Himalayan Sherpa - Ama Dablam and Island Peak Expedition

Ama Dablam and Island Peak Expedition

Ama Dablam is a small snowcapped peak of 6812m lying in the Everest region. This South - West ridge is the normal and most popular route to ascend the Mt. Ama Dablam. This mountain is considered to be the most technical & difficult to climb. The mountaineers have to cross-difficult ice rocks and steep snow climbing one their climbing route. Mountaineers usually have to pitch 3 high camps on the mountain of mount Ama Dablam 6812m.

Island Peak We follow the classic Everest approach through the Solu Khumbu. Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar is veering off the trail to Everest base came. We will enter the magnificent Gokayo valleys, a land of high altitude lakes and icy glaciers. After crossing Chhukuma La at 6183m. (except going to Gokyo valley and Chhukuma La Pass you should proceed towards Everest base camp as well) we go towards the Khumbu glacier en route to Everest base camp 17,575ft and you can enjoy spectacular panorama from Kala Pattar at 18,192ft (5,545m.). Our route descends to Dingboche and goes to Chhukung valley and Island (Imja Tse) Base Camp.

We attempt the summit 20,305ft after one night at the high camp perched on the South West Ridge. Magnificent vistas of the Khumbu can be seen. On the way; while descending to base came, you can take the picture of Chhukung valleys' landscape Island Peak is very easy and common; so most of the visitor from the world are willing to go there. From there you can see the vistas of Himalayas of Mt. Everest, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Lhotse (over 8,000m) and many other mountains. The journey comes to an end at Lukla airstrip then you fly back to Kathmandu.

Island peak and Ama Dablam Expedition
(Fixed Departure 13 April 2009)

Day 01: (10 April 2009) Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: (11 April 2009) Kathmandu
Day 03: (12 April 2009) Preparation, packing & attend a briefing in Ministry of Tourism
Day 04: (13 April 2009) Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding - Camp or Lodge
Day 05: (14 April 2009) Namche Bazaar - Camp or Lodge
Day 06: (15 April 2009) Namche -Acclimatization - Camp or Lodge
Day 07: (16 April 2009) Namche -Tengboche Monastery Camp or Lodge
Day 08: (17 April 2009) Tengboche - Dingboche
Day 09: (18 April 2009) Dingboche - Island Peak Base camp
Day 10: (19 April 2009) Island Peak high Camp
Day 11: (20 April 2009) Island peak 6089m. Summit & back to Chhukung
Day 12: (21 April 2009) Chhukung - Dingboche - Ama Dablam Base
Day 13-28: (22 April - 06 May 2009) Climbing period for Ama Dablam
Day 29: (07 May 2009) Base camp - Namche -Camp or Lodge
Day 30: (08 May 2009) Namche - Phakding -Camp or Lodge
Day 31: (09 May 2009) Phakding - Lukla -Camp or Lodge
Day 32: (10 May 2009) Fly Lukla - Kathmandu & transfer to hotel
Day 33: (11 May 2009) Kathmandu
Day 33: (12 May 2009) Kathmandu
Day 34: (13 May 2009) Final Departure

Itinerary B: Ama Dablam 6,812m. Expedition Spring (Fixed Departure 17 April 2009)

Day 01: (14 April 2009) Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: (15 April 2009) Kathmandu
Day 03: (16 April 2009) Preparation, packing & attend a briefing in Ministry of Tourism
Day 04: (17 April 2009) Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding - Camp or Lodge
Day 05: (18 April 2009) Namche Bazaar - Camp or Lodge
Day 06: (19 April 2009) Namche -Acclimatization - Camp or Lodge
Day 07: (20 April 2009) Namche -Tengboche Monastery Camp or Lodge
Day 08: (21 April 2009) Tengboche -Ama Dablam Base Camp, Camp
Day 09-24: (22 April - 07 May 2009) Climbing period for Ama Dablam 6812m.
Day 25: (08 May 2009) Base camp - Namche -Camp or Lodge
Day 26: (09 May 2009) Namche - Phakding -Camp or Lodge
Day 27: (10 May 2009) Phakding - Lukla -Camp or Lodge
Day 28: (11 May 2009) Fly Lukla - Kathmandu & transfer to hotel
Day 29: (12 May 2009) Kathmandu
Day 30: (13 May 2009) Final Departure

Cost: Per Person: $9500.00
per climbing Sherpa: $1500.00

An advance deposit of $1000 is required to book your place.

Testimonial

A. C. Sherpa provided an inside journey of his homeland and took us to places like Namche Bazar, the Tengpoche monastery, KallaPattar near the Everest basecamp and many other wonderful sites culminating in a 3 day climb up Island Peak at over 20,000 feet. This was without doubt a great adventure and spiritual pilgrimage for me and unforgetable memories to behold. ~ Otto Sperka Manager - The Harbor Club Seattle/Bellevu