Trip Overview
Do you know that Mt. Amadablam is the world’s most beautiful mountain? Yes, this 6812 m tall mountain is a gem of Khumbu and heart of Sherpa people. The mountain resembles a loving mother embracing her child with pure love and affection! The name of the mountain refers as the Mother’s Necklace. There are two ridges like a stretched arm and top as a head. On the way of the Everest Base Camp Trek, the Amadablam Base Camp Trek can become the most beautiful alternative Everest trek.
Nepal High Trek is a reliable trekking agency that offers different styles of trekking and diverse destinations. The Everest Base Camp Trek is the most famous trekking trip to do in Khumbu region. However, many people are looking for an alternative trekking route. So, the travel planners of Nepal High Trek have knitted a beautiful itinerary of Amadablam Base Camp Trekking.
Can I do the Amadablam Base Camp Trek during the Everest Base Camp Trekking?
Yes, it is possible to do the Amadablam Base Camp Trek and the Everest Base Camp Trek together in a single trip. The journey of Amadablam Trek leaves the Everest Base Camp Trek route from Pangboche. If you are going to do the high altitude trekking then the Amadablam Base Camp can be an ideal acclimatization trek route. Most of the trekkers doing the Everest Three High Passes Trek prefer to do this hike for better acclimatization. The Nepal High Trek is offering this trip as the main journey.
Knit a momentous trekking tale to the base camp of the world’s most beautiful mountain. The trip is one of the must to do if you wish to understand landscape and culture of Khumbu!
Mount Amadablam requires an Expedition Permit instead of Peak Climbing Permit to Climb
Trekkers on this trekking trip can meet climbers from different parts of the world. The mountain is less than 7000 m altitude but it is categorized as the expedition mountain. The technical difficulty to climb the mountain is very high. Most of the peak climbing activities in Nepal are on the mountains like Island Peak, Mera Peak, Lobuche Peak, and Pisang Peak. A serious mountaineer always choose Mt. Amadablam to prepare nicely for higher mountains like Everest.
Early in the morning, trekkers hike to the Amadablam Base Camp from Pangboche. Meet many climbers and enjoy their stories. The scenery from the base camp of Mt. Amadablam is splendid. Relish the panoramic view of mountains and hills from the base camp. Some people prefer to spend overnight in the base camp but it is wise to return back to Pangboche!
How to reach Amadablam Base Camp?
Follow the itinerary of the 14 Days Everest Base Camp Trek until you reach Pangboche. The Pangboche Village is one of the major Sherpa village on the Everest Base Camp Trek route. Therefore, you can enjoy your stay in this beautiful village. Visit the monastery and spend time with locals. The itinerary of the Amadablam Base Camp Trek consists of one acclimatization rest day in Namche Bazaar. Upon landing in the Lukla airport, trekkers take the route of Phakding and Manjo to reach Namche Bazaar. In the section between Phakding and Namche Bazaar, trekkers enter the Sagarmatha National Park.
The acclimatization activity is important. Trekkers do the Everest View Hotel Hike and Khumjung Village Hike to complete the acclimatization. Moreover, the acclimatization helps trekkers to fully adjust to the high altitude places and avoid the risk of altitude sickness.
What is an altitude of the Amadablam Base Camp?
The Amadablam Base Camp altitude is 4420 m. Our itinerary doesn’t require trekkers to spend overnight at the base camp. Travelers will spend overnight in Pangboche which is at an altitude of 3985 m from sea level. Therefore, the risk of altitude sickness is minimum!
When is the best time to do the Amadablam Trek?
The best time to do the Amadablam Trek is spring season. However, autumn is also considered as the great time to do the trek. During spring season, trekkers get chance to meet lots of climbers. Hearing their stories may inspire trekkers to do mountaineering too. The month of May is the best time to do Amadablam climbing. If you are on an Everest Base Camp Trek journey then ask your trekking guide to arrange the Amadablam Base Camp Hike as a part of the acclimatization activity. If you do the hike then it would be awesome in terms of altitude safety while doing the EBC Trek.
Can I Stay Overnight in the Amadablam Base Camp?
It is possible to stay overnight in the Amadablam Base Camp (4420 m). Few years before, there were no lodges and tea houses in the base camp. However, you can find lodges and tea houses in the base camp. You don’t need any camping gears to spend overnight in the base camp. Choose to spend overnight in the base camp and return back to Namche Bazaar the following day! This is an alternative itinerary!
Accommodation and Meals
Throughout the Everest region trekking in Nepal, trekkers can enjoy magnificent facilities of accommodation and food. The trekking route of the Everest region is one of the major commercial trekking routes of Nepal. Therefore, there are high class facilities throughout the journey. You can find lots of eateries and lodges on the trail. Please remember that there are few lodges in the Amadablam Base Camp. Get luxurious to spartan lodging facilities. Trekkers can get diverse cuisines while doing the trek. Enjoy Continental, Asian, Indian, Chinese, and Local Dishes along the way.
How to book the Amadablam Trek in Nepal?
Add the Short Everest Base Camp Trek in your Amadablam Trek itinerary! Ask your trekking agency to add the Everest Base Camp option too! Make sure that you are doing the trek with the Nepal Government registered company and you are accompanied by a licensed trekking guide. Choosing a right company and following the best itinerary is crucial for a successful trekking trip in Nepal. Book the Amadablam Base Camp Trek in Nepal with us and explore the base camp of the world’s most beautiful mountain!
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Details Itinerary
Day 2: Fly to Lukla from Kathmandu or Drive to Ramechhap & Fly to Lukla; Trek to Phakding (2660m) - 3/4 Hrs
Early in the morning we will do either flight to Lukla directly from Kathmandu or from Ramechhap. During the peak season, trekkers have to use the Ramechhap airport instead of domestic airport of Kathmandu. You will have to drive about 4 to 5 hours to reach the Ramechhap airport. The distance between Ramechhap and Lukla is less than the distance between Lukla and Kathmandu. Once you land in the Lukla airport, you will be greeted by the rest of the crew members!
After a brief coffee or tea break in Lukla, we will start our trek towards Phakding. On the way, we will get our Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality permit. Overnight in a tea house
Day 3: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar - (3440m) - 7/8 Hrs
Today is the most joyous day of the trek even if the trek involves uphill trekking and crossing of several suspension bridges. We will enter the Sagarmatha National Park. After crossing the Hillary Twin Bridge in the foothill of Namche Bazaar, we will have to do the uphill trekking. The trail is okay but you will have to walk uphill. The first sight of the Mt. Everest is possible from the rest place few kilometers before reaching the Namche Bazaar checkpoint. Relish your stay in the major touristic town of Khumbu. The Namche Bazaar is the most vibrant town up in the Himalayas. The shape of the town is in horse shoe shape and offers the magnificent scenery of mountains like Kusum Kangaru, Kwangde, and Tham Serku. Enjoy spending time inside various eateries, restaurants, bars, and shops. Overnight in a tea house
Day 4: Acclimatization; Everest View Hotel & Khumjung Village Hike
Early in the morning after breakfast, we will hike to the Everest View Hotel. Before hiking to the Everest View Hotel, we will visit the Park in the top of the Namche Bazaar. The park is the best vantage point to get splendid pictures with the mountains on the backdrop including the gorgeous view of the Mt. Amadablam.
We will hike towards the Everest View Hotel via Syangboche Airport through grassy meadows and bushes trail. The scenery of cascading hills and mountains will make you mesmerized! If time permits we will visit the Khumjung Village and century old monastery too! The monastery has the head of mythical creature the Yeti. The Yeti scalp is definitely worth observing. We will again return back to Namche Bazaar. Overnight in a tea house
Day 5: Trek to Pangboche via Tengboche Monastery - (4010 m) - 7/8 Hrs
We will begin our trek after breakfast. The trail is okay as you will have to walk downhill from top of Namche Bazaar to Phungi Thanga. After lunch, we will do uphill climb to Tengboche. This is the normal resting place during the Everest Base Camp Trek but we will trek further to Pangboche. The trail from Tengboche to Pangboche is easy as we will trek downhill to Debuche and walk on the flat trail. Upon crossing the bridge over the Imja River, we will do short uphill and short downhill hike to Pangboche village. In the evening visit the monastery and offer prayers. Overnight in a tea house
Day 6: Amadablam Base Camp (4600 m) Hike - 6/7 Hours
Today is the most iconic day of our trek! Early in the morning we will begin our hike to the Amadablam Base Camp. The trail is rugged and less traveled. Therefore, you might get lost if you don't heed the instructions of the trekking guide. Once you are at the base camp, you will be mesmerized by the surrounding scenery. We will have our lunch in the base camp and again hike back to Pangboche. Overnight in a tea house
Day 7: Trek from Pangboche to Namche Bazaar - 7/8 Hours
Please make sure to inform us if you wish to do the Everest Base Camp Trek too while doing the Amadablam Base Camp Trek. The Everest Base Camp is just two nights away from Pangboche. If you have already done the Everest Base Camp Trek then it is not important but if you have not then you can do the EBC Hike too! If not, we will return back to Namche Bazaar following the same trail or via Phortse village. Overnight in a tea house
Day 8: Trek from Namche Bazar to Lukla (2860 m) - 7/8 Hours
We will retrace the same trail back to Lukla. Today is the last day of the trek and we will enjoy the evening with fellow trekkers and trekking crew members! Tipping is done now and we will ensure that we have a memorable time together up in the Himalayas.
Day 9: Fly back to Kathmandu - 35m
We will board a plane either to Kathmandu or to Ramechhap! A jeep will take us back to Kathmandu if we have to use the Ramechhap route if not directly to Kathmandu! In the evening we will attend the Nepalese cultural dinner and discuss the details of the trip. Early morning flight will give us immense time to explore the city as well. You can choose to do the UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES visit too. Make sure that you inform our travel planners. Once you land in Kathmandu, we can do the Kathmandu Valley Tour before departing. It is one of the most popular architectural and cultural tour! Enjoy the local food and amazing craftsmanship of Newar people inside the valley.
Day 10: Departure
Our airport representative will take you back to the International airport and bid you farewell! We will meet again to create lots of traveling moments.
Cost Includes
- All ground transportation
- Two-night boutique hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast.
- Meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner).
- Both-way domestic airfare (Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu)
- An experienced, expert, helpful, and friendly mountain Guide ( Included Accommodation, Transportation, and Insurance)
- One strong porter for each two clients (No porter for solo travelers).
- Sagarmatha National Park Permit.
- Khumbu Rural Municipality Entrance Ticket.
- 7-night good Accommodation throughout the trek. (One private room for every two clients)
- Seasonal fresh fruit throughout the trek.
- Gears Dawn jacket, sleeping bag, T-shirt, Trekking pole & duffle bag. (If required )
- Medical kit bag.
Cost Excludes
- Your high altitude emergency travel insurance.
- All the expenses in the mountain over than scheduled itinerary (due to strike, delay, or canceled flight)
- All the Bar bills and personal expenses (phone call, laundry service, Wifi, battery recharge, a bottle of water, hot water, desert & shower.
- Tips for the guide and porter.
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