Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400 meters /4592 feet)

The flight into Kathmandu with panoramic view of the valley below and Himalayan ranges towering above. Once you land and check out from the Tribhuvan International Airport our agent will greet and welcome you, drive you to your hotel, later on the evening you'll be assisted with all of your travel requirements for the trek

Day 2: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,840 meters /9,316 feet) and trek to Phakding (2,610 meters /8,561 feet)

Duration: 35 minutes flight, 3-4 hours (8 km) trek

An early morning flight to Lukla a picturesque mountaintop settlement starts your Everest adventure, after you get to Lukla meet with rest of the team, sort through your possessions and head out on your adventure.

Descend past Chauri Kharka village to the Dudh Koshi River, a lovely trail that follows the river's bank leading to Phakding (2,610m), a small Sherpa settlement hidden in the verdant Dudh Koshi Valley. Once you arrive at Phakding take a stroll around the village chat with the locals, or stop by one of the cafés for a hot beverage if you're not too tired.

Overnight in Phakding

Day 3: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazar (3,440 meters /11,284 feet)

Walking Distance: 6-7 hours (10.5 km) trek

Set out for Namche Bazaa. The trail today passes the Dudh Koshi, a milky glacial river up to Monjo, walk across numerous suspension bridges and through a mesmerizing pine and conifer forests.

Before arriving at the Sagarmatha National Park entrance arrange your permits for inspection, after the permits are checked trek down alongside the Dudh Koshi River to Jorsale, from here, it's a tough climb up to Namche BazaarOvernight in Namche Bazaar.

Day 4: First Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazaar (3,440 meters /11,284 feet)

Walking Distance: 4-5 hours (6 km) trek

This is your first day of acclimatization. Interact with the friendly locals or hike up to any of the vantage points for stunning views of the Himalayas. An upward hike to Everest View Hotel is a great way to acclimate while seeing Mount Everest, Thamserku, and Ama Dablam up close, hike to the Khumjung and Kunde settlements or visit Sir Edmund Hillary's school in Khumjung, the first school in the Everest Region and visit 400 years old Khumjung Monastery where The skull of Yeti, the abominable snowman, is said to be kept.

Overnight in Namche Bazaar.

Day 5: Trek from Namche to Tengboche (3,860 meters /12,661 feet)

Walking Distance: 5-6 hours (10 km) trek

The trail covers amazing sights of the Himalayan giants Tengboche is the destination for today's trek, close-up view of Ama Dablam, widely regarded as one of the world's most picturesque peaks can be seen from here. The Khumbu region's oldest Buddhist monastery Tengboche Monastery emerges over the settlement, explore the monastery attend to the monks' trance-inducing hum and chanting.

Overnight in

Day 6: Trek from Tengboche to Pangboche (3,985m/13,074ft, 2 hours, 4.5 km)

Tengboche to Pangboche is a short trek,passing through dense tree lines and a small nunnery of Milingo, the highlights of the day is crossing the majestic Imja Khola gorge, the trail leads to various small bridges offering views of Ama Dablam, from here it’s short upward hike, till you reach to the settlement of Pangboche.

Overnight in Pangboche

Day 7: Hike from Pangboche to Ama Dablam Base Camp (4,570m/15,000ft, 4 to 5 hours, 8 km) and back

Today’s day is exciting as you'll reach to Ama Dablam Base Camp, after breakfast leave your heavy belongings at the Pangboche, you'll begin with a hard descent towards the Imja Khola from here climb upward after crossing the river, follow the trail and you'll approach a yak pasture relax for a while and continue walking and eventually you'll arrive to Ama Dalam Base Camp, from here you can witness vistas of Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Cholatse, and other eight-thousander and seven-thousander summits like as Mt. Everest, Lhotse Nuptse, and others Himalayan gaints.

Head back to Pangboche later in the afternoon.

Overnight in Pangboche

Day 8: Trek from Pangboche to Phortse (3,680m/12,073ft, 4 to 5 hours, 4 km)

After an early breakfast, you'll leave Pangboche and head towards Phortse. The first part of the ascent brings you to Upper Pangboche, from here you'll walk for about an hour on a straight track and descending quickly following a steep tracks of a narrow cliff. After a short climb, you will get a different view of Namche valley and Tengboche monastery from a distance, pass many terraced fields, until you reach the village of Phortse.

Overnight in Phortse

Day 9: Trek from Phortse to Monjo (2,835m/9,301ft, 6 to 7 hours, 8.9 km)

As you approach, the altitude drops, retrace your steps back to Jorsale, a little settlement, from here head to a deep woodland after crossing a suspension bridge and passing the Monjo checkpoint and proceed towards Monjo.

Overnight in Monjo

Day 10: Trek from Monjo to Lukla (2,840m/9,316ft, 5 to 6 hours, 9.5 km)

After breakfast, head again on the trail of Dudh Koshi River to Lukla. The walk starts with a gentle descent towards Benkar until you cross a suspension bridge which leads to Phakding village from here ascent towards Ghat and climbing up the route to Chablung and to Lukla.

Overnight in Lukla.

Day 11: Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu (35 minutes)

Day 12: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu (1,400 meters /4,592 feet)

Duration: 35 minutes flight

The scenic flight from Lukla to Kathmandu is always a delight, once you arrive at Kathmandu, you'll be driven to your accommodation. In the evening, a special cultural programmer and a farewell dinner will be served to commemorate the end of your journey.

Overnight in Kathmandu

Day 13: Final Departure

Our staff will drop you off at the airport, you'll bid farewell to your newfound friends as well as Nepal.