Ama Dablam Trek
One of the most beautiful and revered peaks in the Everest region. Iconic ridges, dramatic exposure, expedition-style climb with full support.
Days
26
Difficulty
Technical
Max Altitude
6,812 M
Best Season
Mar-May, Sep-Nov
Trip Overview
Ama Dablam is one of the most beautiful and revered mountains on Earth - a spiritual icon in the Everest region. The iconic peak (6,812m) rises dramatically in the Khumbu region, visible from much of the Everest Base Camp trail. Expect exposure, steep ridges, and serious alpine climbing (with expert support), combined with the profound sense of journeying to a sacred summit. The trek and climb pass through classic ridge lines with dramatic exposure, offering a top-tier objective for experienced climbers. Photogenic camps and unmatched Everest-region scenery make this an unforgettable Himalayan adventure.
Trip Information
- Day 1 : Arrival In Kathmandu (1,350m)
- Day 2 : Briefing & Equipment Check In Kathmandu (1,350m)
- Day 3 : Fly To Lukla & Trek To Phakding (3-4 hrs, 2,610m)
- Day 4 : Trek To Namche Bazaar (5-6 hrs, 3,440m)
- Day 5 : Acclimatization Day In Namche Bazaar (3-4 hrs, 3,440m)
- Day 6 : Trek To Tengboche (5-6 hrs, 3,860m)
- Day 7 : Trek To Ama Dablam Base Camp (5-6 hrs, 4,600m)
- Day 8 : day 8-10 Puja Ceremony & Climbing Training (2-4 hrs/day (training), 4,600m)
- Day 11 : Day 11 - 22 Acclimatization Rotations & Summit Push (Varies by rotation and summit day, 6,812m)
- Day 23 : Rest & Celebration At Base Camp (4,600m)
- Day 24 : Trek To Namche Bazaar (7-8 hrs, 3,440m)
- Day 25 : Trek To Lukla (6-7 hrs, 2,840m)
- Day 26 : Fly Back To Kathmandu & Final Departure
Day 1: Arrival In Kathmandu
Altitude: 1,350m · Stay: Hotel · Meals: Dinner
Welcome to Nepal! Step off the plane into Kathmandu's warm chaos, where a Meander Himalaya teammate will be waving you down at arrivals. Settle into your hotel and meet your expedition team over dinner, Ama Dablam is one of the most revered and photogenic peaks on Earth, and this is where that journey begins.
Day 2: Briefing & Equipment Check In Kathmandu
Altitude: 1,350m · Stay: Hotel · Meals: Breakfast
A full day dedicated to expedition preparation. Meet your climbing Sherpas and support crew, complete a thorough gear check, and sit down with your expedition leader for a detailed briefing on the route, rotation strategy, and safety protocols. Permits and Sagarmatha National Park fees are finalized today.
Day 3: Fly To Lukla & Trek To Phakding
Distance: ~8 km · Walking: 3-4 hrs · Altitude: 2,610m · Stay: Teahouse · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A scenic mountain flight drops you into Lukla, and from here the trek begins with an easy walk along the Dudh Kosi to Phakding. A gentle first day before Ama Dablam's dramatic ridgeline enters the picture.
Day 4: Trek To Namche Bazaar
Distance: ~11 km · Walking: 5-6 hrs · Altitude: 3,440m · Stay: Teahouse · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cross the Hillary Suspension Bridge and climb steadily to Namche Bazaar, catching your first glimpse of Everest along the way. Namche is a good spot to double-check any last gear before heading deeper into the Khumbu.
Day 5: Acclimatization Day In Namche Bazaar
Distance: ~4-5 km · Walking: 3-4 hrs · Altitude: 3,440m · Stay: Teahouse · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A well-earned rest day. Hike up to the Everest View Hotel or Khumjung village for panoramic views and some smart altitude prep, with a technical 6,800m summit ahead, every acclimatization day counts.
Day 6: Trek To Tengboche
Distance: ~10 km · Walking: 5-6 hrs · Altitude: 3,860m · Stay: Teahouse · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A beautiful walk with Ama Dablam's spire in view for much of the day, growing more dramatic with every step, before arriving at Tengboche in time for the monastery's evening prayer, a fitting, peaceful stop given the mountain's deep spiritual significance to the Sherpa people.
Day 7: Trek To Ama Dablam Base Camp
Distance: ~9 km · Walking: 5-6 hrs · Altitude: 4,600m · Stay: Camp · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Leave the main Everest trail and descend toward Pangboche before climbing into the dramatic valley beneath Ama Dablam itself. Base Camp sits at the mountain's foot with the summit ridge towering directly overhead, your crew will already have camp fully established, dining tents, communal areas, and everything needed for the weeks ahead.
Day 8: day 8-10 Puja Ceremony & Climbing Training
Walking: 2-4 hrs/day (training) · Altitude: 4,600m · Stay: Base Camp · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Before any climbing begins, a traditional Buddhist puja ceremony is held at Base Camp to bless the expedition and ask the mountain for safe passage, an essential ritual before attempting a peak as revered as Ama Dablam. The following days are spent on technical refresher training, fixed-line technique, jumaring, and steep rock and ice movement, with your Sherpa team, since this route demands real climbing skill from the outset.
Day 11: Day 11 - 22 Acclimatization Rotations & Summit Push
Walking: Varies by rotation and summit day · Altitude: 6,812m · Stay: Base Camp / High Camps · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This is the heart of the expedition. Over roughly two weeks, your team completes rotations between Base Camp (4,600m) and the higher camps, Camp I (5,700m), Camp II (6,000m), and Camp III (6,300m), with your Sherpa team fixing rope through the route's famous technical sections, the Yellow Tower, the Grey Tower, and the exposed Mushroom Ridge near Camp III, all serious rock and ice climbing rather than a straightforward trek to altitude. Rest days at Base Camp between rotations are essential, and this route is genuinely more technical than most 6,000m peaks, which is exactly why it's held in such high regard among climbers. When a suitable weather window opens, your team pushes from Camp III for the final summit bid, reaching Ama Dablam's iconic summit at 6,812m, with a jaw-dropping panorama across Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and the entire Khumbu. Descent follows carefully back down through the fixed lines to Base Camp.
Day 23: Rest & Celebration At Base Camp
Altitude: 4,600m · Stay: Base Camp · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
With the summit behind you, today is for recovery and celebration. Your Base Camp crew will have a proper feast waiting, a huge achievement after one of the most technically demanding and visually spectacular peaks in the Himalaya.
Day 24: Trek To Namche Bazaar
Distance: ~19 km · Walking: 7-8 hrs · Altitude: 3,440m · Stay: Teahouse · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Break down Base Camp and descend back through Pangboche and Tengboche toward Namche. Legs are tired but spirits are high, you've just summited one of the world's most beautiful and demanding mountains.
Day 25: Trek To Lukla
Distance: ~19 km · Walking: 6-7 hrs · Altitude: 2,840m · Stay: Teahouse · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The last full day of walking retraces familiar ground back through Phakding to Lukla. Tonight calls for a proper celebration, a hearty final dinner with the guides and porters who helped you summit Ama Dablam.
Day 26: Fly Back To Kathmandu & Final Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Fly back over the mountains you just conquered and land in Kathmandu's warm, oxygen-rich air. Depending on your flight time, our team will see you off at the airport for your onward journey, with the summit of one of the most photogenic peaks on Earth behind you. Namaste, and until next time!
Note: The trek itinerary is a guide only and may be subject to change at short notice.
Required equipment
- Sleeping bag (-20°C or lower), trekking poles, headlamp with extra batteries
- Water bottles (2+ liters), sunglasses with UV protection, sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Base layers, fleece, waterproof shell, warm gloves, sun hat
- First aid kit, personal medications, water purification
- Camera, power bank, toiletries, cash (Nepali rupees)
Technical climbing equipment
- Harness, ice axe, crampons, helmets, ascenders, descenders
- Climbing boots (B2/B3), trekking boots, gaiters
- Technical clothing layers, down suit or high-altitude jacket
Your trek cost includes
- Airport transfers and domestic flights (Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu)
- Expert climbing guide and support staff
- All permits and national park fees
- Base camp services, tents, and communal equipment
- All meals during trek and at base camp
- Insurance and equipment for Nepali staff
- Rescue assistance; group medical kit
- International flights to and from Kathmandu
- Visa for Nepal; travel insurance (evacuation cover mandatory)
- Personal climbing gear and clothing
- Personal expenses, tips, meals in Kathmandu (unless specified)
- Charges due to delays beyond our control
Your trek cost does NOT include
- International flights to and from Kathmandu
- Visa for Nepal; travel insurance (evacuation cover mandatory)
- Personal climbing gear and clothing
- Personal expenses, tips, meals in Kathmandu (unless specified)
- Charges due to delays beyond our control
