Ama Dablam Expedition 2008 - Ama Dablam Climbing - Summit of Ama Dablam - climb Ama Dablam - Mt. Ama Dablam - ama dablam base camp

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2008

Ama Dablam Expedition 30 days

Ama Dablam is one of the most stunning peaks in the Himalaya. Situated in the heart of Khumbu region, it lies next to well-worn path to the Everest Base Camp and is admired by thousands of trekkers and climbers every year. This expedition offers a superb climbing experience in a magnificent setting, with numerous cultural and scenic diversions.

This mountain's impressive beauty has made it a highly coveted prize for climbers. Since its first ascent in 1961 by an Anglo-American-New Zealand team, it has been climbed frequently and by many different routes.

Our route will be by the original South West Ridge. This gives a superb climb, sustained at a reasonable level of difficulty and with good camp platforms at strategic points along the route. Apart from one short section it is objectively very safe.

EXPEDITION DETAILS

Equipment Provided We provide all the Equipment needed up to the Base Camp except Sleeping Bag, personal equipment and clothing. For climbing part above the Base Camp, we provide group’s equipment like Tents, Ropes, Snow Bars, Ice Screws, etc. Clients are required to have their own set of personal equipment like Plastic boots, step-in crampons, climbing harness, ice-axe, climbing helmet, Thermarest, Carabinars, etc.

A detailed list of recommended Items will be sent to you up on confirmation of your booking. Although we supply the Light weight Tents for climbing part, clients may bring their own if wished to assured themselves of their best satisfaction of their own items while climbing.

While sorting out your equipment for an expedition of this type, the vital considerations should be given to warmth and weight. It is expected to be extremely cold at times during the expedition and you should have full expedition clothing and an expedition sleeping bag. Since you will be carrying your Personal equipment, plus a share of the group’s equipment during the climb, you are also required to make sure that you will minimize the weight of your gear whatever way it is possible.

Group size, The Leader & supporting crew ….. We are expecting the minimum group size for this Expedition is 3 clients and is expandable up to 7 Clients as per the situation. This is not a guided climbing and every participants are expected to climb up on their own strength. However, reasonable Sherpa support shall be organized to fix the ropes and ferry some loads.

Trip Facts

	Trip length: 30 Days Grade: Mountaineering expedition Group size: Maximum 7 Starts in: Kathmandu Ends in: Kathmandu Accommodation: Hotel and camping Transportation: Flights Altitude maximum: 6856m

	DATES 2008 27 Oct - 25 Nov PRICE Minimum 3 climbers: USD4890 per person on double occupancy Single supplement: USD75 PRICE INLUDES: Full board services during trekking & Base Camp support by our Sherpa crew & porters. Return flight to Lukla Permit & park fees Service of a Liaison Officer Service of Nepali climbing Sherpas. Accommodation in Kathmandu on twin sharing with breakfast. Half day guided tour with entrance fees. Airport transfers High altitude equipment & clothing & insurance for staff Client’s travel insurance PRICE EXCLUDES: International flight, airport tax. Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu. Personal gears & clothing. Tips, any expenses of personal nature. office@explore-himalaya.com for more information about this tour.

Food ….. Our Sherpa Crews shall take responsible for the Food arrangements up to the Base Camp and there might be a kitchen established at the High Camp, depending on the condition. For the Climb above the Base Camp, Clients are requested to bring their own food of High Caloric Value, Cooking utensils and the Fuel. We can supply Soups, Noodles, Tea, Coffee, Sugar, etc. from the main Kitchen if necessary for the climbing.

Confirmation & Payments ….. As soon as you decide to join the Expedition, you are requested to fill a Booking form supplied by us and forward to us by the earliest means along with a deposit of US $ 500 through Bank transfer to our Account No. as mentioned on the Booking form. 50% of the total payment is required to be paid at least Three months before the Trip departure and the rest can be settled after your arrival in Kathmandu.

Insurance ….. Cost of your travel insurance is built in within the price along with The sherpas & Nepali crews.

Kathmandu Hotel… 5 nights accommodation in Hotel is included in the cost.

In case of your early arrival from the Expedition due to any reasons, we shall not be liable to offset your Hotel costs from the Expedition bills.

Cancellation Policy ….. The initial deposit of US $ 500 paid against the booking of your place is non-refundable if the cancellation note is received before Three Months of the Departure. 50% of the total amount paid is refundable if the cancellation is made One month before the Departure. There shall be no refund for the cancellations received thereafter.

NOTE This itinerary is intended to be a guideline only. We will do our best to adhere to it as closely as possible, but unforeseen events may force changes to be made at the last moment. Please be prepared to be flexible if necessary.

Outline Itinerery - Ama Dablam Expedition

Day 01 - Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 02/03 - In Kathmandu
Day 04 - Fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding
Day 05 - Trek to Namche
Day 06 - In Namche
Day 07 - Trek to Tyangboche
Day 08 - Trek to Ama Dablam base camp
Day 09 - Day 24 - Ascent of Ama Dablam (16 days)
Day 25 - Day 27 - Retreat trek to Lukla
Day 28 - Fly to Kathmandu
Day 29 - In Kathmandu
Day 30 - Depart Kathmandu

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Detail Itinerery - Ama Dablam Expedition
	DAY 01 ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU ( 1,520m.) After arrival we will be met and taken to our Hotel. Kathmandu is a strange mixture of Tibetan Buddhism, Hinduism and Western influence. There are many great attractions and sightseeing tours can be arranged with a guide accompanying you (optional ) or perhaps you can explore around on your own. DAY 02 KATHMANDU At leisure in Kathmandu. While the guides sort out the expedition paper work, you will be able to explore this fascinating medieval city, crowded bazaars, Hindu and Buddhist temples, shrines. It is a wonderful mixture of an ancient, colonial and modern architecture. DAY 03 KATHMANDU Free day in Kathmandu.. This day in Kathmandu is an opportunity to hire any pieces of mountaineering equipment you do not already have. DAY 04 FLIGHT TO LUKLA 2800m & TREK TO PHAKDING The 40 minutes flight from Kathmandu to Lukla is one of the most spectacular flights in the world. The sixteen seated TWIN OTTER, takes us towards East into the heart of the Sherpa country, giving us breathtaking views of the mountain peaks of the Khumbu region, including Mt. Everest and the alluring Ama Dablam. The aircraft landing on this tiny air-strip at Lukla to put in simple words is - it is going to be madly exciting - getting chills up your spine! No-sooner after the landing, we will be setting off along the famous trail walking towards North-west and descending to the river side at Phakding 2,652m. Continuing further through attractive fir forests to Chumda and set up our camps for the night (walking approximately 5 hours). DAY 05 TREK TO NAMCHE BAZAAR. After early breakfast, we begin climbing up the steep hill towards Namche Bazaar. If the sky is clear we can see the glorious Mt. Everest the tallest mountain of the world and next the Lhotse. We will reach to Namche after approximately six hours. It's a prosperous and largest town in the Khumbu region populated by the Sherpas who all resembles with the Tibetan people in looks and cultures also the same. The town is vibrant with many well stocked shops, typical restaurants and hotels, as a whole it all looks marvelous with the breathtaking close views of the snow-capped mountains all around. Some of us may likely face little problem in breathing as Namche is 3,445 meters above the sea level., therefore, we will spend two nights here for acclimatization. DAY 06 REST DAY in Namche Bazaar. DAY 07 TREK TO THYANGBOCHE 3,863m. No sooner it is morning we have the fantastic views of Mt. Ama Dablam and other mountain ranges all around us. We continue trekking heading North-East along the side of Dudh Koshi river. The trail descends going through moss and rhododendron forests to the river bank leading further along the river side to Phungithanga. After crossing the river Dudh Koshi over a bridge at this point, the trail lead climbing up a hill to the saddle top to Thyangboche. Thyangboche is the main important monastery in Khumbu region. Old (the first original one) Thyangboche monastery was destroyed by accidental fire in the year 1989. The main village is situated at the base of Mt. Kangtaiga and from the spur of this ridge top we can have the excellent panoramic views of the main mountain peaks including - Mt. Everest, Lhotse and the Ama Dablam. We settle down for the night camping near by the monastery. (walking involves 6 hours). DAY 08 TREK TO BASE CAMP. Trekking for about 2-3 hours up the valley heading towards the Everest Base Camp, our trail lead turning right then climbing up further to next valley and to our Base Camp at an elevation of 4,570 meters. We camp along the excellent spot from where majority of the climbing routes are visible. The atmosphere naturally will be pleasant; in cool serenity. The porters will be busy then, with loads for next couple of week time. Remaining staff at the Base Camp include - a Cook, Sirdar, other staff, and the Liaison Officer. DAY 09 TO 24 ASCENT OF MT. AMA DABLAM. We have to understand and be flexible with the time, as it would not be possible to stick to our day to day itinerary exactly during ascent period, due to unpredictable weather conditions in the mountains. As a whole the group will be working out on the mountains. The MAIN TEAM will SPLIT into groups - the climbing group and task group. The groups - while group 'A' is studying the route and fixing ropes the other group 'B' will be carrying necessary loads to higher camps. The route description is as such, of the expedition team (led by Ray Delaney) that have scaled Mt. Ama Dablam during the year 1990… From the Base Camp --- Route leads through grassy ridges heading eastward to a broad saddle. From this point we can see the Mingbo La (high pass). We now head to North direction climbing up the rocky grounds then across the boulders to a ridge, a site for Camp I at an elevation of 5,705 meters. Here, there are 5-6 natural platforms suitable for pitching up tents. From Camp I --- Cross a rocky bowl (tricky if snow covered) until, below two rock fingers, then move on to the ridge proper. Climbing the ridge involves rock climbing of severe standard with steps of VS (USA 5.6) Camp II is at the top of a yellow tower, which gives one of the hardest pitches on the climb at VS/Hard VS (5.8). From Camp II --- Skirt a red rock bluff on the East and follow a ramp line to a gray tower. Move into the ramp (some stone fall danger) and climb to an amphitheater. Continue up a broad gully formed between the gray tower and the lower rock buttress and climb a snow slope to 'Santa's Grotto' at the start of the mushroom ridge. Follow the mushroom ridge to a crevasse in the upper face, which offers fantastic site. Climb the snow / ice slope to the right of the face, then follow mixed ground to the top of the highest hanging glacier. An ice crest now leads in a magnificent position to the summit. We have the glorious - grand views! DAY 25 TO 27 RETREAT TREK TO LUKLA. Overnight Camp. DAY 28 RETURN FLIGHT TO KATHMANDU. Transfer to the hotel. Time for relaxation. DAY 29 Kathmandu Free day in Kathmandu DAY 30 Departure Transfer to Airport to Depart Kathmandu for onward journey. office@explore-himalaya.com List of all our 1998 - 2006 climbing expeditions operated in Nepal and Tibet