Everest Base Camp Trek (EBC) and Ama Dablam Base Camp Combo Trek is a unique two-in-one package designed by Discover Altitude Treks for those who prefer to be at the base of the two most desired mountains of the Everest Region.
This is one of the most fascinating trekking destinations for trekkers who prefer to be in the Khumbu Region of eastern Nepal covering the most popular base camp i.e. the Everest Base Camp and the Ama Dablam Base Camp.
This is a compiled trail leading to the first and third most popular base camp in the Himalayas of Nepal, the second being the Annapurna Base Camp. This is a unique two-in-one program to do in the majestic Himalayas.
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 ‘Mother Necklace’.
The mountain has such a lovely shape as if a mother is welcoming her children by spreading her arms. Ama Dablam Hike will be an easy trek for travelers compared to the Everest Base Camp. However, through this combo trek, you will be acclamatize visiting the Ama Dablam first and then the Everest.
To make it easy going into the Himalayas, trekking to Ama Dablam Base Camp will help to acclimatize trekkers before reaching the Base Camp of Everest. So completing both the base camps in one itinerary will be profitable for any adventurous trekkers who are in the Khumbu Region of Nepal.
The mountain Ama Dablam rises with an altitude of 6,812m (22349 ft), making it one of the most viewed mountains in the Everest region. Trekkers in this region will witness Mt. Ama Dablam frequently during the trek, making it one of the most fascinating mountains since it was summited back on 13th March 1961 by a group of an expedition led by Sir Edmund Hillary.
However, Mt. Everest is one of the highest mountains in the world with an altitude of 8,848. 86 m (29,032 ft), was scaled on 29th May 1953 by Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary.
The highlight of the trek is not only being at the Everest Base Camp 5,364 m(17,598 ft) and Ama Dablam Base Camp 4,600 m (15,092 ft), but it’s an open site for every traveler to observe the culture along with nature and Himalayas including being at the top of Kala Patthar 5,545 m (18,192 ft) for the stunning sunrise view.
The Sherpa’s hospitality and unique customs and traditions will provide you with a new experience 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, flying to Lukla will be an exciting experience for travelers. Throughout the trail, the diversity of vegetation and landscape will astonish one before reaching Namche Bazaar the capital city of the Sherpa kingdom.
Accompanied by modern facilities like ATMs, Banking, Hospitals, Schools, etc. a day extra for acclimatization in the Namche Bazaar will help you to hike to Everest View Hotel (3880M) and visit a museum and monastery nearby.
On a day trek, you can reach Tengboche and then hike to Ama Dablam Base Camp. During the expedition season, you can enjoy time with the group of expedition heading towards Ama Dablam.
From Ama Dablam Base Camp, you will ascend for your next awaited journey to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar. Further descending downhill for a couple of days you will be at Lukla for your flight back to Kathmandu the capital city of Nepal.
Discover Altitude has specially designed two in one program for Everest Base Camp and Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek Itinerary with frequent field visits by our professional staff to make sure the program goes according to the itinerary mentioned below. For the convenience of our client minute detailed itinerary, cost, highlights, pictures, and the map have been provided.
As it is an energetic trek in the Himalayas, trekkers can visit this trail every season throughout the year. Regarding the Everest Base Camp and Ama Dablam Base Camp Trekking Cost, it vary from the number of days and people.
We are flexible to revise and customize the itinerary according to the allocated time and interest as far as possible to make sure the needs and interests of our valuable clients are accomplished.
Accommodation during the Everest Base Camp and Ama Dablam Trek
Accommodation during the trek is the most frequently asked question by trekkers. To speak the truth many lodges and tea houses are being operated in the Himalayas region but are limited by the occupancy of rooms and also the number of hotels.
As the Himalayan region is a conserved area, only a limited number of hotels/lodges/tea houses can be seen but it depends upon the altitude where we are. The more we ascend the less number of hotels and lodges can be seen, further as the elevation increases the level of accommodation decreases. Normally in Lukla and Namche Bazaar, more hotels and lodges are found than the other overnight places.
The accommodation in the trek will be basic, with attached toilets in some of the places below 3,500m, here is some of the basic information about the lodges/hotels and tea house during the trek to the Everest Base Camp according to the Day To Day itinerary to EBC:
Lukla
Lukla is the gateway to the Everest region and the only airport in the Himalayas, which is around a 30-minute flight from the main airport of Kathmandu. The air distance between Kathmandu and Lukla is 136 km making it a 30-minute flight.
The airport in Lukla is situated at an altitude of 2,840m and is a small airport with a runway of 527m which makes only small aircraft fly. It is also the main town to carry the goods received from the city to transfer to the higher region of Everest.
This makes Lukla a big and busy town in the mountains, keeping all this in mind the locals have been operating different standards of hotels in Lukla from basic to standard, from attaching the toilet to normal, around 300 tourists can stay in the surrounding hotels in Lukla making it comfortable stay in.
Phakding
Phakding is the first overnight place for trekkers in the Everest region. It is a small village where trekkers prefer to stay while ascending to the Everest region only. The distance between Lukla and Phakding is 8km, which takes around 4 hours to trek.
Apart from these the hotels and lodges in Phakding are limited but some are resort-type and comfortable to stay with attached toilets and hot showers, during the peak season of trekking booking the hotel will be good to avoid sleeping in the dining hall.
Namche Bazaar
Namche Bazaar is one of the capital towns of the Himalayan region and a center for trade for the locals. It is 11 km from Phakding, Sufficient numbers of hotels, lodges, and resorts are available in the Namche.
The town is mainly used for acclimatization by the trekkers and also while descending trekkers prefer to stay a night extra making it a three-night stay spot but for locals, it is a center of trading.
Different categories of hotels and lodges are available from basic to attach toilets from hot showers to electric heater rooms. In the entire region, Namche provides sufficient facilities for trekkers.
Pangboche
Pangboche is a comparatively small village as it lies in the Himalayas and is 6 km far away from Namche Bazaar, fewer numbers of lodges and tea houses are operated but during heavy snowfall, the number of lodges and tea houses may decrease.
In Pangboche basic facilities of hotels and tea, houses are available but a hot shower is possible in every lodge and tea house. Some lodges provide an attached toilet, hot shower, and electric heater bedroom as well but need prior booking.
Dingboche
Dingboche is a very popular high-altitude acclimatization place for all trekkers, so trekkers prefer to stay 2 nights in Dingboche to acclimatize. It is 11 km away from Tangboche on the lap of the Himalayas, it is a big town with sufficient numbers of lodges and tea houses to accommodate more trekkers but only a limited number of the hotels provide attached toilets inside.
Normally hot shower is possible in all the lodges but outside, due to their high elevation the lodges and tea houses are not blessed with electricity facilities but they use solar power to generate electricity and charge batteries, accommodation is basic but good for any trekkers.
Lobuche
Lobuche is 8 km further uphill into the Himalayas from Dingboche, it is a small village mainly operated as tea houses and lodges for tourists. There are around 6 lodges but very basic, hardly some of the rooms have a private toilet inside but in the freezing winter better to use the toilet outside.
Upon request, some lodges provide hot water for bathing which needed to be paid extra. None of the rooms has heater facilities but provides blankets to keep warm. Overall in the high mountain areas, this sort of accommodation is fair enough to make us sleep well.
Gorakshep
Gorakshep is one of the highest elevations for any trekkers to be in the Everest region and finally overnight at this height. It is 12 km from Lobuche making it the last highest human settlement. Some lodges are operated during peak season but during the snowy month, it is very rare to see any lodges.
The lodges and tea houses are very basic but comfortable enough to sleep, no private toilet inside the lodge, it is all common toilets and bathrooms in the lodges but the lodges and tea houses provide blankets to avoid freezing cool.
Pheriche
Pheriche is a small village that trekkers enjoy while descending from the Everest Base Camp. It is 12 km lower than Gorakshep, but more lodges and tea houses can be seen operating than in Gorakshep.
Pheriche village has around 14 lodges and tea houses, some of them provide private toilets and hot shower facilities as well. Accommodations are basic but better than Gorakshep, they do provide blankets to make you sleep well.
Those are the villages where trekkers enjoy their overnight while trekking in the Everest region of Everest Base Camp.
Food During the Everest and Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek
Everest and Ama Dablma falls under the Everest Region, which is also popularly known as the Khumbu Region. This is the most popular region for trekkers and every year, thousands of trekkers steep into this region.
The entire region is divided into numerous trekking areas, providing multiple options for trekkers to choose from depending on their interests and timeframe. Thus, the Everest region is a renowned trekking destination for adventure lovers.
The flow of trekkers has increased the number of tea houses/lodges and professional cooks. Every lodge/teahouse has a menu and you can choose from multiple options. Foods vary from Continental, Nepali, Indian, Chinese, Italian, etc., so trekkers need not carry any of the foodstuffs with them. However, carrying some snacks will add benefits. These snacks, you can have while hiking during the trek before lunchtime or after.
