Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek - 10 Days

Early morning your trek guide will be meet you at your hotel and transfer you to airport by private vehicle for to Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla, the trail's first Sherpa village, is the beginning point of our trek. From Lukla, will start walking to reach Phakding, a tiny Sherpa settlement in the Dudh Koshi valley with a scattering of teahouses and cafés.You can see the good views from the plane terraced hills, Himalayas. After landing in the village of Lukla (2840m) we will meet our porters that guide will hire them in Lukla for your whole trek. The trail drops steeply for bit then descends to Chheplung (2660m) and Thado Khosi gaon there is suspension bridge that you have to cross after that you see the head of the valley Mt. Kusum Kanguru (6367m). After bridge climbs bit to reach at Ghat (2590m) on banks of the Dudh Koshi River just short visit at monastery then little easy walk then after climb again to reach at Phakding (2610m) Overnight at Teahouse.

After the breakfast at lodge, we will start hiking towards Namche Bazaar, the Sherpa homeland's capital. The trail cross the Dudh Koshi river and climb gently the valley to Toktak (2760m) and Benkar (2710m) The trail keeps close to the river valley and is lined with beautiful blue pine and rhododendron forest that is very spectacular in the spring months, when the flowers are in bloom and also you will see the beautiful waterfall. We will see the snow-capped peak of Thamserku (6623m) & Khumbi La (5765m) at Benkar. We cross the Dudh Kosi River at Benkar. From here it is only a short walk to Monjo (2840m).
we check our Sagarnatha (Everest) national park permit at check post. After checking the permits the trail steep rocky descend to large farm aftermath cross bridge at Dudh Kosi and follow the west banks. Just short distance up the river is Jorsale (2830m). The trail follows the river for a while, then re-crosses the Dudh Koshi along the river bank and after short ups and downs, makes a steep climb near the confluence of the two rivers (Bhote Koshi & Dush Koshi) then little climb and re-crosses bridge at Dudh Koshi.

We will cross the suspension bridge which is also well-known Hillary Bridge covered in vibrant prayer flags, named after Sir Edmund Hillary. After that the trail follows steeply ascent towards the Namche Bazaar(3440m). One hour before arrive Namche Bazaar from where we may see the Mt. Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8516m) and Nuptse (7879m) first time in your life. Namache bazaar is gate way to khambu. Namche is the main trading village in the Khumbu region and holds a busy Saturday market. Overnight at tea house., walking through a lush pine forest. We will enter the Sagarmatha National Park from Monjo. The first view of Mount Everest seems to be from Top Danda. You will finally arrive at Namche Bazaar after passing chortens (Buddhist monuments), mane walls with Buddhist mantras inscribed on them, and a breathtaking Himalayan landscape.

Today, we take a morning walk to the Everest View Hotel, where we can enjoy spectacular views of Everest and Ama Dablam. When this is done, we head down to the well-known village of Khumjung, where Sir Edmund Hillary built his “Schoolhouse in the Clouds,” and the famed Khunde hospital is nearby. You will generally be able to visit the hospital and school. We will also be able to visit the monastery at Khumjung, where we may have the opportunity to see the “scalp of a yeti”. After this, we make a beeline downhill as we descend to Kyanjuma, a pretty village where we overnight before heading to Pangboche the next day. For those who are feeling the early effects of altitude, can opt for a shorter acclimatization walk of around 2 hours directly from Namche to Kyangjuma. 

After enjoying a hot breakfast in the lodge, we start out for Pangboche, enjoying fabulous views of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, and an upfront view of Thamserku. Our trek gradually trails with ups and downs, overlooking brilliant views of the awesome Himalayas. Along the routes, we come across some wild fauna, including pheasants, musk deer, and sometimes a herd of Himalayan Thar. The stunning views of Ama Dablam are the primary attraction of today’s walk. Today overall elevation gain tonight from previous night: 485m./1,591ft. 

After the breakfast, we head out to Ama dablam Base Camp. we may see climbing expeditions on our arrival in the base camp as Ama Dablam is one of the world’s most striking mountains. The long ridges on each side are like the arms of a mother (Ama) protecting her child, and the hanging glacier seems to be the dablam, the traditional double-pendant containing pictures of the gods, worn by Sherpa women. We pass through the small settlement of Omoga and travel onto Mingbo to the base camp, high above the valley floor. At this altitude, with the clear air, we can look across at the highest peaks, at their level, and only a few kilometers distant. We have lunch in the Base camp and walk back to Pangboche along the main trail in the afternoon. This area has many ups and downs, with another crossing of the Imja Khola on a steel suspension bridge.

After breakfast, we start with a climb past the monastery in Upper Pangboche and then trek one of the most spectacular trails in all of the Everest region. It is the high trail to the less often visited village of Phortse which is home to many Everest climbers. In a clear day, mountain views on our way through are outstanding. Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse are at the head of the valley, their line of sight flanked by Taweche on one side and Ama Dablam on the other. Almost directly above us are Kantega and Thamserku. Completing a 360 degree panorama of mountains are Khumblia and Kongde Ri which encircle us from across the valley. It is a comfortable day’s walk, with time to explore these unique and more traditional villages. As we near the villages we pass through terraced fields that are home to a brightly colored pheasant, the Daphne Pheasant, the national bird of Nepal. Stay Overning in Phortse village. 

After breakfast, we start our day steeply down to cross the river at Photse Tenga, before climbing to Mong La (3973m), which offers your last stunning views of Ama Dablam. After Mong La, trail descend and rejoin the main Everest Trail to Namche Bazaar and continue down to the village of Monjo where we stay overning. 

Today marks the journey’s final stretch to Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek, so make sure to enjoy the day fully. After finishing a warm morning meal in Monjo, we start our day passing through several Sherpa villages and mani walls, you’ll get to Lukla, covering 13.8 km. Overnight and dinner are at Lukla’s tea house.

We start the day with a stunning morning flight over forests and villages to Kathmandu directly or to return via Ramechap. Upon arrival, you be will be transferred back to the your hotel. You will have free afternoon. There will be plenty of time to relax or do some last minute shopping/sightseeing. We will meet at the evening for final farewell dinner in local Nepali restaurant. 

 Those people departing by aircraft will be transferred to the airport and assisted with check-in procedures.It's time to say farewell to Nepal. Enjoy your last moments in Kathmandu with breakfast and stroll around in local market for souvenir shopping. A representative will meet you at your hotel and drive you to the airport for your return flight home. It's good to be at the airport at least 2 hours prior to departure. You can check our other tour around kathmandu if you are are doing any furhter trip before you back.