Ama Dablam Expedition (6,812m)
The Matterhorn of the Himalayas. The definitive technical jewel of the Khumbu.
Mount Ama Dablam (6,812m / 22,349 ft) is universally acclaimed as one of the most aesthetic and technically rewarding peaks on Earth. Located in the heart of the Khumbu Everest sanctuary, the classic Southwest Ridge offers steep, exhilarating climbing on solid golden granite, followed by knife-edge snow arêtes and a massive hanging ice face leading to a 360° summit vista of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. Guided by elite IFMGA instructors and veteran High-Altitude Climbing Sherpas with a 1:1 / 1:2 ratio, comprehensive fixed-rope infrastructure, heated geodesic dining camps, and medical oxygen safety backup, Peak Core India delivers a gold-standard expedition.
Interactive Altitude Curve (1,000m to 6,812m)
Between Trekking & True Mountaineering
Mount Ama Dablam (6,812m / 22,349 ft) is universally acclaimed as one of the most aesthetic and technically rewarding peaks on Earth. Located in the heart of the Khumbu Everest sanctuary, the classic Southwest Ridge offers steep, exhilarating climbing on solid golden granite, followed by knife-edge snow arêtes and a massive hanging ice face leading to a 360° summit vista of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. Guided by elite IFMGA instructors and veteran High-Altitude Climbing Sherpas with a 1:1 / 1:2 ratio, comprehensive fixed-rope infrastructure, heated geodesic dining camps, and medical oxygen safety backup, Peak Core India delivers a gold-standard expedition.
Scale the world's most iconic technical spire. A legendary 22-day Himalayan expedition featuring granite slab climbing, the famous Yellow Tower, the airy Eagle's Nest, and a breathtaking hanging glacier summit face in Nepal's Everest sanctuary.
A Learning-Led Expedition
This programme is for people who want more than a photo at altitude. Carry your personal responsibility, practise the systems that protect the rope team, and understand why turning around can be the strongest mountaineering decision of the day.
A Progression, Not a Shortcut
The programme creates deliberate time for assessment, acclimatisation and technical snow training before the summit push.
A Clear Mountain Story
Move from lower valley approach routes through high moraines, intermediate camps and high Himalayan ridge lines on Ama Dablam Expedition (6,812m).
Decisions Led by Conditions
Route, camp position, departure time and turnaround point remain operational decisions—never compromised by ego.
A True Team Experience
Learn camp discipline, gear care, pacing and rope-team responsibility rather than being treated as passive passengers.
Detailed Alpine Itinerary
22 Days / 21 Nights • Total Distance: Approximately 75–85 km trek + technical fixed-line ridge climb • Max Elevation: 6,812 m / 22,349 ft
Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m / 4,590 ft)
Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. The Peak Core India expedition team meets you at the arrivals gate and transfers you to our partner hotel in Thamel. Evening welcome briefing, gear checklist overview, and celebratory expedition welcome dinner.
Kathmandu Expedition Briefing & Official Permits
Mountain Flight to Lukla (2,860m); Trek to Phakding (2,610m)
Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3,440m / 11,290 ft)
Namche Bazaar Acclimatization Hike to Everest View (3,880m)
Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche Monastery (3,870m)
Trek from Tengboche to Ama Dablam Base Camp (4,600m / 15,088 ft)
Base Camp Lhabsang Puja Ceremony & Gear Staging
Technical Skills Training & Fixed-Rope Mastery Lab
Acclimatization Rotation to ABC (5,200m) & Touch Camp 1 (5,700m)
Rest, High-Calorie Nutrition & Telemetry Review
Climb to Camp 1 (5,700m / 18,700 ft)
Technical Climb: Camp 1 to Camp 2 via The Yellow Tower (5,950m)
Acclimatization past Mushroom Ridge toward Camp 3 (6,300m); Descend to BC
Base Camp Recovery & Summit Push Strategy Briefing
SUMMIT PUSH STAGE 1 — Base Camp to Camp 1 (5,700m)
SUMMIT PUSH STAGE 2 — Camp 1 to Camp 2 / Camp 2.7 (5,950m–6,200m)
SUMMIT DAY — Summit Assault of Mount Ama Dablam (6,812m / 22,349 ft)!
Contingency / Weather Reserve Day
Descend from High Camps to Base Camp; Trek to Namche Bazaar
Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,860m)
Scenic Flight Lukla to Kathmandu; International Departures
Fixed Departure Dates & Batches
Small-group alpine integrity (Max 8 climbers per batch) with guaranteed departure schedules.
Custom & Rolling Dates Available
We operate weekly scheduled batches throughout the active climbing season. Connect with our expedition desk to lock your dates or join an existing rope team.
Inquire Departure ScheduleThe Alpine Skills Lab (Day 3/4)
Before anyone steps onto high snow slopes or summit ridges, our expedition leaders conduct hands-on technical rehearsals on appropriate snow slopes:
Summit-Day Decision System
Reaching the summit is secondary to returning safely to basecamp. Our expedition leaders operate under clear, non-negotiable safety criteria:
Regardless of proximity to the summit, any team that has not reached the top by 10:00 AM must reverse direction immediately before afternoon snow softens or summit storms develop.
Guides monitor coordination, cognitive alertness, and breathing. Anyone exhibiting AMS, ataxia, or severe exhaustion is turned around with an assigned guide.
If summit day faces high winds, heavy snow, or zero visibility, the attempt is called off and rescheduled to the reserve buffer day if mountain weather permits.
Suggested 8-Week Mountaineering Preparation
Build Aerobic Baseline & Consistency
Best Seasons & Mountain Weather
Firm Snow & Snow Bridges
Abundant firm snow cover across high camps, col and summit slopes on Ama Dablam Expedition (6,812m). Ideal for crampon step-kicking.
Day: 8°C to 15°C · Night: -5°C
Pleasant lower valley temperatures with cold sub-zero nights at High Summit Camp.
Clear Early Mornings
Alpine starts at 02:00 AM capitalise on crisp, stable weather windows before afternoon convective clouds form.
Field, Clothing & Technical Equipment
Expedition Inclusions & Exclusions
- International airfare to/from Kathmandu and Nepal tourist visa fees
- Personal technical climbing gear (triple boots, crampons, harness, ice axes, jumar, helmet, down suit)
- Mandatory high-altitude medical, emergency rescue, and helicopter evacuation insurance (up to 7,000m)
- Personal Summit Bonus for designated 1:1 Climbing Sherpa (standard industry rate: $800 - $1,200 upon summit)
- Personal expenses, laundry, alcoholic beverages, hot showers, and Wi-Fi in trekking teahouses
- Tips for Base Camp kitchen staff, trekking porters, and local drivers
- Cost of excess baggage on domestic Lukla flights beyond the standard 15kg allowance
- Expenses incurred due to weather-related Lukla flight cancellations, landslides, or early descent
Ama Dablam Expedition (6,812m) is conducted under Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) and local state forest department guidelines. Peak Core India secures all required clearances, camping permissions, and peak permits.
We operate under strict alpine conservation standards. All solid waste, food packaging, and non-biodegradable materials are segregated, packed out, and transported back for municipal recycling.
Frequently Asked Questions
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