Ama Dablam Base Camp - 13 Days

When you arrive at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, our representative holding a placard with your name will greet you with a traditional marigold garland and take you to your hotel. The trek begins with a flight from Kathmandu/Manthali to Lukla, which is included in the package. 

During the peak trekking seasons (March, April, May, September, October, and November), flights from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) to Lukla may be redirected to Manthali Airport due to heavy traffic. On the day of your trek, our guide will pick you up from your hotel around 12:30 am for a five-hour drive to Manthali. From there, you'll take a 20-minute flight to Lukla.

In the off-season (December, January, February, June, July, and August), you'll fly directly from Kathmandu to Lukla in a 40-minute flight. On the departure day, we'll take you to Kathmandu Airport early in the morning.

During the Ama Dablam Trek, trekkers will stay at local lodges and teahouses, with 12 nights at comfortable accommodations. You’ll stay in rooms with private attached bathrooms at Lukla, Phakding, and Namche for five nights.

The remaining nights will be in standard twin-shared rooms in areas like Deboche, Dingboche, Chhukung (2N), Lobuche, and Pangboche (2N). You can use hot showers, electricity for charging devices, and Wi-Fi at trek lodges by paying small service fees.

You will require two-night stays in Kathmandu before and after the trek, but this package does not include these. Kathmandu has a wide range of hotels for all budgets and interests. 

The trek includes 13 breakfasts, 13 lunches, and 12 dinners featuring local, traditional, and Western dishes. All meals are on a full board main-course basis. Breakfasts include options like Tsampa Porridge, pancakes, eggs, and hot drinks. Lunches and dinners offer a variety of items such as momo (dumplings), dal bhat, thukpa, sherpa stew, pizza, pasta, and more.

We highly recommend you take fresh vegetables and enough liquids - green tea, lemon tea, hot lemon, ginger tea, and garlic soup (must) at high altitudes. You will also have enough non-veg options, but we do not recommend them for hygiene concerns. 

Similarly, we request you avoid dairy items and alcoholic, caffeinated, and chocolate drinks at high altitudes.  All personal bills (alcoholic, hot (tea/coffee), and cold drinks) in tea houses/ lodges or cafes, except standard meals mentioned (including breakfast, lunch, and dinner with seasonal fruits) are excluded from this package.

Your luggage limit is 9 kg, which will be carried by porters (one porter for every two trekkers). Our porters will carry up to 18 kgs of combined luggage. Please team up with a fellow trekker and pack your things in a duffle bag of over sixty liters. We expect you to carry a small backpack with valuables, important documents, and frequently used items. You can store extra luggage at your hotel or our office store.

• Water

We advise you to carry a water bottle and buy boiled or filtered water from lodges. You can buy bottled water along the route, but it is not environmentally friendly, and some trek regions may not allow this. Further, you should use water purification pills before drinking. Do not drink directly from taps, wells, and rivers. If you do not have purification pills, ask our team. 

• Communication

You can buy a local SIM in Kathmandu. However, depending on your network carrier, signals may not be strong enough in remote high altitudes. Discovery World Trekking office stays in contact with all the trekking groups at least once daily via a trek leader to ensure safety and smooth progress. Moreover, we are always ready to handle any issues that arise.

• Visa

All foreigners, except Indians, require a visa to enter Nepal. Fortunately, the Nepal government provides on-arrival visas for most citizens. You can get on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport or immigration checkpoints along Nepal's borders. For the visa, you will need a passport with at least six months of validity, a passport-size photo, and visa fees. The current visa fee is USD 50 for a 30-day stay. Please visit the Nepal government immigration site at https://www.immigration.gov.np/en. 

• Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is mandatory and must cover healthcare and emergency helicopter evacuation up to 5,500 meters. Be sure to check with your insurer to confirm that helicopter evacuation is included in your policy. Do not just rely on what insurers say on their website.

• Currency Exchange

The legal currency in Nepal is the Nepali Rupee (NPR). The exchange rate is approximately 1 USD = 138 NPR. Bring major currencies like USD, GBP, or EUR and exchange them in Kathmandu. We recommend using legal money exchanges in Kathmandu for a smooth process. You can also withdraw NPR from ATMs in Kathmandu, but note that withdrawal fees may apply. If you have Indian Rupees, only INR 100 notes are legal in Nepal.

• Extra Expenses

This package only covers major costs during the trek. However, it does not cover all costs. You’ll need additional funds for drinks (hot (coffee/tea), cold, or alcoholic), snacks, souvenirs, extra meal courses, and tips. We recommend you budget around USD 15 per day for personal expenses. Since trek regions do not have money exchanges, you need to exchange your currency in Kathmandu before heading for the trek.

The best trekking seasons for this trek are spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November). These seasons provide clear skies, mild temperatures, and stunning views. During spring, high-altitude temperatures range from 20°C during the day to -5°C at night, and in autumn, it can reach 25°C during the day, with nighttime lows of -10°C.

We also operate treks in summer (June-August) and winter (December-February). In summer at higher altitudes, temperatures reach 27°C, dropping to 5°C at night. Winter temperatures can rise to 15°C during the day and drop to -20°C at night. Summer comes with monsoon rain, making lower trails slippery and causing potential flight delays, while winter brings heavy snow and freezing temperatures at higher elevations.

In case of flight delays to and from Lukla, your flight will be rescheduled. If you have limited time, you can book a helicopter flight for over USD 550 for a shared flight (5 persons sharing). We recommend adding two extra days to your itinerary for potential delays.

Trekking begins after breakfast, around 7-8 am, followed by a 3-4 hour walk. You will have lunch around midday on the way to your next destination. After lunch, we will have an hour of rest before continuing on a shorter afternoon walk of about two/three hours.

Upon arriving at your lodge/tea house, you’ll have snacks and free time to explore. Dinner is at around 6-7 pm, followed by a briefing from your guide for the next day's trek. You can unwind with board games, socialize, or learn a few words in Nepali before hitting bed.

• Farewell Dinner

After the trek, we will organize a farewell dinner in Kathmandu to celebrate your achievements. It’s also an opportunity to share feedback on your experience. Later, we will present you with the trek achievement certificate.

• Departure

We will provide a private vehicle to drive you to Tribhuvan International Airport for your departure. Please provide us with your hotel name, room number, and departure time for this service. We hope you’ll return for future treks!

• Private Treks

We only conduct private treks and do not add other travelers to your group. For groups of more than twelve, we will add an assistant guide.

• Safe Trek Bookings

Discovery World Trekking is a Nepal-government-authorized trekking operator and a member of the Trekking Agency Association of Nepal (TAAN) and the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). A 10% advance payment confirms your booking, which you can pay via bank transfer, credit card, Wise, or Western Union. After booking, please send your necessary documents (passport copy, photos, travel insurance, and flight details) within one week. You can pay the remaining amount after arriving in Nepal, using cash, bank transfer, Wise, Western Union, or credit card. We will provide detailed payment instructions.

• Last-Minute Bookings

For last-minute travelers, we can accommodate bookings with all necessary documents and travel insurance in place. Contact us directly to confirm availability. For last-minute treks, we require full payment 24 hours before departure. Please note that last-minute bookings may face delays due to circumstances beyond our control, such as weather, landslides, or limited accommodations. For more information, call Paul at +977-9840055491 or email info@discoveryworldtrekking.com.

• Flexible Schedule

While this EBC trek has fixed departure dates from Kathmandu, we can adjust the schedule to suit your specific needs. If your preferred departure date doesn’t align with the fixed dates, let us know, and we will work to accommodate your request.

• Trip Extension

If you wish to extend your stay in Nepal, we can recommend additional adventures like sightseeing, the Chitwan jungle safari, and other treks.

Our experienced, government-licensed guides and Sherpas will accompany you every step of the way to ensure a memorable trek. Our guides are trained in wilderness first aid, experienced in rock climbing, and speak English. They come from the high Himalayas. We cover their insurance, food, and lodging during the trek. They get medical care when ill. We believe keeping happy staff members will provide you with a great experience.

We prioritize eco-friendly practices, such as reducing plastic waste and using reusable water bottles, and collaborate with local lodges to support communities. In partnership with the Kathmandu Environmental Education Project (KEEP), we organize eco-friendly trips that benefit travelers and local communities. We adhere to the policy of leaving only footprints behind in the trek regions.

Tipping is a respected custom in Nepal. We suggest tipping as a group at the end of your trek (for the guide and porters). The tip amount is entirely up to you and can vary based on your perception of service quality, the length of the trip, your budget, and the trek cost.

We look forward to guiding you on the unforgettable trek to Ama Dablam Camp through some of the most dazzling landscapes on the planet.