• Destination

    Nepal

  • Region

    Everest Region

  • Trip Type

    Expedition

  • Trip Duration

    29 Days/30 Days

  • Group Size

    Minimum 2 Pax

  • Season

    Spring & Autumn

  • Maximum Altitude

    4,600m/15,088ft

  • Flight

    RCH-LUA-RCH

  • Overview
  • Itinerary
  • Map
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Introduction

Amadablam Base Camp Trek is one of the fascinating trips to the world’s most beautiful and colossal peak of Mt. Amadablam. Undoubtedly this Amadablam Trek in the Everest region offers superb views of Mount Everest and unforgettable scenery of its base camp.

This 14 days of trekking is based on the premium lodges at all the place in the Everest Region, however, the luxury trek is also possible for this route. The trek begins as soon as we land at Tenzing Hillary Airport, Lukla (2,840m) , the gateway of Everest Region with the welcome view by Mt. Numbur and Kongde Ri. The route traverse through rhododendrons and pine forests, lush pastures, rivers, Sherpa villages and Buddhist Monasteries from temperate to snowline regions. The pristine lake at the base camp with Himalayan peaks is the best. Amadablam means “Mother’s necklace”; the long ridges on each side are like the arms of a mother (ama) protecting her child, and the hanging glacier is thought of as the Dablam, the traditional double-pendant containing pictures of the gods, worn by Sherpa women. For its soaring ridges and steep faces Amadablam is sometimes referred to as the “Matterhorn of the Himalayas.” The main peak is 6,812 meters (22,349 ft.), and the lower western peak is 6,170 meters (20,243 ft.).

Highlights of Trek

  • Close view of the Mt. Amadablam and other snowcapped mountains such as Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Thamserku, Mt. Pumori, Mt. Cholatse, Mt. Lobuche, Mt. Tawache, Mt. Number, Mt. Kusum Kanguru, and many other peaks.
  • Listed in the UNESCO’s World Heritage Site, Sagarmatha National Park enrich in vast diversity of flora and fauna.
  • Experience of flying to one of the adventurous airport of the world, Tenzing Hillary Airport, Lukla at an elevation of 2,840m,
  • Explore the lifestyle, culture and tradition of Sherpa Community.
  • Sherpa Cultural Museum, Art Gallery National Park Museum, Buddhist Monasteries such as Tengboche Monastery, oldest sherpa villages.
  • Gateway of Khumbu Region, Namche Bazar with Irish Pub, small club and bars, massage centre, hospitals, souvenir shops, restaurants, bakery shops, and many more.

If you are seeking for extreme adventure, there are some alternative trekking route, Everest Base Camp Trek and Everest Three Passes Trek. Not only this, if you are expert on climbing, you can do trekking to EBC as acclimatization walk and on return, you can opt for either Lobuche Peak (6,119m) Climbing or Island Peak (6,189m) Climbing. Inspite of these extreme adventures, if you are beginner but do no wish to trek up to base camp can do short trek of Everest View Trek upto 3,880m (Hotel Everest View) which is suitable when you have less time.

What we offer on Trekking?

  • Strong and Reliable Team of Guide, Assiatant Guides, strong porters, and other trekking support team.
  • Pre-booking of Accommodation on best available teahouse lodges facilitated with attached bathrooms (wherever possible) and domestic flight at the earliest.
  • Though the internal flight provided 15 Kg Baggage allowances, we will take care up to extra 5 Kg. (Total: 20 Kg per person).
  • During the trekking, we offer free of charge to explore every possible sites such as Monastery, Cultural Museum, National Park Museum, art and exhibition centre.
  • Emergency survival kit such as rope coil, first aid medical kit, oxygen concentrator with modern masks and regulators.
  • Duffle Bags, Booklets of Detailed Itinerary, souvenirs, local SIM cards, and many more.
  • Sleeping bags and Down Jackets on rent.

 

Best Season 

Spring Season (March-May) and Autumn Season (September to Early December) are considered as the best time to go Amadablam Base Camp as we can expect mild temperature in the day and night and clear blue sky. However, the unpredictable weather pattern of mountain can cause frequent changes in the weather of specific places. Before trekking, we will inform the estimated weather pattern and temperature for trekking period during briefing session.

 

Essential Trekking Gears

As we do trekking from temperate to snowline regions upto 5,545m, we will experience difference in  temperature, so we must be prepared to tackle the hazardous situation. The right choice of right gears will definitely help us to reach to the targeted points. For the more details, you can click here for essential trekking gears. You can also print the checklist of trekking gears as you need to pack each and every gear that will be useful for the trekking.

For more details of trekking, please refer to the trekking notes, You can find them on Gears Sections as well.

We focus on the safety and healthy performances of trekkers above 3000m with ample acclimatization days to minimize the risk of High Altitude Sickness. We provide a wilderness first aid treatment and backup oxygen concentrator with modern masks and regulators.

Infusion Trip Adventure team operates responsible tours and trekking and provides all-inclusive travel services. You will get worry-free services regarding the permits, fees, meals and accommodation along the trail. We are concerned with the pre-arrangement and booking for smooth operations of your trip. Your safety and enjoyment are always our main concern. With the experiences of travel, trekking and expedition for more than 7 years, we value the difference between a good experience and a great experience. Our reputation speaks for itself, we provide high-quality professional services to continuously exceed customer’s expectations and reinforce its market position in the field of trekking, expedition and tour-related services.

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft)

Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be welcomed by a beautiful garland of seasonal flowers at the gate of the International Arrival Terminal. With the final counting and loading of luggage into the vehicle, you will transfer to the hotel and check in.

After welcome refreshments, there will be a short briefing with the Infusion Trip Adventure Representative. You will get general information and orientation about the programs. Then you have free time in Kathmandu. You can explore the city.

In the evening – welcome dinner and traditional show in an authentic Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu. You will enjoy your dinner with different types of dances.

  • Accommodation

    Premium Hotel

  • Meals Included

    Dinner

Day 02: Half-Day Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and drive to Mulkot (495m/1,625ft)

After breakfast, proceed for a half-day sightseeing tour of UNESCO’s World Heritage Site, including Pashupatinath Temple and Bhaktapur Durbar Square.

After the sightseeing tour, start to drive to Mulkot for about 4 hours via BP Highway to about 132 Km. Upon arrival at Mulkot, check into the resort and get refreshments with swimming.

  • Accommodation

    Premium Hotel

  • Meals Included

    B, D

  • Driving Distance

    96 Km

  • Driving Duration

    4 Hours

Day 03: Drive to Manthali Airport & Fly to Lukla – 20 mins & start Trek to Phakding (2,610m/8,560ft)

Early morning, drive to Manthali Airport for about one and a half hours. And check in at the airline’s counter and board the flight of Lukla. This 20-minute flight provides a magnificent view of the massif Himalayan Ranges in the north.

Upon arrival at Tenzing-Hillary Airport, Lukla, meet the trekking support team, assistant guide & porters. Before commencing the trek, stop at a nearby lodge for hot tea/coffee and light snacks. Then start to trek to Phakding for about 3 hours by exploring the charming town of Lukla with hotels and shops lining both sides of the traditional cobbled street. At the end of town, there is a check post where we need to get the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit and Sagarmatha National Park Permit Fee. The trail is downhill and easy to walk and passes through beautiful human settlements of Chheplung, Thadokoshi, and Ghat, and ultimately descends to Phakding (2,610m).

  • Accommodation

    Teahouse Lodge

  • Meals Included

    B, L, D

  • Driving Distance

    36 Km

  • Driving Duration

    1.5 Hours

  • Flight Duration

    20 minutes

  • Walking Distance

    9.3 Km

  • Walking Duration

    4 Hours

  • Elevation Variation

    +1,260

Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m/11,284ft)

With the rule of 6-7-8, we will have breakfast at 7 a.m. and walk at 8 a.m. towards Namche Bazar. This day, most of the trekkers find it a little bit difficult as we will gain 830m of elevation within 6 hours. For the first half, the trail is easy following the river bank. At Monjo, we will stop at the check post to check the permits enter Sagaramatha National Park and descend to Jorsalle where we will stop for Lunch.
Leave the main village and follow the trail on the left bank of the Dudhkoshi River. Walking for 30 minutes more, we will reach Hillary Bridge from where we will walk uphill. Near halfway, we will get a chance to see Mt. Everest (8,848.86m), Lhotse (8,516m), Taboche, Kusum Kanguru (6,339m), Thamserku, and many other peaks. After climbing for 3 hours we will reach Namche Bazar.
This prosperous town is the largest in Khumbu. Mt. Thamserku (6,648m) and Kwangde Ri (6,624m) loom along the east and west of the village. The sacred mountain Khumbila (5,707m) dominates the skyline along the west.

  • Accommodation

    Teahouse Lodge

  • Meals Included

    B, L, D

  • Walking Distance

    9.8 Km

  • Walking Duration

    7 Hours

  • Elevation variation

    +830m

Day 05: Rest day for acclimatization in Namche Bazaar.

On this day we will explore Namche in the morning time. Before leaving Namche Bazar, we will visit the Sherpa Cultural Museum, Mount Everest Documentation Center, Sagarmatha National Park Museum and Tenzing Norgay Memorial.

Then we will continue to walk towards Everest View Hotel. En route, we will stop at Shyangboche Airstrip (3,775m) to visit Sagarmatha Next. At the Visitors Centre, you will find information about Sagarmatha National Park and the Khumbu region including History, Geography, Culture, Climbing and trekking, Flora and fauna, as well as the environmental challenges that we are facing and possible solutions. Then continue walking to Hotel Everest View (3,880m) and return to Namche Bazar.

  • Accommodation

    Teahouse Lodge

  • Meals Included

    B, L, D

  • Walking Distance

    3.4 Km

  • Walking Duration

    4 Hours

  • Elevation Variation

    +/-440m

Day 06: Trek to Deboche (3,710m/12,170ft) via Thyangboche Monastery

After breakfast, start an uphill walk to reach the North-east top of Namche Bazar and take a straightened path from where we will get a stunning view of the Himalayan Ranges including, Thamserku, Kangtenga, Mt. Amadablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Mt. Everest, Taboche, and many other snowcapped peaks. From Kyangjuma, we will descend to Phungi Tenga (3,200m) and stop for Lunch. After crossing the river, we will climb slowly the steep trail to Tengboche and visit the monastery.
The Tengboche Monastery is one of the most important monasteries in the Khumbu Region and the traditional place where all Everest Expeditions receive their blessings as they walk towards the base camp.
After visiting Thyangboche Monastery a short, steep and muddy descent to Deboche through the forest of birches, conifers and rhododendrons.

  • Accommodation

    Teahouse Lodge

  • Meals Included

    B, L, D

  • Walking Distance

    10 Km

  • Walking Duration

    7 Hours

  • Elevation Gain

    +270m

Day 07: Trek to Pangboche (3,985m/13,070ft)

The trail to Pangboche is an easy day of traversing with views of the Tengboche monastery just across the valley. Pangboche is a traditional village, inhabited by Sherpa people, and home to one of the oldest monasteries in Nepal. The horizon from here to Lobuche is dominated by Ama Dablam, (6,812m). In the daytime, acclimatization walks to the Upper Pangboche and visits Pangboche monastery.

  • Accommodation

    Teahouse Lodge

  • Meals Included

    B, L, D

  • Walking Distance

    3.2 Km

  • Walkking Duration

    3 Hours

  • Elevation Gain

    +275m

Day 08: Day Excursion to Amadablam Base Camp (4,600m/15,088ft)

We begin with a steep descent to the ImjaKhola and after crossing the bridge we ascend steeply for about 3 hrs and walk through open Yak pastures. Before we reach the AmaDablam Base camp, we will come across a small lake. It is a large grassy meadow with a stream flowing from the middle of the meadow. AmaDablam is one of the most loved and admired mountains in Khumbu. The fact that one can walk right to its foothill and absorb the aura of the mountain is a real gift of Mother Nature. Later, return to Pangboche for an overnight stay.

  • Accommodation

    Teahouse Lodge

  • Meals Included

    B, L, D

  • Walking Distance

    9.2 Km

  • Walking Duration

    7 Hours

  • Elevation Variation

    +/-315m

Day 09: Backtrack to Namche Bazar (3,440m/11,284ft)

Breakfast at the teahouse. Packing and preparations for a trekking day.

Along the way cross the Mengbo and the Dudh Koshi rivers to the quiet trail on the other side. The panoramic vista with old stone houses and the absence of the usual trekkers along the way is bliss until we reach Tengboche. From here, descend to Phungi Tenga for about 1 hour, ascend to Kyanjuma for about 2 hours and walk the gently straight path to Namche Bazar.

  • Accommodation

    Teahouse Lodge

  • Meals Included

    B, L, D

  • Walking Distance

    13 Km

  • Walking Duration

    8 Hours

  • Elevation variation

    -545m

Day 10: Backtrack to Phakding (2,610m/8,560ft)

Free time in the morning.

After breakfast, descend from Namche Bazaar towards the Hillary brifdge and further walk towards Jorsalle. The trail further follows the bank of Dudhkoshi river and passes the beautiful village of Monjo, Chhumoa and other small human settlements and reaches Phakding.

  • Accommodation

    Teahouse Lodge

  • Meals Included

    B, L, D

  • Walking Distance

    9.8 Km

  • Walking Duration

    6 Hours

  • Elevation variation

    -830m

Day 11: Backtrack to Lukla (2,840m/9,315ft)

After breakfast on the way, we pass through small settlements constructing new lodges. It is interesting to watch others starting enthusiastically on the trek ahead as we head down to our campsite at Lukla. it is a surprisingly hard uphill climb to Lukla, which should take about 3 hours. It is a delightful ending to the trip as one enters the busy village of Lukla. Later check-in at the lodge and refreshments.

In the evening, there will be a small farewell program for the trekking team.

  • Accommodation

    Teahouse Lodge

  • Meals Included

    B, L, D

  • Walking Distance

    9.3 Km

  • Walking Duration

    4 Hours

  • Elevation variation

    +230m

Day 12: Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel

Early morning, fly from Lukla to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, meet, assist and transfer to the hotel.

You will have time to relax after the long journey, breathe easily and just rest at your hotel before completing your Himalayan Adventure with us.

  • Accommodation

    Hotel

  • Meals Included

    B, L

  • Flight Duration

    30 Minutes

Day 13: Contingency day on trek or Kathmandu in case of bad weather or health issues.

If the plan goes smoothly with the flight on the required day/time, this day will be a free day in Kathmandu for leisure activities or sightseeing tours (on your own), last-minute shopping, bag packing, etc. On request, we will arrange a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu.

  • Accommodation

    Hotel

  • Meals included

    B, D

Day 14: Transfer to International Airport for final departure.

Timely transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport to board an onward flight to home country 3 hours earlier than the scheduled flight departing time. We wish you a happy journey during your flight from Nepal to your home country with the hope to see you on your next visit to Nepal.

  • Meals Included

    Breakfast

Services Included

  • Services of all arrival/departure and ground transfers in a private vehicle accompanied by an English-speaking tour representative/escort/guide.

  • Round trip from Ramechhap/Lukla/Ramechhap on a fixed-wing aircraft with an extra baggage allowance of 5 KG per person .

  • Three-night accommodation at a Premium Hotel in Kathmandu on a Twin/Double Room Sharing on a bed and breakfast basis inclusive of all applicable taxes.

  • 09 nights / 10 Days “Luxury Amadablam Base Camp Trek” inclusive of all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), accommodation in teahouse lodges, services of trained, trusted and highly experienced trek Guides and Sherpa assistants including a team of strong and reliable porters.

  • Welcome and Farewell Dinner at Authentic Nepalese Restaurant in Kathmandu featuring a cultural program.

  • Updated and Detailed Trekking maps with contour lines.

  • Permits & Documents – Sagarmatha National Park Permit, Khumbu Pasang Lhasa Rural Municipality Permit

  • An Oxygen cylinders with a mask regulator in case of emergency.

  • A team of Experienced trekking guides, assistant guides, porters, and with their daily wages, equipment, meals, clothing, etc.

  • Comprehensive First Aid Medical Kit

Services Excluded

  • International Airfare from/to Kathmandu

  • Nepal Entry Tourist Visa (USD 50 for 30 days)

  • Any additional stay in Kathmandu before and after the trekking (in case of any reason).

  • Personal Equipment including trekking gear, clothing, toiletries, Personal Medical Kit, and any other items.

  • Personal Porters can be arranged on request in advance and charge USD 25 per day.

  • Items of a personal nature such as; laundry, bar bills, alcoholic beverages, extra mileage, optional tours such as telephone calls, internet services,

  • Comprehensive Travel Insurance or “Umbrella Insurance” covering; Illness, hospitalization, travel medicines, loss of valuables, thefts, change of itinerary, flight and tour cancellations due to unavoidable circumstances and most of all Emergency Helicopter Charter for evacuation purposes.

  • Any items that are not mentioned in the above ‘Costs Include Section.’

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