Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, complete the necessary immigration formalities and obtain your Nepal entry visa. Our representative will welcome you outside the arrival terminal and transfer you to your hotel. After check-in, you can relax and recover from your journey. We will provide an initial briefing about the upcoming adventure and discuss any required documentation.

Today is dedicated to expedition preparation. We will arrange the necessary permits, complete the required documentation, and review the climbing itinerary. Our expedition team will conduct a comprehensive briefing covering climbing equipment, safety procedures, acclimatization, weather conditions, accommodation, and the overall expedition schedule. You will also have time to check your personal equipment and meet your climbing guides and teammates.

After an early breakfast, take a scenic flight to Lukla, the gateway to the Everest region. Upon arrival, meet your local trekking crew and organize your luggage for the porters. Begin your trek through beautiful Sherpa villages, forested trails, and traditional settlements decorated with prayer flags and mani stones. Follow the Dudh Koshi River to Phakding, where you will settle into your lodge and enjoy your first evening in the Khumbu region.

After breakfast, continue along the Dudh Koshi Valley through pine forests and traditional villages. Cross several suspension bridges, including the famous Hillary Suspension Bridge, and pass through Monjo, the entrance to Sagarmatha National Park. The trail follows the river before climbing steeply towards Namche Bazaar, the main trading centre of the Khumbu region. Upon arrival, enjoy your first views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks.

Spend the day acclimatizing to the increasing altitude. After breakfast, take an optional hike towards Syangboche and Everest View Hotel for magnificent views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kongde. You may also visit Khumjung Village, Hillary School, and the local monastery. Return to Namche Bazaar to explore its shops, bakeries, and traditional Sherpa culture.

Leave Namche Bazaar and follow a scenic trail overlooking the Dudh Koshi Valley. After descending towards Phunki Tenga, cross the river and climb through beautiful rhododendron and pine forests to Tengboche. Visit the famous Tengboche Monastery, an important spiritual centre of the Khumbu region. Weather permitting, enjoy panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Thamserku, and Ama Dablam.

Descend through forested trails towards Debuche before crossing the Imja Khola. Continue through Pangboche Village, one of the oldest Sherpa settlements in the region, and enjoy spectacular views of Ama Dablam and the surrounding mountains. The trail gradually enters the open alpine landscape of the Imja Valley before reaching Dingboche, a beautiful settlement surrounded by traditional stone-walled fields.

Today is an important acclimatization day before continuing towards higher elevations. After breakfast, take an optional hike towards Nangkartsang Hill, which offers spectacular views of Makalu, Lhotse, Island Peak, and the surrounding Himalayan peaks. The hike will help your body adapt to the increasing altitude, so maintain a comfortable pace. Return to Dingboche for rest, hydration, and preparation for the next stage of the expedition.

Continue through the rugged alpine landscape towards Lobuche. The trail gradually ascends through dry terrain and rocky slopes, offering impressive views of Ama Dablam, Pumori, Nuptse, and other Himalayan peaks. Pass the memorials dedicated to climbers and trekkers who lost their lives in the Everest region. Continue along the moraine-covered trail to Lobuche, where you will rest and prepare for the Lobuche Peak climbing section.

After breakfast, begin your ascent towards Lobuche East High Camp. The route crosses rocky terrain and glacial moraine, requiring careful footing and a steady pace. Upon reaching high camp, settle into your tent and prepare your equipment for the summit attempt. Your climbing guide will review essential mountaineering techniques, including fixed-rope climbing, ascender use, crampon techniques, ice-axe handling, and important safety procedures.

Begin your summit attempt early in the morning, following your climbing guide’s instructions. The ascent involves steep snow and ice slopes, exposed sections, and the use of fixed ropes where required. From the summit of Lobuche East, enjoy extraordinary panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, Ama Dablam, and the surrounding Himalayan peaks.

After celebrating your achievement and taking photographs, carefully descend from the mountain. Continue towards Pheriche, provided weather, route conditions, and the team’s physical condition allow. Enjoy a well-deserved rest after your successful climb.

After breakfast, retrace your route towards Dingboche and continue through the Imja Valley towards Ama Dablam Base Camp. The trail passes through dramatic alpine scenery, offering outstanding views of Ama Dablam and neighbouring peaks. Upon arrival, meet the expedition support team, settle into camp, and receive an initial briefing about the technical climbing route and upcoming acclimatization and preparation schedule.

Spend these days  preparing for the technical ascent of Ama Dablam. Your experienced climbing guides will provide practical training in fixed-rope techniques, ascender and descender use, crampon techniques, ice-axe handling, and movement across steep rock and snow.

Depending on weather and mountain conditions, you may undertake acclimatization hikes or technical skills practice on suitable terrain. These days also allow time to inspect climbing equipment, review emergency procedures, and discuss climbing strategies with the expedition team.

Adequate rest, hydration, and careful monitoring of your health are essential before beginning the technical ascent.

Our journey begins along a moraine ridge shaped by glacial movement, offering stunning mountain views and a preview of the climbing route. The terrain shifts from a plateau to a dramatic knife-edge ridge, marking the start of the Southwest Ridge. After a well-defined trail, we navigate a vast talus field of granite boulders, requiring agility and focus.

The final 200 meters involve a steep climb on a rock slab, with fixed lines ensuring safety. At the top, Camp One awaits, perched on rock platforms as a well-earned reward.

Continue climbing along the technical Southwest Ridge towards Camp II. This section involves exposed rock climbing, steep terrain, and challenging technical features, including the Yellow Tower area. Progress requires concentration, sound climbing techniques, and close coordination with your guide and team.

After reaching Camp II, establish camp and review the plan for the summit push. Your climbing guide will assess the weather forecast, snow and rock conditions, and the team’s physical condition before deciding whether it is safe to proceed.

 After an early night, we wake up around 11 PM and, following breakfast, begin our summit attempt from Camp Two. The ascent involves ice and mixed terrain, which we navigate with care and safety using fixed ropes. The Grey Tower presents a challenging difficulty, but once conquered, we traverse the awe-inspiring Mushroom Ridge, shaped by wind and ice into cornices. This section is manageable to pass through. Above Camp Three, the climb becomes more vertical as we approach the summit of Ama Dablam.

Reaching the summit of Ama Dablam (6,812 m) is a remarkable achievement, offering breathtaking views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Baruntse, and the surrounding Himalayan giants.

After spending a short time at the summit and taking photographs, carefully descend with your climbing guide. The planned overnight destination is Camp I, provided weather conditions, daylight, and the team’s safety allow.

After the summit attempt, continue descending from Camp I towards Ama Dablam Base Camp. As you retrace your steps, the familiar route offers a sense of comfort, but it also allows you to appreciate the journey you’ve just completed.

Once back at base camp, take time to rest, rehydrate, and celebrate the team’s achievement.

These two days are reserved for weather delays, changes to the summit schedule, additional acclimatization, or recovery following the climb. Mountain conditions in the Himalayas can change rapidly, and a suitable weather window is essential for a safe summit attempt. The expedition leader will use these days according to the team’s needs and the conditions on the mountain.
If the summit program is completed as scheduled, the additional time can be used for rest, packing, and preparation for the return trek.

Leave Ama Dablam Base Camp and descend through the Imja Valley towards Pangboche. Continue through traditional Sherpa settlements and beautiful forested trails, passing Tengboche Monastery before descending towards the Dudh Koshi River. Cross suspension bridges and follow the familiar trail back to Namche Bazaar.

Upon arrival, enjoy a comfortable evening and celebrate the successful completion of your climbing objectives.

After breakfast, begin your final trekking day through the Khumbu region. Descend along the trail from Namche Bazaar, cross suspension bridges, and pass-through traditional villages, including Monjo and Phakding. Continue alongside the Dudh Koshi River before making the final ascent to Lukla.

Upon arrival, celebrate the successful completion of your trekking and climbing adventure with your team.

After breakfast, transfer to Lukla Airport for your return flight to Kathmandu, subject to weather conditions and airline operations. Enjoy your final aerial views of the magnificent Himalayan landscape. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

This day also serves as a useful buffer in case of flight delays from Lukla.