). Both outer-wear gear and warm jackets for nights at the hotel. Be prepared for extremely dry air at night. Bring nasal spray to help breath through your nose.

6- get plenty NPR cash in Lukla or Kathmandu. In a pinch, tea house hotels can run your CC to give you NPR cash… will cost 10% extra charge.

7- tip your guides as generously as you can

8- don’t bring huge camera unless you are ok lugging the extra weight. Newer iPhone or Android do fantastic job.

9- go slow. Don’t skip rest (acclimatizing) days.

10- Book your trip with Discover Altitude. Kumar will email you immediately with details to help you customize your trip. He will work through every question / idea with patience. We had at least a dozen unusual requests including special activities in Kathmandu after the trek. Kumar and our guides made them all happen. Remember to request booking at nicer hotels.

11- go with friend or family you really enjoy being with for two weeks. Having someone to motivate you and just hang out together makes the trip so much better.

12- day 2 to Namche might be your hardest day, particularly after Hillary Bridge… 1-2 hours straight uphill at the end. Don’t give up. Go slow and ask for help (horse available if can’t make it up that hill).

Unforgettable experience in beautiful mountains

This was my first trek in Nepal and it was truly amazing. The trip was very well organized, our guide Thakur was very friendly and always selected great places for rest and food. Our porter Chandra was very helpful and always in the good mood, although he needed to carry a lot more than we did.
The surrounding of Manaslu is amazing piece of nature full of wild animals, beautiful plants, breathtaking views and nice locals in the villages. Also the journey to the start of the trek by local transport was unforgettable experience.
I would recommend this tour to all trekkers, who are looking for great adventure in beautiful mountains and don't want to share the track with crowds as it could happen at the better known treks around Everest or Annapurna.
You should be ready to step out of the comfort zone for few moments - yes, few ascents were challenging due to high altitude and it was very cold one night we spent at Dharmasala - the last village before Larkey Pass.
After our comeback to Kathmandu we had very nice lunch with Kumar and Santosh - the guys from Discover Altitude who told us many interesting facts about life in Nepal.
All in all it was one of the best experiences in my life and in few years I will definitely come back to Nepal and go for another trek with Discover Altitude.

Best of Nepal

Excellent. Very intelligent crew and warm-hearted people.😃🙏❤️ Good Organisation and professional. I can recommend for all, young or older. The best company in Nepal. I will soon back in Nepal and I will immediately with the Agency. You can go to the office and trink tee or coffee together and organize together the Trip to everywhere. Trust and professional makes the travel better. And the crew so nice and funny 😀❤️🙏😃

No. of Person	Price Per Person
1 person	US$6500

Ama Dablam Expedition Cost 2025

Getting to the trailhead of Mount Ama Dablam Base camp

Acclimatization process and climbing route for Mount Ama Dablam

Climbing Ama Dablam in the spring season.

Ama Dablam Climbing in the autumn season.

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Itinerary

Day 1:Arrival in Kathmandu

Day 2:City Tour and Expedition Preparation Day

Day 3:Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding

Day 4:Trekking to Namche Bazaar

Day 5:Acclimatization day, Day Tour to Everest View Hotel

Day 6:Trek to Pangboche

Day 7:Trek to the base camp of mount Ama Dablam

Day 8:Acclimatization day

Day 9:Training day and Pooja

Day 10:Trek to Camp I

Day 11:Hike to camp II (5700m) and back to Ama Dablam Base Camp.

Day 12:Rest day

Day 13:Rest Day

Day 14:Trek to Camp I

Day 15:Summit Day and Back to Camp II

Day 16:Descend to Base Camp

Day 17:Descend to Namche Bazaar

Day 18:Descend to Lukla

Day 19:Flight to Kathmandu

Day 20:Final Departure

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Unforgettable experience in beautiful mountains

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