Climb Ama Dablam, Nepal
| country: | Nepal |
| location: | Everest region |
| trip type: | Very challenging, high altitude trekking holidays |
| departures: | 2008: 6 Oct |
| price: | From £3990 (5 weeks) including domestic flights only, as per the itinerary. Price includes gear package including kit bag (yours to keep), sleeping bag, liner, sleeping mat & down or fibre filled jacket on trek |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Ama Dablam is a stunningly beautiful mountain that has inspired everyone who has visited the Khumbu area of the Nepal Himalaya.
It is technically difficult with a combination of rock and ice climbing and represents a very demanding proposition even for experienced climbers.
Before we attempt this peak our group will acclimatise at Gokyo and the Cho La, as well as attempt to reach the true summit of Lobuche East.
Having fine-tuned our technical skills we turn our attention to Ama Dablam and travel to base camp confident of our ability to succeed. Under the guidance of a leading mountaineer, you will be participating in an adventure-packed itinerary that promises to be extremely rewarding.
HighlightsClimb Ama Dablam on a fully supported expedition Sherpa Culture Namche Bazaar Thyangboche Monastery Gokyo Lakes Cross Cho La, attempt Lobuche East Himalayan Mountain flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and return Sightseeing in Kathmandu Royal Palace, Durbar Square, Swayambhunath (the Monkey Temple) Pashupatinath (a major Hindu shrine) and the giant Buddhist stupa at Bodhnath
It is technically difficult with a combination of rock and ice climbing and represents a very demanding proposition even for experienced climbers.
Before we attempt this peak our group will acclimatise at Gokyo and the Cho La, as well as attempt to reach the true summit of Lobuche East.
Having fine-tuned our technical skills we turn our attention to Ama Dablam and travel to base camp confident of our ability to succeed. Under the guidance of a leading mountaineer, you will be participating in an adventure-packed itinerary that promises to be extremely rewarding.
Highlights
what's included on our climb Ama Dablam, Nepal holiday
32 breakfasts, 24 lunches and 24 dinners, airport transfers, flights Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu, 2 expert high altitude mountaineering guides, group medical kit, safety equipment including high altitude chamber and satellite phone, accommodation at the Radisson Hotel in Kathmandu, trek pack including sleeping bag, down or fibre filled jacket and insulated mat, souvenir World Expeditions kit bag, climbing pack including ice axe, crampons, harness and helmet, private transportation, all park entrance fees and trekking permits, porters to carry all personal and group equipment, porter's insurance, sightseeing in Kathmandu, site entry fees. day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Arrive in Kathmandu. |
| Day 2: | In Kathmandu. |
| Day 3: | Fly to Lukla and commence trek. |
| Day 4-30: | Trekking and mountaineering. |
| Day 31: | Fly Lukla/Kathmandu. |
| Day 32: | In Kathmandu. |
| Day 33: | In Kathmandu, trip concludes. |
small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places.highly commended
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how this holiday makes a difference
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We stay in tents, not lodges and teahouses. Why does that make a difference? We want to support the fragile ecosystem of the Himalayas. Many lodges and teahouses burn wood to heat their water for cooking and hot showers. This in turn contributes to deforestation, associated erosion and loss of biodiversity. That is why twenty five years ago, we pioneered the use of only kerosene above and below the tree-line – to ensure that we are loyal to our policies of making a minimal impact on the environment. Also, we want to stay off the beaten track. We believe that you will get a greater understanding and appreciation of the natural beauty of your surroundings if you are away from the hordes which follow the ‘tea-house trails.’
Our pioneering Porter Policy Porters are an integral part of your trip, and we have a close association with the IPPG, IMEC and Porters Progress to improve the conditions for porters. As well as paying our guides out of season, and an above-average take-home wage, our porter welfare supplement includes insurance, all meals on trek, appropriate clothing and accommodation for ALL our porters on all our treks. Their safety and comfort is as important to us as our customers. We have committed US $3000 to sponsor the Porter Rescue Post at Machermo which has been set up by the IPPG. This facility is for the benefit of sick or injured porters in the Everest region and building has already started. Our Responsible Travel Guidebook Our philosophy since 1975 has been to leave only footprints and take only photographs. To reiterate this, every customer who travels with us receives a copy of our award-winning Responsible Travel guidebook. This detailed book outlines our environmentally sustainable principles, and outlines how each customer can minimize their impact while travelling. Global Warming and Carbon Balancing The root cause of Global Warming is society's dependence on emission creating fossil fuel. Planting trees is not going to reverse this trend or cancel our carbon emissions very quickly or effectively. We believe the way to reduce these dependencies is to create clean energy production. Therefore, we support renewable energy projects like wind and solar power, and we are aligned with Climate Friendly, the gold standard setter in effective, meaningful action addressing climate change. So, while we believe that tree planting can play a small role in greenhouse gas abatement, we have gone the extra mile in promoting a longer term solution. Is this cheap? No. Is it responsible? Absolutely. By joining this trek you can be assured that you will not be contributing to deforestation or the associated soil erosion and loss of biodiversity but rather you'll be making a significant contribution by supporting our efforts to set the standards for a sustainable trekking service. |
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