Ama Dablam Expedition

Mount Ama Dablam is a beautiful mountain, located to the south of Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse in the most popular Khumbu region. Ama Dablam is one of the prettiest mountains on earth at an altitude of 6,856 m / 22,494 ft. It is a steep pyramid of ice with lofty walls and sharp bare ridges. It is also known as the “Matterhorn of the Himalaya”. The glacier is hanging on the southwest face of Mt. Ama Dablam in the high resembling a ‘Dablam’ – the sacred ornament box worn by symbolizing Sherpa Ladies which became the reason to call her name “Ama Dablam”. This mountain stands above Tangboche Monastery which is another pearl of beauty because of its setting and architecture combination on the way to Everest Base Camp. Ama Dablam expedition offers one of the best viewpoint in the Himalayas with superb views of five above 8000 m mountains including the Everest.

Mount Ama Dablam forms a lasting impression on many trekkers in Nepal as it is conceivably the most stunning mountain on the popular trekking route to Everest Base Camp. Ama Dablam is a technically demanding mountain for climbing; although its height is 6812 m. Ama Dablam is also the third most popular Himalayan peak for authorized expeditions. The most popular route for climbing Ama Dablam is South-west ridge route, a technical route with three camps above base camp. The climbing on this route involves pure rock climbing on exquisite granite followed by mixed snow climbing. From the top of Mount Ama Dablam there are very charming sceneries of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Island perk, Khumbu Himalayan, Makalu and rest of the snow covered surrounded mountains. Most of the expedition to Ama Dablam is operated during the months of April - May in spring season and September - October in autumn season.