Mt. Ama Dablam 6812m. Expedition

Joint Ama Dablam expedition
fixed Depature Date: April 04, 2013

Height: 6812m. Ama Dablam
Latitude: 27° 51′ 42″
Longitude: 86° 51′ 50″
Trip Duration: 30 Days
Normal Ascent Route: South West Ridge
Grade: Mountaineering
Caravan Route: KTM - Lukla - Namche - Thyangboche - Ama Dablam BC

Mt. Ama Dablam is one of the most impressive mountain in the world with its beauty, rising to 6812 meters high. Most of the climbers use the South-West ridge, climbing expedition style, fixing ropes, ferrying loads, and acclimatizing slowly. Its popularity has been gained since more than 12 years. It's common to encounter high altitude Everest veterans having problems with the technical difficulties encountered on the crux pitches of this climb.
This is a beautiful mountain, just located almost due south of Everest and Lhotse in the Everest region. It stands among many 7000m. to 8000m. high peaks that surround the high valleys of this region. It is a steep pyramid sape of ice with vertical walls and sharp, exposed ridges. Ama Dablam forms a lasting impression on many trekkers in Nepal, as it is perhaps the most stunning mountain along the popular trekking route to Everest Base Camp. This Mountain is a technically demanding mountain skills for climbing in Nepal. It is considered an ornament of the Himalayas in Nepal. Although the height is only 6812m. Ama Dablam expedition requires steep ice, rock and snow climbing technique. Normally, three camps are set in Ama Dablam expedition above the base camp (4,570m.), however, only two camps are used to spend the nights. The normal route for climbing is South-West Ridge.

Ama Dablam Expedition Itinerary:

Hotel/Teahouse Lodges/Camping
25 Days Trek/Climbing
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 5 Nights KTM, 24 Nights Lodges/Camping
Season: Ama Dablam Expedition 2012 Spring

10 April 2012 Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.
11 April 2012 Day 02: Free in Kathmandu.
12 April 2012 Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
13 April 2012 Day 04: Fly to Lukla 2860m. trek to Phakding 2622m.
14 April 2012 Day 05: Manjo-Phakding – Namche Bazaar 3440m.
15 April 2012 Day 06: Namche – Rest for acclimatization.
16 April 2012 Day 07: Namche Bazaar – Tengboche 3867m.
17 April 2012 Day 08: Tengboche – Ama Dablam Base Camp 4600m.
18 April – 02 May 2012 Day 09-23: Climbing period for Ama Dablam expedition 6812m.
03 May 2012 Day 24: Clean up Base Camp and back pack.
04 May 2012 Day 25: Trekking back to Tengboche.
05 May 2012 Day 26: Tengboche – Namche Bazaar.
06 May 2012 Day 27: Namche Bazaar – Lukla.
07 May 2012 Day 28: Early flight back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
08 May 2012 Day 29: Free in Kathmandu.
09 May 2012 Day 30: Transfer to airport for your onward journey.

Service up to Base Camp on group joining basis: USD 2,740 Per Person.

Above given cost does not include the climbing Sherpa’s food & fuel, tents, climbing gears and summit bonus above advance base camp.
Hiring a high altitude Sherpa does cost USD 2200. This cost includes equipment allowances, daily wages, food and fuel up to base camp, insurance, flight to and from Kathmandu, sleeping tents at BC etc…

Service Includes up to Base Camp

All land transportation by Car, Van, Hiace or, tourist Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up & drop).
5 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed & Breakfast plan (before & after expedition).
Schedule flight KTM/Lukla/KTM for member, Liaison officer & Expedition staffs.
Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp & back.
Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp and back.
Base Camp single sleeping tent & Mattress for each member, BC staffs & Liaison Officer.
All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table, chairs & cooking utensils for Base Camp.
Food and fuel at Base Camp.
Service of Government Liaison Officer.
Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp.
Equipments allowance, daily wages of cook, kitchen boys & Liaison officer.
Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison Officer and porters.
Expedition Permit fee of Mt. Ama Dablam.
Sagarmatha National Park entrance fee.
2 Expedition duffel bag for each member.
Generator or Solar panel at Base Camp for light and charging.
Sat Phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use.
Emergency medical oxygen at Base Camp.
Visa extension fee.
Agency service charge.

Service does not include

International airfare from/to your country.
Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport at upon arrival).
Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu.
Personal climbing gear and equipment above Base Camp.
High Tents above Base Camp.
High altitude food and fuel above Base Camp.
Oxygen & Mask and regulator (will be provided as per request).
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage.
Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, communication equipment & commercial filming.
International airport departure tax at Kathmandu Airport.
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
Tips and bonuses.
Garbage deposit.

Expedition Cost: Service up to summit: USD 4,990 Per Person.

Expedition service up to Summit:

All land transportation by Car, Van, Hiace or, tourist Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up & drop).
5 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed & Breakfast plan (before & after expedition).
Schedule flight KTM/Lukla/KTM for member, Liaison officer & Expedition staffs.
Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp and back.
Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp and back.
All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table & chairs & cooking utensils for Base Camp.
Base Camp single sleeping tent & Mattress for each member, BC staffs & Liaison Officer.
Food and fuel at Base Camp.
Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp.
Service of Government Liaison Officer.
Equipments allowance, wages of cook, kitchen boys & Liaison officer.
Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison Officer and porters.
Peak Permit fee of Mt. Ama Dablam.
Sagarmatha National Park entrance fee.
One high altitude Sherpa per climber to carry all food & gear to higher camps. Also assist the member during climb & summit attempt.
4 oxygen bottles (4 lts) per member with mask and regulator (for use only) " Poisk oxygen system".
Common climbing equipment (necessary rope, ice bars, ice screws, etc).
Common climbing equipment such as ropes, ice screws, ice bar, pitons, etc.
Walkie-talkies for each member base unit at Base Camp.
High altitude food.
High altitude fuel.
High altitude tents.
2 Expedition duffel bag for each member.
Generator or, Solar panel at Base Camp for light and charging.
Sat Phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use.
Emergency medical oxygen at Base Camp.
Visa extension fee.
Agency service charge.

Service does not include

International airfare from/to your country.
Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu.
Personal climbing gear and equipment above Base Camp.
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation & lost luggage.
Applicable permit fees and customs charges and commercial filming.
Oxygen & Mask and regulator (will be provided as per request).
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
Tips and bonuses.
Garbage deposit fee.