High-End Amadablam – Departure 5

Per Person Rate USD. 3590

Departure: 4th December 2024 to 17th December 2024

3,860m

13D

5/5

This is our most popular trekking program because you experience the Khumbu Region at its finest in a short period of time. The ultimate aim of this trail is to reach the base camp of the Majestic Ama Dablam. On your way up, enjoy the excursions from each of the four lodges you will be staying at. We take pride in the fascinating culture and tradition of the Khumbu people, and you can witness and immerse yourself in it firsthand. Enjoy the panoramic views, breathe in the fresh mountain air, and enjoy a truly wonderful experience. The maximum trekking altitude is 4,576 m/15,013 ft, and it will be a total of 13 nights and 14 days, with 9 days on the trek. Throughout this trek, you will be accompanied by a senior English-speaking mountain guide with at least a decade of experience in this region.

Includes
  • Airport Transfers
  • 1 Night Manthali Hotel on Half Board
  • 1 Night Hotel Namche – Namche on Full Board
  • 2 Nights Shreedewa Lodge, Pangboche on Full Board
  • 6 Nights Everest Summit Lodges on Full Board
  • English Speaking Mountain Guide
  • Assistants and Porters ( 1 porter will carry 2 member luggage. Weight allowance 13 Kg per person)
  • National Park Fee and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Development Fee
  • Staff Insurance
  • Private Vehicle Kathmandu – Manthali – Kathmandu
  • Airfare: Ramechhap (RHP) – Lukla (LUA) – Ramechhap (RHP)
  • All logistic support
Excludes
  • Hotel in Kathmandu ( By request and choice of Hotel, arrangements can be made,)
  • Meals unless Stated
  • Personal Expenses
  • Drinks and Beverages
  • Rescue and Evacuation
  • Travel and Medical Insurance
  • Gratuities for the guides and their team are not included and are at your discretion
  • Expenses incurred as a result of delay beyond our control in case of: weather, flight cancellation, road blockage or natural calamities.

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival at KATHMANDU, transfer to Hotel

Our guide will be ready to welcome guests and transport them to their chosen hotel. In the evening, they will be debriefed by their assigned guide for the adventurous days to come.

Overnight: At city hotel of your choice

1,852 m

Day 2
Drive to Manthali

The morning grants guests free time to explore the vicinity. In the afternoon, guests set off on a scenic bus ride (100 km/4 hours) to Mulkot, a small town resting alongside the rushing Sunkosi River.

Overnight: A lodge in Manthali

4 Hrs

Day 3
Drive to Ramechhap, Fly to Lukla (2,743 m/ 9,000 ft ) and trek to Phakding (2652 m/8530 ft)

Early in the morning, guests are driven (35 km/1 hour) to Ramechhap airport (1370 m) and taken on a scenic flight to Lukla (2800 m, 9,190 feet). Porters or pack animals will take charge of your luggage, and the trek to Phakding (2600 m/ 8,530 ft) will begin. Guests can drop by local houses and interact with locals.

Overnight: Mountain Lodges of Nepal, Phakding

2,743 m / 9,000 ft

3 Hrs

Day 4
Trek to Monjo (2800 m/ 9200 ft)

After a relaxed breakfast, guests will start their trek through forests, serene clearings, and always beside the Dudh Kosi, or in English, “Milk River”. The day passes by, with small hamlets along the way through the forest. The hike will be 4 and a half hours long, and guests will have time for a five-hour break. Guests can visit the first judo dojo as well as the monastery. ‘Judo Dojo’ literally means a place where one learns and practices Judo. In simple terms, it is a place where one evolves not only physically but philosophically as well as mentally. It is the world’s highest ‘Judo Dojo’. It was founded by one of our guides, Kazi Sherpa. An evening meeting with five-time Everest Summiteer Nga Temba Sherpa can be a great learning experience.

Overnight: Everest Summit Lodges, Monjo

2,800 m / 9,200 ft

3 Hrs

Day 5
Trek to Namche Bazaar

After a relaxed breakfast, guests will start their trek through forests, serene clearings, and always beside the Dudh Kosi, or in English, “Milk River”. The day passes by, with small hamlets along the way through the forest. The hike will be 4 and a half hours long, and guests will have time for a five-hour break. Guests can visit the first judo dojo as well as the monastery. ‘Judo Dojo’ literally means a place where one learns and practices Judo. In simple terms, it is a place where one evolves not only physically but philosophically as well as mentally. It is the world’s highest ‘Judo Dojo’. It was founded by one of our guides, Kazi Sherpa. An evening meeting with five-time Everest Summiteer Nga Temba Sherpa can be a great learning experience.

Overnight: Everest Summit Lodges, Monjo

3,445 m / 11,300 ft

3/4 Hrs

Day 6
Trek to Tashinga

Today guests will walk over the ridge of Namche and pass the Khumjung-Kunde Sherpa settlement, known for its spectacular views of Kongde Ri. At 3,933 meters, an observation point provides breathtaking vistas of the Khumbu region’s towering peaks, including Lhotse and Mount Everest. Descending through fir and juniper forests, guests pass through scenic clearings with the impressive backdrops of Taboche, Thamserku, and Kang Taiga. Along the way, guests may spot the elusive “Thar” and the national bird of Nepal, the pheasant. Guests can visit Sagarmatha Next Centre as well as the Edmund Hillary School in Khumjung.

Overnight: Everest Summit Lodges, Tashinga

3,450 m / 11,023 ft

5 Hrs

Day 7
Trek to Tengboche Monastery and return to Tashinga

Guests begin by descending to Phunki Tenga (3250 m), where a bridge adorned with prayer flags marks their path. They then follow an ancient pilgrimage route through lush rhododendron forests, arriving at the renowned Tengboche Monastery (3870 m) in just three and a half hours. After exploring the monastery complex and possibly witnessing a monk ceremony, lunch with breathtaking views of Everest and Lhotse awaits. In spring, the rhododendrons paint the mountains in vibrant colors. Guided by the mountain guide, guests return to their lodge.

Overnight: Everest Summit Lodges, Tashinga

3,860m / 12,665ft

5-6 Hrs

Day 8
Trek to Monjo

Guests descend to Monjo, with a stopover in the bustling Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar, which will appear larger and livelier upon their return. They once again cross the Hillary Bridge, adorned with countless prayer flags, and follow the “milk river,” Dudh Kosi, out of the national park. The walking time remains comfortable; even today, more time is allocated for the journey, estimated at a leisurely six hours, with most of the trek being downhill.

Overnight: Everest Summit Lodges, Monjo.

5/6 Hrs

Day 9
Trek to Phakding

Today, guests will take a detour to view the monastery at Gumila above Phakding. Within the monastery reside 12–15 monks from the Gelukpa Sect; it is also a Buddhist teaching monastery. It takes about 30-45 minutes to reach the monastery from the main trekking route. From here, guests will retrace the steps back to Phakding

Overnight: Mountain Lodges of Nepal, Phakding

3/4 Hrs

Day 10
Trek to Lukla

The final stage of this trek leads guests to Lukla (2800 m). Today we take a diversion on the other side of the Dudh Koshi River through the village of Tserema, visiting small villages and getting a chance to interact with the locals. The trail meets up at Thada Koshi. Here, tea houses welcome them to take a well-deserved break. The path ascends once more, and the trek concludes at a relaxed and leisurely pace. The lodge in Lukla offers its usual excellent service and hearty Himalayan cuisine.

Overnight: Everest Summit Lodges, Lukla

3/4 Hrs

Day 11
Flight to Ramechap; Drive to Kathmandu

Our flight transports us back to Ramechap, where we embark on a scenic bus journey (135 km/5-6 hours) back to Kathmandu. In the afternoon, guests will explore Kathmandu at their leisure.

Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu

4 Hrs

Day 12
Half-Day Sightseeing

Time today to relax, reflect on your adventures, and complete any sightseeing and last-minute shopping. In the morning, there is a half-day guided sightseeing tour. Guests will visit Boudnath Stupa and then Pashupatinath Temple. The afternoon is at your leisure.

Day 13
Departure

Guests will be transferred to the airport.

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Additional information

Best times to travel

Mid-March to May and September-November

Trek Leaders

Our treks are led by professionally trained English speaking Guides. They have an intimate and expert knowledge of the trekking regions of Nepal and will make your trek a memorable experience. All our mountain guides are certified by the Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (The recognised body for guides) and the Deutsche Alpine Verein Club, in Germany. Our guides get yearly refreshment courses in First Aid. All guides are trained on how to use the PAC Chamber bags.

Hospitals

Notable hospitals with professional staff and dispensaries include, and are not limited to: The Pasang Lhamu Nicole Niquille Hospital, the Kunde Hospital and the open-during-season-time Clinic in Pheriche, run by the Himalayan Rescue Association. These Hospitals are usually used by clients when they have upset stomachs, and headaches. Major medical emergencies require us to call a helicopter, upon the judgement of the First Guide. To receive more information about this process please email us at info@everestlodges.com

Climate

Temperatures in the Everest region are quite cool after sundown but due to the strong sunlight at high altitudes, it is usually warm during the day. If the weather is good you will certainly be trekking in a t-shirt and long shorts or light trekking trousers, and a sun hat. The monsoon traditionally arrives around mid-June and clears away by the end of September leaving clear skies, warm temperatures during the day and cooler ones by night. The best time to visit the Everest region is from beginning of October until the end of May. Temperatures steadily decrease as you proceed towards the end of November and it can be quite cold at higher altitudes until the end of February.

Important note:

Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary but as this is adventure travel, we cannot guarantee it! By its very nature adventure travel involves an element of the unexpected, particularly in remote and/or mountainous regions. A variety of factors such as adverse weather conditions, difficulties with transportation and the health of group members can all contribute to the need to make changes, often at the very last minute. Changes can affect any part of the itinerary including overnight stops, duration of walking days, choice of accommodation and routing. Your trek leader will make every effort to maintain the integrity of the original itinerary and minimize the impact of any changes, but an easy-going and flexible nature is a real asset! Please note that all timings and distances given are approximate. Being in the mountains, flights can be delayed or cancelled due to weather conditions, thus the first night at Lukla gives us the buffer day in case of any delays or cancellation.

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  • Departure:
  • 4th December 2024 - 17th December 2024

USD 3590 per adult