Amadbalam Expedition

Amadablam is a mountain in the Himalaya range of eastern Nepal. The main peak is 6,812 meters (22,349 feet), the lower western peak is 5,563 meters (18,251 ft). Amadablam means "Mother and Pearl Necklace" (the perennial hanging glacier is thought of as the pearl) and is a stunningly beautiful mountain that many people who visit the area will consider the best in the region. For several days, Amadablam will dominate the eastern sky for anyone trekking to Mount Everest.

Amadablam was first climbed in 1961 by Mike Gill, Barry Bishop, Mike Ward and Wally Romanes. The normal climbing route is via the southwest ridge (right skyline in the photo). Climbers will typically set up three camps along the ridge with camp 3 just below and to the right of the hanging glacier (Dablam). Any ice that calves off the glacier typically goes left, away from the camp. However, a 2006 avalanche (see below) proved otherwise. A climbing permit and a liaison officer are required when attempting Amadablam. As with Mt. Everest, the best climbing months are April-May (before the monsoon) and September-October.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Days 02 – 03: Official formalities and expedition preparation
Day 04: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding
Day 05: Trek to Namche
Day 06: Rest at Namche
Day 07: Trek to Tengboche
Day 08: Trek to Pangboche
Day 09: Trek to Amadablam base camp
Days 10-24: Climbing period
Day 25: Retrace to Tengboche
Day 26: Trek to Namche
Day 27: Trek to Lukla
Day 28: Fly to Kathmandu
Day 29: Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 30: Final Departure

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