Mount Ama Dablam, recognized as the prettiest mountain in the world, lies alongside Everest, in the heart of the Khumbu Valley. The mountain gets its name after Dablam – an ornament box worn by Sherpa women because the glacier that hangs on the southwest of the mountain looks like a Dablam. The altitude of Ama Dablam mountain is only 6,812 m, but the trail is challenging because of steep ice, rock, and snow. The mountain lies on UNESCO World Heritage Site – Sagarmatha National Park in the south of the Mount Everest.
One of the most impressive mountains for climbing, Ama Dablam provides the best views of Mount Lhotse, Mount Makalu, Mount Cho Oyu, and Mount Everest. Considered as an ornament of the Himalayas, there are three camps above the base camp (4,570 m), with only two camps used for spending the nights. South-west ridge is a usual climbing route to the mountain.
Ama Dablam is not as easy as climbing other mountains, and the trekkers should have competent rock and ice climbing skills, techniques, and experiences. The majestic mountain, Ama Dablam, is a steep pyramid of ice that has ice walls with exposed sharp ridges. It leaves a lasting impression on most of the trekkers because of its stunning trail. It is an overwhelming, ice-coated granite pyramid, and it is one of the mountains with an exciting and thrilling route.
Having a unique shape with pointed edges adds more challenges to the trekkers, and conquering it is the ultimate dream of many climbers worldwide. The ethnic groups of people living in the area are Sherpa mostly, who are friendly and provide warm hospitality to the tourists. The trip is a combination of adventure and serenity that quenches the thirst for an ultimate trekking experience.
Claimed as the Matterhorn of the Himalayas, the beautiful Ama Dablam dominates the sky above the trekker’s trail. It can be as long as 30 days expedition from Kathmandu if you include the popular areas around and in the route to Ama Dablam. Prepare yourself with every trekking gears, be self-sufficient, and take professional guides for the best experience.
