Ama Dablam Base Camp – 10 Days - 10 Days

Your trip to Ama Dablam Base Camp for 10 Days starts when you arrive in Kathmandu, the busy capital of Nepal. Our representative will pick you up and help you escort you to your respective hotel for rest.

The Kathmandu Valley is full of a mix of cultures, customs, and past times. At 1,400 meters high, Kathmandu offers a great mix of city fun and nature’s beauty. Green hills surround the valley, and on bright days, you can see the Himalayan peaks in the distance. You will spend your first day getting used to the city’s buzz, preparing for your trek, and enjoying the lively atmosphere.

You can visit places like the Swayambhunath Stupa, also known as the Monkey Temple, or take a easy walk through Thamel, the tourist center. Here, you can buy trek gear and gifts or try real Nepali food. The first day is perfect to rest and prepare for the journey ahead while exploring Kathmandu’s cultural charm.

Early in the morning, you’ll take a short flight to Lukla, which many call one of the most exciting flights on earth. The 30 to 40-minute trip gives stunning views of green hills and the grand Himalayan peaks. Landing at Lukla’s Tenzing-Hillary Airport, set on a cliff, is an event in itself and kicks off your trek. Then, the real adventure kicks off once you meet your guides and porters in Lukla.

From Lukla, you’ll start a slow descent on a clear path toward Phakding. This 3-hour walk leads you through cute Sherpa villages, farmed lands, and pine woods. You’ll cross many hanging bridges adorned with bright prayer flags that dance in the breeze. The calm village of Phakding, by the Dudh Koshi River, is your first night stop. It’s a perfect spot to rest and get ready for hard days ahead.

On the third day of the Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek, you will hike from Phakding to Namche Bazaar. The walk to Namche Bazaar is a lovely and rewarding part of your trip. The trail follows the Dudh Koshi River and crosses many hanging bridges, including the famous Hillary Bridge, named after Sir Edmund Hillary. The hike starts off easy, winding through woods of rhododendron and small towns like Monjo, where you enter Sagarmatha National Park. Here, permits are checked, and the trek gets harder and more exciting.

As the path gets steeper, you will see Mount Everest and Lhotse for the first time, which is a stirring and inspiring sight. After about six hours of hiking, you will reach Namche Bazaar, the lively heart of the Khumbu region. This busy village is a hub for hikers, with warm lodges, shops, and bakeries. Stay overnight at a hotel in Namche Bazaar.

Getting used to the height or acclimatization is key to a good trek, and Namche Bazaar is the best spot to do this. This small town, set at 3,440 meters, gives great views of the nearby peaks, like Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Everest. You can take a morning walk to the Everest View Hotel, which has one of the best views in the area. The sight of snow-capped mountains shining in the morning light is one you won’t forget.

You can also go to the Sherpa Museum to learn about the rich culture and history of the locals. Namche Bazaar itself is fun to look around, with its lively markets and old tea houses. Use this day to rest, drink water, and get ready for the higher trails that lie ahead.

The trek from Namche Bazaar to Pangboche is a thrilling hike with beautiful views. The path starts with a climb, giving wide views of tall mountains like Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam. As you go down into the Dudh Koshi Valley, you come to the village of Tengboche. Here, you will find the famous Tengboche Monastery. This is the largest monastery in the Khumbu region that was built in 1916 by Lama Gulu.

After visiting the monastery, the path goes down through rhododendron woods and crosses the Imja Khola River before it climbs up again to Pangboche. The Pangboche village offers a closer look at Ama Dablam. The 6-7 hour hike ends at a warm lodge in Pangboche, where you can rest and enjoy the stunning views of the mountains.

Day 6 of the Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek is to look forward to as we head to Ama Dablam Base Camp, a unique destination encircled by tall and majestic peaks from all sides. The journey starts through a gentle slope trek in the middle of beautiful alpine terrain clothed with silver fir trees and bright, cheerful rhododendron bushes. 

There are many yak and cow pastures to be seen in the course of this hike. As you get closer to the base camp, the trek becomes slightly more inclined, but the views of Ama Dablam, the “Jewel of the Himalayas,” more than compensate for every footstep. 

On reaching the base camp at 5,120 meters, you will get to see pristine mountains, lakes and wildlife. Thamserku, Kangtega, and Tawache. You will make your way through a lush forest where you can encounter rare and endangered species of birds and animals like Danphe, snow leopard, and Himalayan Tahr.

Before walking back to Pangboche, ensure to get some more pictures of the area and feel the tranquility of such a park-like setting. The approximately 6-7 hour round-trip journey is definitely more on the strenuous side, but it pays off with immense satisfaction and unforgettable vistas of giant mountains.

The walk down from Pangboche to Namche Bazaar follows your path back through the Imja Khola Valley. You will pass through Debuche and Tengboche, giving you another chance to see the monastery or enjoy the great views of Ama Dablam and Everest. Descending along the way, you’ll pass through rhododendron forests and pine forests, with possibilities of musk deer and Himalayan pheasants.

It’s nice to be back at Namche Bazaar, full of lodges, bakeries, and museums. Spend the evening sleeping, shopping for souvenirs, or reflecting upon the incredible journey thus far.

Your eighth day on the Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek will see you covering the return journey from Namche Bazaar to Lukla. This trail will mostly be downhill, but there will be a few short ascents and rocky stretches that will make it a moderate challenge. You will cross the last suspension bridges over the Dudh Koshi River and have your last interactions with fellow trekkers as well as beautiful Monjo and Phakding villages, where you can meet your new friends for life.

It will take you around 6-7 hours of trekking before you’re back in Lukla, where you can celebrate your journey with the trekking team. Later, as the evening rolls in, you can wrap up your last night of togetherness with a discussion on the best and worst people to meet in mountain lodges, sticking up for that gut-busting afterward meal.

You are planning to finish up your trekking at Lukla, which will be your endpoint this time round. Overnight stay at a lodge in Lukla.

Today, you will leave the Everest area and go back to Kathmandu. You will take a beautiful morning flight from Lukla to Kathmandu that lasts 30-40 minutes and offers great views of the mountains. When you arrive in Kathmandu, you can rest or explore more of the city.

After you land, you might visit cultural spots like Durbar Squares or Pashupatinath Temple. Or, you could relax at a Thamel restaurant, enjoying dishes from all over the world mixed with local flavors. In the evening, celebrate your trek success and get ready to leave.

Today is the last day of your stay in Nepal for Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek. After having a warm breakfast, one of our representatives will escort you to Tribhuvan International Airport where you will go through customs and formalities.

After that, you will onboard a flight to return to your home country.