| Trip code | |
| Package name | Ama Dablam Trekking |
| Duration | 12 |
| Max. elevation | 4500 m |
| Level | Difficult |
| Transportation | Flight and all ground transportation as per itinerary |
| Accomodation | Hotel/Tea House Lodge on the trek |
| Starts at | Kathmandu |
| Ends at | Kathmandu |
| Trip route | |
| Cost | USD 2,220 per person |
The flight into the Himalayas offers breathtaking views of the major peaks Mt. Dorje Lakpa (6,966 m), Mt. Ganesh (7,422 m), Mt. Purbi Chhyachu (6,637 m), Mt. Langtang (7,227 m), etc. (weather permitting), taking you directly into the Himalayan capital of Kathmandu. After immigration formality on arrival, as you exit the airport terminal you will be greeted and welcome by a Sampurna Adventure personal & transferred to your hotel, Spend the rest of the day at leisure for personal activities following your program briefing or you may familiarize with the narrow lively, and endless streets around Thamel town (Touristic center), where you will find all kinds of good restaurants, ATMs and exchange money, full of typical Nepali handicrafts, fine jewelry, clothing, and trekking gear stores.
After breakfast, we take an enchanting 25-minute flight takes you offering breathtaking views of lush green and White Mountains, will reach the Tenzing-Hillary Airport at Lukla. This is one of the most beautiful air routes in the world culminating in a dramatic landing on a hillside surrounded by high mountains peaks. Upon arrival at Lukla, you will meet our other Sherpa crew members and after some further arrangements, the trail start through the prosperous village of Lukla until we reach Phakding. Due to acclimatization, we will have short trek up to Phakding, later we can visit the nearby monastery.
The trek through a beautiful pine forest, the trail leads us along the Dudh Koshi River passing by some suspension bridges; one of them is the famous Hillary Suspension Bridge. On the way we will have first glimpse of Mt. Thamserku (6618 m). We will pass through the beautiful villages of Benkar, Chumoa, and Monjo, followed by check post and entrance to Sagarmatha National Park. At the last we will pass by Jorsale before reaching Namche Bazaar. The trail climbs through the forests and bridges until we reach the confluence of the Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers. After a final steep ascent of two hours, we will have first sight of Mt. Everest peering over the Lhotse-Nuptse ridge where we can stop to catch the view. Finally, we will reach to Namche Bazaar, a gateway to Mt. Everest and main trading and Sherpa village of this region.
In Namche Bazar: Rest Day for "acclimatization", but you are suggested to explore short hiking to Thame, Khunde or exploring Namche Bazaar itself. Namche Bazar is the main business center of the Everest (Khumbu) region and has government offices; where you will find ATMs, Internet cafes, shops, restaurants, a bakery and a colorful market on Friday evening and Saturday. take a visit to Tourist Visitor Center near the headquarter of the Sagarmatha National Park where you can observe an assortment of things related to the first Everest ascenders, Sherpa culture and learn about the various plant and animal life of the Everest region.
The route to Tengboche offers nice view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablam and close up view of Thamserku. It follows with some ups and downs offering the magnificent Himalayan views. On the way, if you are lucky one can spot musk deer, a herd of Himalayan Thar and multicolored pheasants. The trail goes gradually down up to Khumjung, Sansa, it is the major trail to Gokyo valley and Everest Base Camp. The trail follows through the pine forests and after crossing the prayer flags festooned bridge over the Dudh Koshi River, you will reach Phunki Tenga, a small settlement with a couple of teahouses and a small army post amidst the alpine woods. After a relaxed lunch at Phunki Tenga, the trail goes slightly climbing through the pine forests to Tengboche. From Tengboche you will have close up views of Mt Ama Dablam, Mt Nuptse, and Mt Everest, and the biggest Buddhist Monastery of the Khumbu region. In the afternoon visit to the Tengboche monastery to witness the evening ceremony.
After breakfast, we begin our short walk to the village of Pangboche, the trail descends to Debuche and we cross another suspension bridge over the Imja Khola River and climb to the village of Pangboche.
Today, after having breakfast excursion to the Ama Dablam base camp, it is a regular route and enjoying the panoramic views of the impressive region of the majestic Ama Dablam, Ama Dablam is one of the world’s most beautiful mountains. It means “Mother’s necklace”; the long ridges on each side like the arms of a mother (Ama) protecting her child, and the hanging glacier thought of as the Dablam, the traditional double-pendant containing pictures of the gods, worn by Sherpa women, later we will return to Pangboche for overnight stay.
Breakfast, we start our return journey back to Namche, with a view of Lhotse, Everest.
The last day of your trek leads from Namche Bazaar via Monjo to Lukla. The trek is pleasant, except for few short uphill climbs and then down to the Bhote- Koshi River crossing it three times. The last uphill climb of 45 minutes will bring you to Lukla
We have our last dinner in the mountain with expressing gratitude towards our Sherpa team who accompanied us to make our trip successful!!
On arrival, we meet our vehicle waiting at the domestic airport and transferred to Kathmandu.
Rest of the day at leisure for personal activities, you can explore the narrow lively and endless streets of Thamel where you will find all kinds of good restaurants, full of typical Nepali handicraft, fine jewelry and clothing and trekking gear store.
Visits in Kathmandu: Visit Swoyambhunath Stupa with its 2,500-year history. Later visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square, Hanuman Dhoka, the ancient royal residence, Kasthamandap, Mahadev & Parvati Temple, Kumari palace sacred for Buddhists and Hindus and bazaars.
In the afternoon, visit Patan Durbar Square, the old Newar City with the Golden Gate, the Temple of Taleju, Golden Temple and surrounding beautiful monument,
In the evening Nepali dinner with cultural show,
Breakfast, In the morning free for personal activities, we can explore the narrow lively and endless streets of Thamel town where we will find all kinds of good restaurants, full of typical Nepali handicraft, fine jewelry, clothing and trekking gear store, later at the arranged time, transfer to the airport for final departure.
We wish you a safe flight and hope to serve you back in near future. End of Service.
During Tea house Trek: