Ama Dablam Expedition

Flight to kathmandu

Arrival at Kathmandu airport (usually in the afternoon) already marks our entry into another world... Customs formalities, baggage collection and welcome by our local French-speaking guide. Crossing the city to the hotel already offers a first discovery of the bustling and colorful capital of Nepal. Buses, trucks, bicycles and sacred cows crisscross in a friendly chaos... Depending on the arrival time, visit the surrounding area or simply settle in and rest at the hotel before your dinner at the hotel. Free time, Accommodation: In lodge

Early departure from the hotel to reach Kathmandu airport/Manthali Airport then flight of approximately 35/20 minutes to Lukla (2840m). We can see the range of the himalaya from our flight and already observe some mountains with snow covered from lukla. We go to lodge to meet the porters and take a cup of tea and coffee to start our journey. We will check our baggages and give to porters and we will find it only in the camp for the night. After tea break, we pass through the Lukla small city and meet the control point for the permits. We already notice the Buddhist culture and see it's monuments like Stupa, Chorten, prayer wheels with prayer flags. We descents towards Thado Koshi (2550m) for our lunch, Kusum Kanguru (6367m is just infront of us . After 1h 30 minutes of walk by passing some small villages and Buddhist monuments we arrive at our camp Phagding village. Note :- Flights to the Everest Region now depart from Ramchhap airport due to congestion at the Kathmandu airport. It take around 4/5hours of drive from Kathmandu, so we leave Kathmandu at 1 am to reach there for the early morning flights. The flights are only in the morning.Early departure from the hotel to reach Kathmandu airport/Manthali Airport then flight of approximately 35/20 minutes to Lukla (2840m). We can see the range of the himalaya from our flight and already observe some mountains with snow covered from lukla. We go to lodge to meet the porters and take a cup of tea and coffee to start our journey. We will check our baggages and give to porters and we will find it only in the camp for the night. After tea break, we pass through the Lukla small city and meet the control point for the permits. We already notice the Buddhist culture and see it's monuments like Stupa, Chorten, prayer wheels with prayer flags. We descents towards Thado Koshi (2550m) for our lunch, Kusum Kanguru (6367m is just infront of us . After 1h 30 minutes of walk by passing some small villages and Buddhist monuments we arrive at our camp Phagding village. Note :- Flights to the Everest Region now depart from Ramchhap airport due to congestion at the Kathmandu airport. It take around 4/5hours of drive from Kathmandu, so we leave Kathmandu at 1 am to reach there for the early morning flights. The flights are only in the morning. Early departure from the hotel to reach Kathmandu airport/Manthali Airport then flight of approximately 35/20 minutes to Lukla (2840m). We can see the range of the himalaya from our flight and already observe some mountains with snow covered from lukla. We go to lodge to meet the porters and take a cup of tea and coffee to start our journey. We will check our baggages and give to porters and we will find it only in the camp for the night. After tea break, we pass through the Lukla small city and meet the control point for the permits. We already notice the Buddhist culture and see it's monuments like Stupa, Chorten, prayer wheels with prayer flags. We descents towards Thado Koshi (2550m) for our lunch, Kusum Kanguru (6367m is just infront of us . After 1h 30 minutes of walk by passing some small villages and Buddhist monuments we arrive at our camp Phagding village. Note :- Flights to the Everest Region now depart from Ramchhap airport due to congestion at the Kathmandu airport. It take around 4/5hours of drive from Kathmandu, so we leave Kathmandu at 1 am to reach there for the early morning flights. The flights are only in the morning. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. •Walking time: between 5h to 5h30 •Accommodation: In lodge •Height difference: +1200 m/-100m

The day already, we attack to high altitude, we continue climb gradually towards Monjo village by the bank of the Dudh Kosi river, We pass through lots of beautiful village and can see Kusum Kanguru (6367m) and Thermserku Himal(6618m). We enter in the Sagarmatha Nation Park, and check point for the permits at Monjo. Jorsala(2740m) is the best place to lunch just at the bank of the river. We cross the bridge for several times, by passing the last long and high suspension bridge we climb up steepy part from where we can observe first point view of Mt. Everest (8848m). We arrive at Namche Bazar, where we stay for two nights. Namche is the gateway to the Khumbu region and Namche Bazaar is an entrance and a cultural hub as well as the real crossroads for the different treks in the region, don't be surprised to meet a lot of people before entering the city and when leaving. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. •Walking time: between 6h to 6h30 •Accommodation: In lodge •Height difference: +980 m/-190m

The day is know as rest day but we do some activities to avoid the altitude sickness in the mountains. There are lots of choices to pass the day and acclimatize. We put two options, your guide will help and explain you for the hike of the day. Possible to go to up to Thamo village (3493m), by following Bhote koshi river which comes from Tibet. We can discover another part of the region where we will not go. You can see the views of Thame village from long way, from where trekkers do the three passes Trek. Another option is to climb up to Everest view point (3880m) and return down to Namche Bazar for the lunch and free time to visit Namche or rest. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. (Namche - Thamo -Namche Bazar) Walking time: between 4h30 to 5h • Accommodation: In lodge • Height difference: +450 m/-450 (Namche - Everest view point - Namche) Walking time: between 3h to 3h30 • Accommodation: In lodge • Height difference: +470 m/-470m

The trail offers stunning views of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam, descends to Phunki Tenga for a break, and then climbs steadily through forested paths to Tengboche. The day ends at Tengboche, home to the famous Tengboche Monastery, with beautiful mountain views and a peaceful atmosphere. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. •Walking time: between 5h to 5h30 •Accommodation: In lodge •Height difference:

Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. •Walking time: between 4h •Accommodation: In lodge •Height difference:

Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. •Walking time: between 6h to 6h30 •Accommodation: In lodge •Height difference:

Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. •Walking time: between 6h to 6h30 •Accommodation: In Tents

Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. •Walking time: between 6h •Accommodation: In lodge •Height difference:

Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. •Walking time: between 6h to 6h30 •Accommodation: In lodge •Height difference:

Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. •Walking time: between 6h30 to 7h •Accommodation: In lodge •Height difference:

Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. •Accommodation: In Hotel

Breakfast Included •Accommodation: In Hotel

Breakfast included. •Accommodation: In Hotel