TREK TO THE BASE CAMP OF NEPAL’S MOST BEAUTIFUL PEAK

• Lodge trek to Ama Dablam Base Camp
• Traditional Nepalese villages 
• A mix of luxury and standard lodges
• Helicopter return to Kathmandu
• Experience rich Buddhist culture

The Everest region is understandably one of the world’s most popular and spectacular hiking destinations. Our Ama Dablam Base Camp Lodge Trek trip begins with a spectacular flight from Kathmandu or Ramechhap to the 9,200-foot airstrip at the mountain village of Lukla. We then follow the traditional expedition route to the Sherpa capital of the Khumbu, the village of Namche Bazaar and onwards, alongside the raging Imja Khola River to the mouth of the high valley leading to Mount Everest. En route to Ama Dablam, we will visit many picturesque Sherpa villages. Tengboche, the home of Nepal’s most famous monastery, is situated beneath the impressive backdrop of Everest and Ama Dablam. We’ll spend two nights in the beautiful village of Pangboche, home to Nepal’s oldest monastery, in order to make the challenging and spectacular day hike to Ama Dablam Base Camp. During our trek, we will stay in a diverse combination of luxury lodges, standard lodges offering upgraded rooms and traditional, family-run lodges, all offering a unique insight into the past and current Khumbu experience.

This is a comfortable, well-paced and fully-supported lodge trek itinerary in the Sagarmatha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This trip is both an excellent choice as a one-off trek in Nepal and introduction for those looking to return and explore beyond the famous ‘Land of the Sherpa’ and home to the highest point on the planet – Mount Everest.

The Ama Dablam Base Camp Lodge Trek is part of our Himalayan Classic Trek Series.

TRIP OUTLINE:
Day 1: Welcome to Nepal and the Himalayas! Met upon arrival & transfer to group hotel.
Day 2: In Kathmandu (morning sightseeing tour) or afternoon drive to Ramechhap. Hotel.
Day 3: Fly to Lukla (9,184 feet) from Kathmandu or Ramechhap. Hike 3 hours to Phakding (8,699 feet). Lodge.
Day 4: To Namche Bazaar. 11,283 feet. 5 to 6 hours of hiking. Lodge.
Day 5: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar. Lodge.
Day 6: To Deboche Village at 12,684 feet. 5 hours of hiking. Lodge.
Day 7: Trek to Pangboche. 13,075 feet. 3 hours of hiking. Lodge.
Day 8: Day hike to Ama Dablam Base Camp. 15,100 feet. 7 hour round trip hike. Lodge.
Day 9: The high route to Upper Pangboche & Phortse Village. 12,465 feet. 6 to 7 hour hike. Lodge.
Day 10: Hike over the Mon La Pass to Namche Bazaar. 5 to 6 hour hike. Lodge.
Day 11: Helicopter flight back to Kathmandu (via Lukla). Hotel or late evening departure.
Day 12: Transfer to Kathmandu Airport. (If you did not depart the previous evening).