Mt. Ama Dablam Expedition

Trip At Glance
  • Group Size2-15 Persons
  • Max Elevation6856 Meters
  • GradeFull Fledge Mountaineering Climbing Classification
  • DestinationNepal
  • TransportationFlight/Private Car/Bus
  • AccommodationHotel/Guest house/Camping
  • CostContact Us
  • Trip Length31 days
  • Best MonthMarch to May & October/November
  • WIFIAvailable most the places
  • RegionExpedition
  • Trip ModeTeahouse and Camping
  • MealB/L/D
  • Trekking StyleTrekking & Climbing
overview

Trip Overview

‘a daring adventure on stunning highest above 6,000 m peaks on top beautiful Mt. Amadablam’

Mt. Amadablam Expeditions one of the striking peaks in all Himalayan range of mountains truly a fascinating high peak to climb of some great technical effort to reach it scenic summit top at above 6,814m and 22,355 ft high.Mt. Amadablam, one of the highest above 6,000 m peaks in Nepal Himalaya where the name of Sherpa and Tibetan origin and language which means Mother with Jewel Box, a charming peak to look at from South West Face where you can see an object of mass ice block hanging at the neck of the mountain that resembles like a box, hence the Amadablam with jewel box on mothers neck. Truly a magnificent peak to look at from all direction on the walks within scenic and high Khumbu area in the shade of Mt. Everest and exploring nice lovely Sherpa villages of great interest and visit to its old monasteries which is very impressive enriched with Buddhism religion and cultures. Tramping Himalaya Adventures will be climbed from the normal and original route using South West ridge like early mountaineers took by Mr. Ray Delaney with Joe Simpson in April 1990 since then it has been a popular and safe accessible route for the climb. Mt. Amadablam first climbed in 1961 by Anglo-American and New Zealand team, since then been climbed frequently using many different routes, the peak located high above Thyangboche, Pangboche and Dingboche village, where climb leads further up from Pangboche village which is nearest route to its base camp for the classic climb.

Starting our adventure to Mt. Amadablam Expeditions with full preparations at Kathmandu and then flying to Lukla town with its unique airstrip, where our walk begins past lovely farm villages following the Dudh Kosi for sometimes then uphill to famous colorful Namche Bazaar for rest and to explore its nice town village with many big stores and shops and other good facilities of banks, post office and Cyber Café as well. After Namche Bazaar with rest days heading towards our adventure reaching at beautiful and scenic Thyangboche Monastery offering superb panorama of mountains with Amadablam and Everest and then reaching the last Pangboche village before Amadablam base camp. At base camp with enough fifteen days to rest-practice and to recover strength and energy for the Big  Climb to the summit of striking Amadablam summit with ever exciting views that circles you at the top  and then descend safely back to reach Lukla for the flight to Kathmandu, after a most adventurous  mountaineering experience on Mt. Amadablam Expeditions

Trip at a Glance

Trip Mode: Hotel – Lodge (Tea-House) with camping from base camp onward.

Trekking Grade: Moderate to Adventurous

Climbing Grade: Full Fledge Mountaineering Climbing Classification.

Trekking Region: Nepal Far Mid East Himalaya around Khumbu region

People & Culture: Sherpa tribes of Buddhism religion with interesting old traditions and colorful cultures.

Durations: 26 Nights & 27 Days (Lukla to Lukla).

Total Expeditions: 30 Nights & 31 Days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu) Seasons: March to early June and September to November.

HIGHLIGHTS

Highlights of Mt. Ama Dablam Expedition

  • Scenic flights to and from Lukla with awesome panorama of mountains with view of Everest
  • Trekking into world heritage Sagarmatha National park enriched with lovely alpine forest
  • Explore Sherpa traditional farm villages and monasteries of immense Buddhist cultures
  • Enchanting pristine forest filled with tall rhododendron-magnolia-pines-oaks and fir trees
  • Adventure on top Amadablam a stunning and most striking peaks in all Himalaya mountain range
ITINERARY

Detailed Itinerary

On arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuwan International Airport received by our staff and guide with warm welcome and greetings and then transfer to your hotels in the heart of Kathmandu city. After checking into your rooms getting refreshed from Jet-Lag, a quiet environment after getting refreshed join at main hall or in lobby where our guide will provide briefing on Amadablam expeditions, treks-hotels with necessary information. Evening includes group dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with folk culture program with various dances of Nepal while having your authentic Nepalese dinner with local entertainment.

Food
Dinner
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1350

Early morning transfer to Kathmandu domestic airport for super short flight to land at Lukla, the gateway to many adventures around Khumbu region, where walk starts on gradual winding path past several Sherpa farm villages with views of Kongde and Kusum-Khanguru to reach overnight stop at Phakding, located by the glacial Dudh Kosi Rivers.

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1350

Early morning transfer to Kathmandu domestic airport for super short flight to land at Lukla, the gateway to many adventures around Khumbu region, where walk starts on gradual winding path past several Sherpa farm villages with views of Kongde and Kusum-Khanguru to reach overnight stop at Phakding, located by the glacial Dudh Kosi Rivers.

Food
B/L/D
Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
Elevation
2640

Today walk leads to Namche Bazaar gaining altitude as walk progress, morning walk starts following the river and crossing several times to reach at Monjo village near Sagarmatha National Park entrance, from here walking on river valley and gorge covered within nice woodland of tall rhododendron-pines and fir trees. After crossing a high last bridge with few hours climb to Namche Bazaar with stunning views of Everest-Lhotse and Kongde peaks. Namche Bazaar at 3440 m high an ideal place for rest day to acclimatize, the main town / village of Khumbu where colorful and exciting Saturday market takes place once a week.

Food
B/L/D
Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
Elevation
3440

Rest day for acclimatization before heading higher terrain, morning after breakfast with options for hike to Everest View Hotel or walk on top of Namche, where you can catch super landscapes scenery with Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Amadablam with series of high peaks, here enjoy visiting National Park Museum provides you with much information of Khumbu region, Sherpa history-culture-flora and fauna including detail on mountaineering

Food
B/L/D
Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
Elevation
3440

Enjoying pleasant time at Namche, morning walk leads to scenic and gradual walks overlooking Everest and other giant peaks, as our route leads downhill to Imjatse river at Phunki Tenga, a small place with few lodges an ideal spot for refreshing break or lunch stop. From the bottom with uphill walks into enchanting alpine forest to reach at Thyangboche Monastery offers grand panorama of mountains with Everest and Amadablam at close distance, here with time for tour in the monastery and witness monks and priest on prayer. Thyangboche also holds a colorful festival ‘Mani-Rimdu’ monks with mask dancing wading evil spirits which falls in the month of October as per Buddhist lunar calendar. Afternoon catching super views of high peaks with Everest, our route descends into forested areas reaching a metal bridge, from here a slow climb encountering mani (prayer) walls along the walks to Pangboche village for overnight halt before Amadablam base camp, this is a last Sherpa permanent village on route to Everest and Amadablam base camp.

Food
B/L/D
Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
Elevation
3867

From Pangboche village with last overnight in lodge, from here on tents with camping facilities as morning walk leads to a steep descend at Imjatse River, and then crossing over a small wooden bridge with strenuous climb away from mainstream trekking trails. As walk continues overlooking grand views of Kangtenga, Tharmasarku with Taboche and Cholatse and getting close on the foot of majestic and towering Mt. Amadablam at base camp a wide grassy field to pitch our camps at Amadablam base camp.

Food
B/L/D
Accomodation
Tent/Camping
Elevation
4600

Another rest day for acclimatization on this high elevation a fine place for leisure hike and walks around where a climb up to a hill offers tremendous scenery of peaks. Enjoying scenic excursion with afternoon free to catch up with your dairy and relax marveling the views of Amadablam South West Face with other giant mountains.

Food
B/L/D
Accomodation
Tent/Camping
Elevation
4600

We have reserved maximum of 15 days for the climb to the summit of magnificent Mt. Amadablam, during 15 days where all climbers gets busy loading and dividing gears for the final ascent to the summit and back at base camp after the climb to the top. From base camp walk follows on grassy moraine ridge heading eastwards into a broad saddle with views of Mingbo-La and then towards northern direction and then climb to a rocky area through ridge of boulders beneath Pt.5, 705 which is the site for Camp I. From here climb on snow and Ice slope following a mix ground to the top of the highest hanging glacier, an ice crest leading to a nice position all the way to the summit of Amadablam rewards you with grand views of surrounding world highest peaks with Mt. Everest towards north, after a tough technical but exciting climb descend back safely to base camp using Advance Camp on downhill.

Food
B/L/D
Accomodation
Tent/Camping
Elevation
6812

Where all team-members should reach at Base Camp for final re-grouping, includes guide and staff, to assist packing equipments and checking each member health condition after the great climb of a lifetime experience. Start packing all climbing gears and disposing garbage in proper sites, where SPPC (Sagarmatha Pollution Control) will check the camp and depositing the litter to take away from the base camp to disposal sites or back to Kathmandu

Food
B/L/D
Accomodation
Tent/Camping
Elevation
4600

Morning clearing the last remaining tents and equipments with rubbish to carry or to hand over to SPCC (Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee) after loading gears on yaks and other beast of burden, then leave the base camp on easy downhill and uphill trail to Pangboche village. Having a refreshing rest at Pangboche, continue walk towards Thyangboche Monastery for overnight stop and back into green vegetation and tree lines.

Food
B/L/D
Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
Elevation
3867

Walk on same route descend to Imjatse River at Phunki Tenga and climb for an hour to reach a small place at Kyanjinma, from here on pleasant wide winding path to Namche Bazaar for overnight stop after a pleasant scenic day walk

Food
B/L/D
Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
Elevation
3440

Morning with last day trek of this marvelous adventure leads on same scenic trail to Phakding on following Dudh Kosi River downstream, from here a pleasant walk with few short ups and down to Choplung village, where an hour climb brings you back at Lukla for lunch and overnight stop. In Lukla celebrate last night dinner among fellow climbers, guides and porters after a fantastic time on Mt. Amadablam Expeditions and trekking

Food
B/L/D
Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
Elevation
2855

Morning transfer to Luka air terminal named Tenzing-Hillary airport, tribute to late legendry mountaineers the first to conquer Mt. Everest. As per the flight time board in small aircraft (Dornier or Twin Otter) a scenic 35 minutes flight brings you to hustle and bustle city life of Kathmandu, on reaching Kathmandu transfer to your respective hotels with afternoon free at leisure.

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1350

A spare and contingency day in Kathmandu we have reserved two days in case of flight delay and cancellation at Lukla due to unavoidable conditions like unfavorable bad weather conditions, which is some part of the adventure being in Himalayan region. Well as per the plan with normal flight time, this day to be used for your own individual activities and shopping souvenirs or join in for another exciting tour around Kathmandu-Patan and Bhaktapur for delightful sightseeing tour around world heritage sites and seeing more of Nepalese culture. Free day to relax .

Food
Breakfast
Accomodation
Hotel
Elevation
1350

Last day in the country of high beautiful Himalayas as per your international flight transfer to Kathmandu international airport for homeward bound or to next port of call after a wonderful and overwhelming adventure on Mt. Amadablam Expeditions and trekking with great service and management of Tramping Himalaya Adventures

Food
Breakfast
Cost Included
  • Airport Pick up & Drop with private transport
  • Hotel in Kathmandu 5 Nights 3-star standard with B/B Twin Sharing  Basis 
  • Flights and transfer Kathmandu-Manthali-Lukla-Kathmandu
  • Mt. Amadablam Expedition permit ( Royalty: USD 400 for Member )
  • Government Liason Officer for Amadablam Expedition 
  • Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Gaupalika entrance fee & Sagarmatha National Park Entry permit and Tims Card
  • All Camping equipment in Advance Base Camp and other Camps
  • Food, Accommodation, and guide during the trekking in teahouse/lodges
  • Food during the expedition period cook by our experienced cook at Amadablam Base Camp, C-1 and C-2
  • 1:1 Experienced personal Climbing Guide for Climbing Support
  • Baggage allowance carrying by porters up to 40 Kg up and down to Base Camp
  • Required high-altitude food for members and Sherpa 
  • Required fixed and dynamic ropes for climbing gy Sherpa Guide
  • Insurance, Wages, meal,s and allowances  for climbing sherpa and Base Camp Staffs
  • Solar panels for light and battery charging in Base Camp 
  • Icefall and rope fixing charges, At high camps C-1, C-2, and C-3
  • First aid medical kits for the Group and the Staffs
  • Walkie-talkies & satellite phones for communications ( with a charge per minute of USD 5 ) 
  • Office changes and Government Taxes Levied in Nepal 
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Cost Excluded
  • Nepalese visa fee ( Bring the right cash in USD and 2 passport-size photographs )
  • 15 Days USD 30, 30 Days USD 50, 90 Days USD 125, 
  • Airfare International and domestic flights other than specified 
  • Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu Except for farewell dinner in Kathmandu
  • Clothing, Packing items, Personal medical Kit, Personal trekking/climbing gears
  • Items of a personal nature like phone calls and like laundry and internet uses, 
  • Any extra services or products or offers or activities not mentioned in the Itinerary 
  • Any additional staff (s) especially required by the climbing member
  • Rescue, repatriation, medicines, medical tests and hospitalization expenses
  • Medical travel insurance and emergency rescue evacuation if required 
  • Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, Strikes, Changes in Government regulations, etc,
  • Nepal custom duty fees for import or expedition goods if required
  • Summit bonus to the personal climbing Sherpa ( Beginning from a minimum of USD 700 per Summit per Sherpa)
  • Tips for Base Camp Staffs per climbing member from a minimum of USD 100 in total for all the staff 
  • Any other item not mentioned in the service package exclude section, 
Information

Some Additional Information

Correct Clothing & Equipments are essential for a safe and enjoyable trek. Experienced trekkers will often take only a selection of these items based on what has worked in the past. Please find the equipment list below for your personal use during your travel with us.

FOOTWEAR ( RUNNING SHOES) :

1 pair for casual Comfortable support shoes wear on lighter walking days.

LIGHT HIKING BOOTS :

1 pair of sturdy hiking boots in which you should wear a light synthetic sock under a warm heavy sock comfortably, either wool or synthetic. Sole should be flexible but still provide enough support for your feet. Boots should be very water repellent.

HIKING GAITERS (Optional) :

1 pair keeps rocks out of shoes and boots dry in case of precipitation. Optional if trekking pants are worn.

WOOL SOCKS :

3 pair heavyweight wool socks to be worn over the liner socks. When layering socks, check fit over feet and inside boots. Remember to keep one fresh, dry pair of socks available at all times. Socks with padded shins are especially nice with boots.

LINER SOCKS :

3 pair of smooth thin wool, nylon or Capilene to be worn next to the skin. This reduces the incidence of blisters and hot-spots and makes the outer sock last longer before needing to be changed. They should fit well with your heavyweight socks.

CLOTHING ( LIGHTWEIGHT LONG UNDERWEAR ) :

2 pair, tops & bottoms, Capilene, other synthetic or wool. No Cotton. Lightweight is preferable as it is more versatile (worn single in warmer conditions and double layer for colder). Zip-T-neck tops allow more ventilation options. One set of white for intense sunny days and one pair of dark for faster drying gives the most versatility.

LIGHT TREKKING PANTS :

Lightweight nylon pants designed to be used while trekking. They are extremely air permeable, dry quickly and provide sun protection. Zip-off lower leg sections are convenient for switching to shorts.

T-SHIRTS :

Lightweight crew style t-shirt that wicks away moisture. Shirt can be made of any synthetic material.

BANDANA :

Bring bandanas for face masks and other tasks.

SYNTHETIC/SOFT SHELL JACKET :

A full-zip version is easier to put on and has better ventilation than a pullover.

INSULTED DOWN-JACKET :

Medium to heavy weight with hood.

HARD SHELL JACKET WITH HOOD :

We recommend a waterproof breathable shell material with full front zipper, underarm zips, and no insulation. This outer layer protects against wind and rain.

HARD SHALL PANTS :

Waterproof, breathable. Any side zipper length is fine as long as you can get them over your boots.

HANDWEAR » FLEECE/SOFT SHELL GLOVES :

1 pair. A heavier fleece will do a better job of keeping hands warmer when wet than lighter polypropylene or Capilene.

SHELL GLOVES WITH INSULATION :

1 pair. Insulation does not need to be removable. A good quality ski glove is sufficient

HEADWEAR » HEADLAMP & SPARE BATTRIES

A good quality climberÂ’s headlamp. For use at night, bring extra batteries!

SUN HAT :

The sun can be intense at high altitude. A hat with a good visor provides protection for the nose and eyes. Baseball hats work well. A Buff is recommended to reduce the amount of dust inhaled while trekking and reduces the chance of infection.

NECK GAITER OR BUFF :

Buff is preferred for covering the face and preventing sickness.

GLACIER GLASSES :

100% UV, IR, high quality optical lenses designed for mountain use, must have side covers, leashes, and a nose guard is particularly helpful. No more than 8% light transmission. If you wear contact lenses we recommend packing a spare pair of glasses—it is a good idea to have these with “photo-gray” or equivalent light-sensitive material so they can double as emergency sunglasses. If you wear glasses we recommend prescription glacier glasses (gray or amber). Talk to your eye care professional to find out where prescription glacier glasses are available. Regular sunglasses are not dark enough and do not provide any side protection from the sun.

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT » SLEEPING BAG :

High quality with hood to at least - 10 Degree, Down is lighter and less bulky, but more expensive than synthetics. (Company provide you sleeping bag for this trek)

BACKPACK :

A day pack big enough to carry water bottles, camera, lunch and extra clothing. 3,000cu.in. max

ADJUSTABLE 3 SECTION TREKKING POLES : Optional » WATER TREATMENT TABLETS :

Iodine or Chloride Dioxide tablets. A small bottle or multi pack is sufficient. Taste neutralizer tablets remove iodine taste. Chloride Dioxide formulas will not discolor water

WATER BOTTLES :

2 Wide mouth bottles with minimum 1 Litre capacity per bottle. No water bag or bladder systems, they freeze or are hard to fill.

PEE BOTTLE (Optional) :

but very useful.

PEE FUNNEL FOR WOMEN (Optional) :

Lightweight urinary director. (For minimal undressing for discreet use)

SUNSCREEN :

SPF 30 or better, 2 small tubes. Make sure that the sun screen is not older than 6 months. Sunscreen older than six months loses half of its SPF rating.

HAND/FOOT WARMERS (Optional) :

Recommended if you easily get cold hands and feet 1-3 pairs.

LIP SCREEN :

SPF 30 or better, at least 2 sticks. Not older than 6 months.

MP3 PLAYER (Optional) :

Flash memory only players since hard drive players do not work at high altitude (above 13,000ft). Chargers can be used at several lodges along the way.

TRAVELING » LARGE DUFFLE BAG WITH TRAVEL LOCKS :

1 for transporting and storing gear. These bags are needed to transport your clothing.

PLASTIC BAGS (5) :

For lining stuff sacks & pack to keep gear dry. Trash compactor bags work best.

TRAVEL CLOTHES :

You will need street/casual clothing for air travel days and time spent in Kathmandu.

TOILETRY BAG :

Include toilet paper, soap, towel, and toothbrush, Wet wipes 1-2 per day and hand sanitizer: Hand moisturizer.

FIRST AID » PERSONAL FIRST AID KIT (small and simple) :

Aspirin, Moleskin, Adhesive tape, Band-Aids.

DRUGS/MEDICATIONS/PRESCRIPTIONS :

Climbers should bring Mupirocin (Bactroban) cream, excellent topical antibiotic for scrapes and cuts. Cirprofloxin (Cipro) 500mg tablets for travelerÂ’s diarrhea and for urinary tract infections. Loperamide (Lomotil) or Immodium for diarrhea. Acetazolamide (Diamox) 125 or 250mg tablets for alltitude sickness. Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) 200mg tablets for altitude headaches, sprains, aches, etc. Excedrin for headaches. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 325mg tablets for stomach sensitivity.

Nepal has abundance of offers to establish it as a round the year travel destination. Based on this fact, many international tourists are indeed incorporating Nepal in their wishful travel itinerary. For this Everest Base Camp trek, in our trekking group there will be one trek leader and one Sherpa porter for each group of two trekkers but we provide one assistant guide as per group size. Generally in our group the minimum number of tourist will be two and the maximum group size is ten. For single traveler, we organize the trip with single supplement. We saying 10 people are our maximum pax for the trek doesn't mean we are not operating more than 11 persons, we do it on request. However it is good to keep the limit group size which means we can provide a best services and personal take care to our valuable clients during their trip with us.

Trekkers who are making their plan to travel in the Himalaya, most require three basic components of preparation - aerobic, strength, and mental. Aerobic conditioning is important primarily because you will trekking in thin air, up to 50% less than at sea level. With good aerobic conditioning you will be able to minimizing the potential effects of Altitude Mountain Sickness (AMS). Hiking for at least two hours per day with some weight on your back is the best way to prepare yourself for trekking. Running, cycling (outdoor or stationary), Nordic track, hill climbing, or any exercise that gets your heart rate into the aerobic range for sustained periods of time. Every day you will walk in the Himalaya around 4 to 7 hrs and reaches at highest place to 5550m/18204 feet. So, health is a most essential part for your adventure travel. Tramping Himalaya Adventures most require your medical fitness certificate prior to your booking. Before the trip booking with us we suggest to consult with your Medical Doctor and in his/her references go for your trip booking process. Trekking in the Himalayas is a relatively safe activity and mishaps or problems are usually minor. However, unpleasant things can occur on a long trek. You might have a bout of mild illness, not sleep as well as usual, find the trek pace too fast or slow - any number of things might be annoying or stressful during some part of your trek. Before you leave for Nepal, or for any foreign destination for that matter, think about the journey as more than just a quest to reach a destination. Try to imagine your trip as an opportunity to experience whatever happens as an essential part of the journey. It doesn't matter so much whether you actually reach Everest Base Camp. You should be prepared to find joy and fulfillment in all the moments of your trip, including the less pleasant ones that you hadn't expected. Preparing to keep a very positive frame of mind throughout your trip, along with good physical conditioning, will insure that you are ready to experience all the wonders of Nepal.

Your Trek Leader's role is to ensure all aspects of the trip run smoothly. He will share their local knowledge, advice on how to fill your free time and co-ordinate the day to day running of the tour - although occasionally he may need your understanding if things do not go according to plan. If you have any problems on the tour, please let your Trek Leader know so that steps can be taken to put it right. We are a well stabilized adventure company and we employed professional trek leader (who are based on English speaking and few are multi-lingual's) and required crew member (they have basic knowledge of communication). We also provide the training to our staff increasing their work efficiency. And our guides are intimately familiar with all local castes and customs along the trails and will share with you many cultural insights that are not covered in any guide book. You will have good chance to learn Nepali phrases, cultural things and more on your Trekking. Tramping Himalaya trained its guide/trekking staff on following course.

Tramping Himalaya has been operating in the Himalaya for over 15 years and specializes in responsible travel. We offer small group adventure expeditions to Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet. Our unrivalled itineraries reflect our long experience in the region. All our treks are accompanied by a highly experienced local leader ensuring safe acclimatization at every stage. You can hike, mountaineer and climb your way through the homeland of the adventure holiday. Tramping Himalaya is one of the world's leading adventure travel company offering hundred of itineraries on this continent for small group active adventures and expeditions, walking tours and cultural journeys. The company has been operating trekking and adventure travel holidays and vacations since 1992. Each itinerary has several scheduled departure dates throughout the whole year. Our all-inclusive, no hidden extras pricing policy combined with longer, creative itineraries and the use of quality ground services attracts people who have high expectations of their travel experiences.

We are experts at operating at high-altitude. Every trip we run has a realistic acclimatization programme. Our treks are designed to allow gradual height gain, spread over a number of days. There is no way of predicting who will suffer from altitude but, for the vast majority of people, a slow ascent to height will produce minimal effects. We can provide 'Gamow Bag' as a precautionary measure as per your request on hiring basis. Acclimatizing takes time and there are no safe shortcuts. All trips to altitudes in excess of 3,000 meters carry medicines essential to the treatment of altitude illness, and our leaders are trained to administer them and to know the symptoms.

Diamox (Acetazolamide) allows you to breathe faster so that you metabolize more oxygen, thereby minimizing the symptoms caused by poor oxygenation. This is especially helpful at night when respiratory drive is decreased. Since it takes a while for Diamox to have an effect, it is advisable to start taking it 24 hours before you go to altitude and continue for at least five days at higher altitude. The recommendation of the Himalayan Rescue Association Medical Clinic is 125 mg. twice a day (morning and night). (The standard dose was 250 mg., but their research showed no difference for most people with the lower dose, although some individuals may need 250 mg.) Possible side effects include tingling of the lips and finger tips, blurring of vision, and alteration of taste. These side effects may be reduced with the 125 mg. dose. Side effects subside when the drug is stopped. Contact your physician for a prescription. Since Diamox is a sulfonamide drug, people who are allergic to sulfa drugs should not take Diamox. Diamox has also been known to cause severe allergic reactions to people with no previous history of Diamox or sulfa allergies. Frank Hubbell of SOLO recommends a trial course of the drug before going to a remote location where a severe allergic reaction could prove difficult to treat.

To be adequately protected in terms of insurance, you will need specialist travel insurance for participation in the hazardous activities. A travel insurance policy that covers helicopter evacuation, trip cancellation, injury, death, lost baggage, theft, liability, medical treatment and expenses is strongly recommended. Make sure the insurance covers all the activities that you will be undertaking during your stay in Nepal such as trekking and climbing. If you are injured and unable to travel, you can ask for a rescue helicopter from a remote area only if you have definite proof you can pay for it. Tramping Himalaya Adventures have an agreement in Kathmandu that guarantees payment for helicopter evacuations. They pay a cash deposit to the helicopter operator and collect the money from you once you have been rescued. Be sure your policy specifically covers mountaineering or alpinism or you may have a difficult time settling a claim.

The climate of Nepal is as varied as its geography. The low-lying Terai has a sub-tropical monsoonal climate. The Himalayan foothills, where most of our treks take place, are best in the cool dry season from September to May. The traditional trekking season in Nepal is late September to May, with October and November generally recognized as having the best weather. Spring is also a popular time of year with warmer weather and the advantage of seeing spring flowers and rhododendrons in bloom. The visibility is good, days are pleasantly warm, although nights can be cold, and snow is possible above 3,000 meters. Everest Base Camp trek is likely to have a wide range of temperatures depending on the altitude and the time of day. In the mountains up to 3,500m the nights will be cool, normally around 5 degree C, and during the day temperatures sometimes rise to 25 degree C. At higher altitudes temperatures range from about 20 degree C to -15 degree C.

All foreigners require a visa for entry into Nepal (except Indian nationals). It is your responsibility to obtain the entry visa.Visas can be obtained from the Nepalese embassy prior to travel or on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and various international border crossings between Nepal and its neighbors.Make the visa process easier a passport-sized photograph for immigration and having the correct USD cash is required-please bring this in your hand luggage. In addition, trip in Nepal requires photos for the various permits. Please bring a total of 3 photographs. If you plan to obtain your visa in your country, you can download the application form from the website at:www.nepalimmigration.gov.np

In Nepal, you most require permits and fees to enter a certain areas such as World heritage sites, National Park, restricted areas along climbing as well. All the trip prices are including the cost of relevant permits and entrance fees. Incase of any such conditions we will inform you if required any additional permit fees before you make a booking with us.

We strongly recommend our clients for consulting the doctor before planning your holidays. You should obtain professional advice from a travel clinic or your local GP about which vaccinations to have before you arrive in Nepal. Your doctor will advise current inoculation requirements. If a doctor has recommended against travel or indicated travel may be inconvenient then inform us of the details. On all trekking and exploratory trips technical experience is not required, hiking/camping experience is an advantage, but by far the most important thing is a positive attitude and a generous amount of determination. We strictly maintain hygiene foods on the trek. We carry extensive medical kits and, if the need should ever arise, we are able to evacuate seriously ill group members by helicopter. We run regular first aid courses for our all trekking guides and Sherpa helpers.

In Kathmandu we use deluxe hotel to ensure a comfortable stay and relaxed environment before and after your adventure. All breakfasts are included at the hotel in Kathmandu. Rooms are generally twin share - depending on group size and room availability, triple share may be offered to your request. A single supplement room is available at an additional cost. And on request single supplement will be charge US$200. While on the trek, we provide good quality food in sufficient quantities from Tea Houses/Mt. lodges. We provide all meals on full board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and tea & coffee) from the teahouse menu during the trekking period. Whilst trekking on the Everest, the accommodation is in guesthouses which are basic structures, generally with shared facilities but very comfortable. In some guesthouses, showers are available; where there are no showers; there are private facilities in which you can sponge bath.

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