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  Ama Dablam Expedition : Spring 2007 with Island Peak
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The normal route to climb mount Ama Dablam is from its South- West ridge. Most of the mountaineering beginners start their climbing through this Mount. Ama Dablam 68Mount Amadablam12m. 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.

To reach the first camp from base camp, the climbers have to pass the toughest and the difficult passing through the difficult saddle ridges; and then should turn to the north climbing up through the rocky ground and through the boulder.

We are in Camp one now. From Camp I - one has to cross the rocky bowl and should climb the ridge via to the fixed lines to Camp II . From Camp II after crossing over severe rocks and ridge which lead you to a camp 2.

The climbing route from Camp II is mostly with the steep mixed alleyways of rock, ice and snow. The route leads to the slope climb to snow ground and then passes through steep snow and ice tunnel then finally along the snow ridge go to Camp III,
From here to the summit, it is steep climb on snow and ice to the right of a huge hanging glacier. From the Top of mout Ama Dablam very charming sceneries of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Island peak, Makalu , Khumbu Himalayan and rest of the snowcapped surrounded mountains can be envisioned.


 
  Amabadlam Expedition Spring
  Fixed Departure: 19 April 2007
   
  Itinerary:
   
 

Itinerary A:
16 April 2007 Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu
17 April 2007 Day 02: Kathmandu
18 April 2007 Day 03: Prepared Expedition & Briefing in Ministry of Tourism
19 April 2007 Day 04: Lukla and trek to Phakding - Camp or Lodge
20 April 2007Day 05: Namche Bazaar  - Camp or Lodge 
21 April 2007 Day 06: Namche -Acclimatization  - Camp or Lodge
22 April 2007 Day 07: Namche -Thyanboche Monastery Camp or Lodge
23 April 2007 Day 08: Thyanboche -Ama Dablam Base Camp, Camp
24 April 09 May 2007 Day 09-24: Climbing period for Ama Dablam 6812m.
10 May 2007 Day 25: Base camp - Namche -Camp or Lodge 
11 May 2007 Day 26: Namche - Phakding -Camp or Lodge 
12 May 2007 Day 27: Phakding - Lukla -Camp or Lodge 
13 May 2007 Day 28: Fly Lukla - Kathmandu & transfer to hotel
14 May 2007 Day 29: Kathmandu
15 May 2007 Day 30: Final Departure

 
  Information for Island Peak:
 
 

Most of the summits lie in the birth place of Sherpas. We follow the classic Everest approach through the Solu Khumbu. Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar is veering off the trail to Everest base camp. We will enter the magnificent Gokyo 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 Patthar at 18,192ft (5,545m.). Your route descends to Dignboche 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
16 April 2007
   
  Itinerary B:
 

13 April 2007 Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu
14 April 2007 Day 02: Kathmandu
15 April 2007 Day 03: Prepared Expedition & Briefing in Ministry of Tourism
16 April 2007 Day 04: Lukla and trek to Phakding - Camp or Lodge
17 April 2007 Day 05: Namche Bazaar  - Camp or Lodge 
18 April 2007 Day 06: Namche -Acclimatization  - Camp or Lodge
19 April 2007 Day 07: Namche -Thyanboche Monastery Camp or Lodge
20 April 2007 Day 08: Thyanboche - Dingboche 
21 April 2007 Day 09: Dingboche - Island Peak Base camp
22 April 2007 Day 10: Island Peak high Camp
23 April 2007 Day 11: Island peak 6089m. Summit & back to Chukkung 
24 April 2007 Day 12: Chukkung - Dingboche - Ama Dablam Base
25 April 09 May 2007 Day 13-28: Climbing period for Ama Dablam
10 May 2007 Day 29: Base camp - Namche -Camp or Lodge 
11 May 2007 Day 30: Namche - Phakding -Camp or Lodge 
12 May 2007 Day 31: Phakding - Lukla -Camp or Lodge 
13 May 2007 Day 32: Fly Lukla - Kathmandu & transfer to hotel
14 May 2007 Day 33: Kathmandu
15 May 2007 Day 34: Final Departure

   
 
  Cost
 

Cost: Group joining basis (Minimum group size 4 Persons)
Itinerary A = Per Person USD 2500.00
Itinerary B = Per Person USD 3000.00
Per climbing Sherpa USD 1600.00

   
 
  Cost includes:
   
 
  1. Nights accomodation in Kathmandu with bed & Breakfast (3 star ).
  2. Itinerry A. Permit fee of Ama Dablam 6812m. Expedition
  3. Itinerary B Ama Dablam & Island Peak Permit
  4. Food for Trekking and expedition period
  5. Expedition crew: Base camp Guide, Cook, Cook helper
  6. Porters or Yak porter Lukla to Base camp & Base camp to Lukla
  7. Kathmandu -Lukla - Kathmandu flights with Cargo 50 KG per member
  8. Equipment allowance, daily allowance for Liaison officer, expedition crew
  9. insurance for Nepalese expedition crew.
  10. 1 tent for 1 person for Expedition
  11. Mat, dining tent, Toilet tent, Mess tent, Store tent, Table and chairs trekking for the expedition
  12. Local transportation in Kathmandu (Airport-hotel-airport)
  13. Emergency Oxyzen, Mask and regulator
  14. Fare well dinner
   
  Cost does not includes
  1. PERSONAL equipment for climbing & trekking
  2. Personal & medical Insurance of expedition
  3. Climbing food, Gas & stove above Base camp
  4. Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
  5. Emergency Rescue evacuation by helicopter incase needed
  6. Walki Takie permit & personal satellite phone permit
  7. Oxygen & Mask -regulator
  8. Personal expenses
  9. Bar Bills & beverage
 
 
For further details & booking information, please write at aitasingh_lamawaiba@yahoo.com
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