On first arrival at Kathmandu and Nepal International Airport received by Team Himalaya staff and guide. A short transfer to your respective hotels, checking the lovely rooms, getting refreshed from jet-leg. Join members of the trek at the meeting place in the hotel for briefing. Our guide/leader will brief you on dos and don’ts with other important information regarding the treks, hotels, local lodges, and trekking/climbing routes. As well as local culture and religions, with changes of flight from Manthali airport, Ramechap instead taking off from Kathmandu. 

Evening a group welcome dinner in typical authentic Nepali restaurants with folk culture programs from all parts of Nepal ethnic traditional dance and music.

At Kathmandu preparations for Mt. Ama Dablam Expeditions, checking and collecting necessary gear. As well as for a major briefing for the climb and to carry needful items for the expeditions.

Morning after breakfast loading all the gear for the trek and climb, a pleasant drive to Dhulikhel town. From this old scenic and cultural historical town heading downhill on a winding road. Reaching low and warm farm country through several rural villages, and then on a dirt track to Manthali, the headquarters town of Ramechap district. Located Mid-East from Kathmandu, on arrival transfer into a local lodge for an overnight stop, close to the airport.

Morning transfer to Manthali small airport, for a swift sweeping flight in a small aircraft takes you to Lukla, landing at Tenzing & Hillary airport.

From the airport at Lukla getting organized and having short refreshing stops, walk starts heading through the town of Lukla. From the gate of Lukla, down towards the Dudh Koshi River past several lovely Sherpa villages adorned with Buddhist monuments. The walk on the gradual winding trail with a few short ups and downs to Phakding village overnight in the comfort of a nice lodge.

After a hearty breakfast at Phakding Lodge having a pleasant overnight halt, the trek begins towards Namche Bazaar. The main hub and capital of Khumbu Sherpa, the walk follows several smaller villages and crosses bridges over the Dudh Koshi River.  Then it reaches the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park (a Nepali name for Mt. Everest, while the Sherpa calls Chomolungma of Tibetan origin language).  
From the entrance of the national park cross towards the last village of Jorsalle for a possible lunch stop. Afternoon walk on a river bed, they cross a high and last bridge heading uphill on an undulating winding wide scenic trail to Namche Bazaar. 
The main trading center of Khumbu and Everest region, Namche Bazaar offers good standard restaurants, pubs, and internet cafes as well as excellent lodges, hotels, and resorts. Where Saturday market is held every week, hence the name bazaar is tagged as Namche Bazaar. Enjoy the comfort of a nice lodge for two overnights facing grand views of Kongde peaks.
 

Namche Bazaar is a perfect altitude and a great place for acclimatization. 
A short hike up to Syangboche (3, 720 m) is worth a view visit the Everest View Hotel on route panoramic view of Mt. Everest (8, 848.86 m), Mt Lhotse (8, 749 m), Nuptse (7, 861 m), Ama Dablam (6, 856 m), and Kongde with Tharmasarku peaks can be seen as you enjoy warm refreshing cup of tea/coffee.
Enjoy a visit to the National Park Museum, and rest of the day at leisure strolling around the streets of Namche Bazaar of great interest.
 

The journey towards Tengboche starts following a scenic trail high above the glacial river of Dudh Koshi. Facing mesmerizing views of the Himalayas, the afternoon starts with a few hour's climb to the famous Tengboche Monastery. A grand spot for views of Mt. Everest and an array of peaks. After checking into a nice lodge with time to visit the majestic monastery, enter the main prayer hall stands a 20-foot statue of Lord Buddha. Treasures are incredibly ornate of wall hangings, and observe the musical instruments and religious activities of the Lamas and monks. A prayer ceremony is held every evening, where trekkers are allowed to observe the prayer ritual.

Today’s walk is of moderate distance, enjoy the morning panorama of Everest and surrounding snow peaks. The morning starts with a downhill amidst lovely woods then reaches to cross a bridge with a slow climb up to Pangboche. From here leaving the tree lines behind for barren country with few bushes of juniper.
From Pangboche a short up to Somare for lunch, and then a walk on windswept terrain. The afternoon walk leads to a short down to a bridge and then up for an hour or more reaching Dingboche for an overnight halt. Located on a scenic Imjatse valley below Lhotse and Ama Dablam peaks facing views of popular Island Peak. 

Dingboche is a great place for a rest day, after breakfast hike to Nangkartshang hilltop. A good exercise to get acclimatize before heading to higher terrain. 
From the top enjoy superb views of Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse, Lhotse Shar, and Island Peak with Mt. Makalu. After a good hike downhill to the lodge, the afternoon is free at leisure and marvel at the grand surrounding scenery of towering snow peaks.
 

Having an enjoyable rest at Dingboche, the adventure continues with a short steep up and then on a gentle uphill to Thugla. A small spot with few tea houses and lodges, where the route from Pheriche and Dingboche joins. A place for lunch before Lobuche. Afternoon a steep climb for an hour or less to Thugla-La Pass a small ridge top, and then on a gradual pleasant walk to Lobuche. Located on a corner having many nice lodges facing views of Nuptse and Lobuche peaks.

Start the morning quite early, after breakfast carrying a packed lunch for the day a slow walk further up. After a few hours, walk with a short climb above Khumbu glacier then reach Gorakshep. Our overnight stop after visiting Everest base camp leaves the burden of extra items not required for further walks. 
Having some refreshments or a light lunch, continue walking towards the Everest Base Camp. The trail leads for a few hours over rocks and icy glaciers to Everest Base Camp. Stand beneath the world's highest peaks Mt. Everest and Lhotse facing close views of the massif Khumbu Ice Fall. On completing the main highlight of the adventure, return back to Gorakshep for an overnight stop, after a long day of trekking.

Early morning climb from Gorakshep to Kala Pathar Hilltop, a strenuous climb of a few hours. Reaching the highest spot of the adventure at 5,545 m rewards you with spectacular views of giant peaks, including Mt. Everest at a close distance. 
The hike towards Kala Pathar is done early at dawn since the sight of sunrise is one of the prime attractions of the whole trek. The view is truly something to behold facing early sunrise and vibrant changes of colors on high Himalayan peaks from silver to gold. 
After an enjoyable mesmerizing moment downhill to Gorakshep for breakfast, then walk to Lobuche. On reaching Thugla, the route diverts heading down to Pheriche Valley for lunch. From Pheriche few hours of good walk to Pangboche village for the last overnight in the comfort of a lodge.
 

From Pangboche leaving the comfort of a nice lodge for tented camping during the climbing period of more than two weeks. 
Leaving Pangboche down towards Imjatse River to cross a small wooden bridge, from the river a steep climb of 45 minutes. A walk leads on top of a large meadow around Yak herder-summer huts. Adventure continues on a nice pleasant gradual uphill path to Amadablam base camp. The camp is set on a large field below the towering Mt. Amadablam. 
 

A necessary rest day here for preparation and proper acclimatization and a short hike around after sorting out climbing gear.

It is best to set up an extra camp on this exciting and adventurous climb. 
This allows climbers more time to get acclimatized and to get organized for the Big Summit bid.

Team Himalaya is reserved with ample days for the climb of 14 days from the High Camp and back to Base Camp within these two weeks. A great way to check the route of climb and for acclimatization. For a week or more with high altitude activities setting Camp I-II all should be back at base camp on Day 25.
During 14 days get engrossed in dividing the loads and checking equipment for the final ascent. It is hard to predict the exact day-by-day itinerary for this climbing period; however team will be divided into groups who will work on the route to the summit for a few days and then returning back at Base Camp for rest. 
The other team made out the route by fixing ropes carrying loads up to higher camps.
From the High, Camp leads to a moraine ridge roughly eastwards to a broad saddle with a view of Mingma-la. From the saddle head north and climb a rocky ground and then through boulders to the ridge below Pt.5,705 which is the site of camp I. There are four or five tent platforms.
From Camp I: Cross a rocky bowl (tricky if snow-covered) until below two rock fingers, then move on to a ridge proper. Climbing the ridge involves rock climbing of severe standard with steps to Camp II. Which is on the top of the yellow tower, it gives one of the hardest pitches on the climb of Technical Difficulties.
From Camp II: Climb on between the gray tower and the lower rock buttress and climb a snow slope to ' Santa's Grotto' at the start of Mushroom Ridge. Possible with a rest site, following the mushroom crest to a crevasse in the upper face, which provides a nice shelter, and then climbing the snow/ Ice slope to the right of the face, and then following mixed ground to the top of the highest hanging glacier. An ice ridge line leads in a marvelous position to the top of Ama Dablam summit. Rewards Jaw Dropping views from the grandstand of Ama Dablam summit. After a great tough effort and climb making a safe descent to base camp via Camp I and advance camp.
 

Team Himalaya is reserved with ample days for the climb of 14 days from the High Camp and back to Base Camp within these two weeks. A great way to check the route of climb and for acclimatization. For a week or more with high altitude activities setting Camp I-II all should be back at base camp on Day 25.
During 14 days get engrossed in dividing the loads and checking equipment for the final ascent. It is hard to predict the exact day-by-day itinerary for this climbing period; however team will be divided into groups who will work on the route to the summit for a few days and then returning back at Base Camp for rest. 
The other team made out the route by fixing ropes carrying loads up to higher camps.
From the High, Camp leads to a moraine ridge roughly eastwards to a broad saddle with a view of Mingma-la. From the saddle head north and climb a rocky ground and then through boulders to the ridge below Pt.5,705 which is the site of camp I. There are four or five tent platforms.
From Camp I: Cross a rocky bowl (tricky if snow-covered) until below two rock fingers, then move on to a ridge proper. Climbing the ridge involves rock climbing of severe standard with steps to Camp II. Which is on the top of Yellow Tower, it gives one of the hardest pitches on the climb of Technical Difficulties.
From Camp II: Climb on between the gray tower and the lower rock buttress and climb a snow slope to ' Santa's Grotto' at the start of Mushroom Ridge. Possible with a rest site, following the mushroom crest to a crevasse in the upper face, which provides a nice shelter, and then climbing the snow/ Ice slope to the right of the face, and then following mixed ground to the top of the highest hanging glacier. An ice ridgeline leads in a marvelous position to the top of Ama Dablam's summit. Rewards Jaw Dropping views from the grandstand of Ama Dablam summit. After a great tough effort and climb making a safe descent to base camp via Camp I and advance camp.
 

Depart from the base camp of Ama Dablam, walk the downhill path and back to a lower altitude and tree lines. The walk leads past Pangboche and from the bridge, an hour or more climb brings you back to the famed Tengboche Monastery with beautiful scenic surroundings.

Morning walk on a long downhill to Imjatse River after crossing a bridge a short steep up for an hour. The walk leads on a gentle winding path to Namche Bazaar. From Namche downhill to Dudh Kosi River valley and gorge with short ups and downs to the entrance and exit post of Sagarmatha National Park. Then walk a mere distance to Monjo village for an overnight stop in a nice quiet village.

After a great adventure around high Khumbu, enjoy the last day's walk to Lukla on a lovely gradual winding trail. Following the path through Phakding and Ghat villages then last hour climb to Lukla for lunch and overnight stop. Enjoy the evening and dinner celebrating with fellow members, guides, staff, and porters.
    

From Lukla, the flight takes off early morning to Ramechap at Manthali airport. Sometimes the flight can get delayed due to bad weather, as the plane lands at Lukla airport. Walk to the airport and board a small aircraft for a short scenic flight to Manthali Airport at Ramechap. On reaching Manthali town airport, transfer into Team Himalaya vehicle as per the size of a group for an exciting drive back to Kathmandu. On arrival at Katmandu city and then back to your respective hotels near around Thamel area. The rest of the evening at leisure till dinner time.

Team Himalaya reserves an extra two days at Kathmandu, in case of flight delay and cancellation due to unfavorable bad weather at Lukla. If all goes well according to our itinerary days. Enjoy the full rest day for individual activities or join in for an exciting sightseeing tour around Kathmandu Valley. The leader and guide will submit the Mt. Ama Dablam mountaineering expedition report to the Ministry of Tourism or to the concerned Government Department regarding the climb.

As the time for your international flight homeward bound or to the next port of call, Team Himalaya staff transfer you to the airport. Bid farewell to staff and Nepal after an enjoyable experience on the Mt. Ama Dablam Mountaineering Expedition.