The Ama Dablam Base Camp trek will take you to the foot of one of the most beautiful mountains of the eastern region, Ama Dablam. It means “mother necklace” as the hanging glacier looks like a traditional necklace worn by the Sherpa women. You might also know Ama Dablam by its second name, the “Matterhorn of the Himalayas”, because of its soaring ridges and steep faces.
The Ama Dablam Base Camp trip with Himalayan Sacred Trek and Expedition will take you to some of the most popular places in Nepal, like Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar is also known as the door to the Himalayas, as most trekkers pass through this amazing village to go on their adventures.
Throughout the trek, you will stay in comfortable, family-run lodges operated by local Sherpa communities, allowing you to experience warm hospitality, traditional culture, and daily mountain life. Surrounded by breathtaking alpine scenery, prayer flags, mani walls, and snow-capped peaks, the Himalaya Sacred Trek and Expedition offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, cultural immersion, and Himalayan serenity.
Departure Location: Kathmandu
Return Location: Kathmandu
You will be welcomed at the international airport of Kathmandu by our company representatives and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day will be for relaxing and a quick briefing from your trekking guide about your upcoming adventure. You will stay overnight at your hotel in Kathmandu.
After lunch, we drove to Manthali airport, which is located in Ramechhap district, so it is also known as Ramechhap airport, as it faces attractive views of Kathmandu and Manthali. During the trekking season, flights operate via Ramechhap, while in the off-season, direct flights from Kathmandu to Lukla are available. After reaching Manthali, we will stay overnight in a lodge at Manthali.
Early morning, we’ll take a short flight to Lukla, where we will start our trek to Phakding. First, we will get to a ridge at 2,800m before starting a gradual ascent to the final ridge. We will then walk down to Surke following the trek to Phakding. On our way, we will come across mule caravans and amazing views from the Dudh Koshi river valley. We will overnight in Phakding in a lodge.
We’ll have a nutritious breakfast at Phakding before starting the trek towards Namche Bazaar. Our walk will begin by following the river until we reach a small village called Monjo. From here, we will keep going within tall rhododendron and pine trees. Only a few hours more and we will reach Namche Bazaar, where we will stay and rest.
Today is our acclimatization day. We will take it easy today and explore what’s around us. After breakfast, we will visit a location offering a panoramic view of the Everest Himalayan chain. We will then start to walk down to the Sherpa cultural centre, where you can learn a lot of exciting things about the Sherpas ascending Mt. Everest.
Later, we will have a short hike up to the Everest View Hotel. We will sit down for a cup of tea before going to Khyangjuma, where we can enjoy the views without too many people. A peaceful place where we will stay overnight at a lodge.
Today, we will start our trek towards Tengboche after breakfast. We will walk through the rhododendron forests until we get down to the Phunki Tenga river, where we will have a refreshing lunch stop. We will then walk up a zig-zag trail until we reach Tengboche. Overnight in a lodge.
Today we will have a short walk to Pangboche. The trail will take us up and down, and we will cross a river before reaching Pangboche, where we will spend the night at a lodge.
Today, our trek goes towards Ama Dablam Base Camp. We will walk for a few hours, and when we arrive, we will have a nice rest, where you can explore the camp. We will then return to Pangboche.
We will descend the same way back to Namche Bazaar, where we will stay overnight.
Continuing our trek back, we will follow the Dudhkoshi River with magnificent views until we reach Lukla. Overnight in a lodge.
The end of the trip is near, and we will soon be back in Kathmandu. We will take a short flight to Manthali airport (Ramechhap) and drive back to Kathmandu, around a 4 to 5-hour drive.
Your adventure in Nepal comes to an end today! We will take you to the airport, approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight. On your way home, you will have plenty of time to plan your next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal.
Complementaries
| Date | Status | Group Size | Action |
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16 Days
Start – 2026-04-25
End – 2026-06-03
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Booking Open | 1 – 12 PAX |
