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Dates ( Days 20 / Nights 19 )
April 29 - May 18
September 10 - September 29
Trip overview
Kathmandu - Lukla - Namche - Tengboche - Base Camp (Pangboche) - Summit of Ama Dablam
Why go there?
It is a unique project combining several programs:
1. trek to Everest Base Camp from south (1700 EUR) 2. ascent of Island Peak (1980 EUR) 3. ascent of Ama Dablam (4500 EUR)
Amadablam is considered to be one of the Himalayan gems and by right: its stark challenging beauty has always lured both ordinary trekkers and experienced climbers. We suggest you join our expedition which offers the full range of mountain travel: from easy trekking through the legendary places of Nepal to testing yourself on austere rocks and ice-falls, with the knowledgeable help of a guide from 7 Summits Club. The approaches to Ama Dablam are among the easiest and shortest in Nepal, this interesting trek does not take much time.
We tried to make the program as attractive as possible, so instead of shuttling up and down the same slope for acclimatizing we have put in this program a trek to Everest Base Camp, then an easier climb of a “trekking peak”, Island Peak (6189m), and only then the trip’s climax comes: the ascent of one of the most beautiful Himalayan peak, Ama Dablam. The Ama Dablam Base Camp is a very unusual one. It is a hotel with toilet, shower and good meals in the town of Pangboche, a comfy place for restoring your system after the acclimatizing outings and the climb itself.
Our ascent follows the classic route by the south-west spur and at the summit we are afforded the fantastic view of four eight-thousanders: Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu. Competent Sherpas will help in setting camps and overcoming the climbing difficulties. This peak is climbed without oxygen, yet we will have a supply for medical purposes.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel. We go to the old town for a bit of sightseeing: Durbar Square, the new king’s palace, some temples. The leader arranges necessary group travel papers. Hotel.
Day 2
A full-size city-tour with a guide. The places of interest:
Pashupatinath temple on the bank of the sacred river Bagmati, for Shiva worshipers. The bank is the place for cremation rituals (and for ablutions too);
Buddanath, one of the biggest and oldest buddhistic stupas;
Swayambhunath – a cluster of buddhistic and hinduistic temples, monasteries and edifices on a hill called “Monkeys’ Mountain”. From its top we can see the whole green valley of Kathmadu surrounded by majestic peaks. Hotel.
Day 3
Today we fly to Lukla in a small plane (45min) and from Lukla walk either to the village of Phakting (2640m, 2,5hr) or Mondjo (2800m, 4hr), depends on our stamina.
Day 4
We follow a path (4hr) in the narrow Dudh Kosi gorge and come to Namche Bazar village (3400m).
Day 5
Rest day in Namche Bazar.
Day 6
We come down to the river and walk up (4hr) to Tengboche monastery (3860m).
Day 7
We follow a path, which climbs up, goes over some picturesque bridges, comes to the tree line and goes through low shrubs, In 5hr we reach Dingboche village (4340m).
Day 8
A minor rise the path leads us to a plateau, then to the Khumbu glacier moraine. Today we reach Lobuche village (4940m), or Gorak Shep (5170m).
Day 9
If we have overnighted at Lobuche, we get up early, at 4am, have some tea and leave. In 2hr, walking over glacier screes, we come to Gorak Shep. From here we climb Kala Patar peak (5600m), descend to the village, rest there and go on, down to Periche village.
Day 10
Today we part with the members of the group who joined us for the trek only. They go to Lukla (via Namche Bazar) with a local guide. The rest of the group walk to Chukung village (3-4hr). Night in a guest-house.
Day 11
We reach today (3-4hr) the Base Camp for Island Peak and pitch tents (our trekkers descend from Namche Bazar to Lukla and overnight there). Camp.
Day 12
Ascent of Island Peak (6130m), 6-7hr up and 3-4hr down to BC. Camp. (The trekkers fly to Kathmandu and stay in a hotel).
Day 13
Reserve day for bad weather. Camp.
Day 14
Today we descend to Pangboche village (3985m), which is the Base Camp for Ama Dablam Peak. Some rest, overnight in a guest house.
Day 15
We part with the members who joined us for the trek and Island Peak only. With a local guide they leave for Namche Bazar.
The rest of the team go to the first camp at 5600m. Camp.
Day 16
We move to the second camp at 6000m. (The trekkers descend to Lukla).
Day 17
Move to the assault camp at 6300. (The trekkers fly to Kathmandu and overnight there). Camp
Day 18
Ascent of Ama Dablam (6856m) and descent to 6300m camp. Camp.
Day 19
Reserve day. Camp.
Day 20
Descent to BC and further to Pangboche village.
Day 21
Descent to Namche Bazar.
Day 22
Descent to Lukla.
Day 23
Flight to Kathmandu. Hotel.
Day 24
Flight home.
Price includes
Experienced expedition leader (Everest summiter) High-altitude porters (Sherpas) - 1 for 6 members Expedition permit for Ama Dablam Nepalese liaison officer National park entry fee and local taxes Airport – hotel – airport land transfers Expedition cargo to/from Lukla (max. 10 kg of personal equipment) Porters from Lukla/Ama Dablam BC/Lukla to carry members` equipment, food and fuel to Base Camp and back Flights Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu Accommodation in Kathmandu in hotel “Vaishali” **** (B&B): 2 nights before and 1 night after trip Lodging during trekking Breakfasts in Kathmandu High-altitude food for climbing Eating utensils in high camps Medical service (includes oxygen for emergencies) Gas fuel (250 gr) - 5 cartridges per member Gas stove - 1 per tent in high camps Tents - 1 per 3 members Sleeping bags for high camps - 1 per member Ropes - 200 m Ice screws Walkie-talkies - 3 Satellite phone (5USD per minute) 1 Team «Club 8000» jacket windblock 2 Team «Club 8000» T-shirts 1 Team «Club 8000» baseball cap
Price does not include
Extra nights in Katmandu Flights to/from Katmandu Personal equipment for the ascent Lunches and dinners in Katmandu Meals during trekking from Lukla to Base Camp (Pangboche) Meals in Base Camp (Pangboche) Extra porters if required Tips for staff Personal travel, medical and rescue insurance Emergency rescue evacuation if required Personal high-altitude Sherpa Multy-entry Nepalese visa Airport taxes in Kathmandu
Good advice
Climbing Ama Dablam is dangerous at any time. Nobody can give you 100% guarantee of your safety at altitude above Base Camp and especially above 6000 m. So we stronly recommend to hire your personal high altitude Sherpa-guide, especially if you have no previous experience in altitude climbing. This will enhance enormously both your safety and chance of successful summitting.
Necessary travel papers (documents)
Multy-entry Nepalese visa (issued at Kathmandu Airport)
Climbing permit
4 passport size photos
By air and by land
Small X plane to/from Lukla
Comfortable bus or minivan in Kathmandu
Sturdy vehicle to BC
Porters carrying to/from Lukla to Base Camp high altitude
food, fuel, food, camping gear plus members’ personal things
(10kg per member maximum).
Transportation of the loads above BC by high-altitude
Sherpas (also help to establish high camps)
Accommodation
Hotel“Vaishali”**** (B&B) in Katmandu
Lodging during trekking
High camps: 3 members to a tent
Meals
Breakfasts only in Katmandu
Food for the ascent: special dehydrated food-stuffs. Meals at high camps are cooked on gas stoves by members.
Water is melted snow.
Staff
Experienced expedition leader (Everest summiter) from «Club 8000»
Nepalese liaison officer
High-altitude Sherpas – 1 for 6 members
All our Sherpas have experience in climbing over 8000m. They help to bring loads to camps and go with the team all the way from last camp to the summit
Health and medical insurance
Leader will have a big expedition first aid kit with all the necessary first-aid medicines, but we also recommend that you bring your own specific ones.
NOTE: EACH MEMBER MUST have medical insurance for climbing to 8000m for the whole expedition period.
Weather
In spring and summer there are good chances of fair weather on Amadablam. We will check regularly forecasts for the area in Internet and adjust our planning accordingly
Extra expenses
Single supplement in Kathmandu – 100USD (for 3
nights)
Extra nights in Kathmandu – 35USD per person per
night in a double room
Satellite phone – 5USD per minute
Extra mask and regulator – 400USD
Extra oxygen bottle (4liters) – 450USD
Tips for staff – about 150USD
Possibility of renting personal equipment
If you have not enough experience and you want to increase the chances for the summit and safe descent you need help of personal Sherpa or even personal guide, who will work with you during all expedition from BC to summit:
The price for personal high-altitude Sherpa for carrying your personal stuff from BC to high-altitude camps, accompany you from BC to high-altitude camps during acclimatization period, accompany you all the way from BC to the summit is $3000 (include oxygen equipment,personal equipment,all the bonuses and salary for the expedition)
Personal gear
Sleeping bag
Foam pad
Crampons (we recommend Grivel G12)
Rucksack 70-80 liters
Harness
Self belay device
Screwgate karabiners - 3
Jumar ascender
Collapsible ski poles
Thermos
Rappel device
Ice axe
Head torch
Eating utensil
Personal washing implements
Trekking shoes
Climbing boots “Everest” (Millet)
Down jacket + down trousers (or down overalls)
Gore Tex jacket with a large hood
Gore Tex trousers (semi-overalls preferably)
Windblock jacket
Windblock trousers
Jacket “Polartec - 100” - 2 items
Warm underwear - 2 sets
Thermal underwear
Polartec gloves – 2 pairs
Thinsulate gloves
Thinsulate mittens - 2 pairs
Warm woolen socks - 4-5 pairs
Balaclava
Warm hat
Windblock face mask
UV protection glasses (plastic, not glass!)
Ski goggles (preferably)
Gaiters
Pee bottle
Accumulators and accessories for your camera(s)
If you take a notebook with your favorite games and other interesting things that would be not a bad idea
Also: you personal satellite phone will help to be in touch with your people
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