Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek
Walk through Sherpa villages and quiet Khumbu valleys to the foot of Ama Dablam. A 13-day journey for those who want a different view of the Everest region.
USD 1,900 / person↗
Everest · trekking
Jiri to Everest Base Camp
Approach Everest the traditional way through Nepal’s middle hills before joining the Khumbu trail, creating a longer and culturally richer journey.
Ask about my dates ↗USD 2,150 per person · optional extras separateRooms included · trekking meals paid separately
Duration20 days
Maximum altitude5,545 m
DifficultyChallenging
Best seasonMar–May · Sep–Nov
StyleFixed departures / Private
Get to know the route.
Take a look at the daily plan and what’s included. We’ll confirm availability and any changes with you before you book.
Is this your trip?
- Duration
- 20 days
- Maximum altitude
- 5,545 m
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Best season
- Mar–May · Sep–Nov
- Style
- Fixed departures / Private
Rooms included. Trekking meals and drinks are paid separately.
Your itinerary.
The sequence below is the planned Jiri to Everest Base Camp route. Daily movement can change with weather, trail access and the group. Your written itinerary confirms transport, rooms and the operating arrangements.
Day 1 · Arrive Kathmandu
Meet our team for the airport transfer and settle into your Kathmandu room. Review the Jiri to Everest Base Camp route, equipment and transport arrangements before setting off.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 2 · Drive toward Jiri/Shivalaya
Begin traditional overland approach. Follow the planned drive toward jiri/shivalaya stage with your guide. The exact stops and pace are agreed around current access and the time available, with the next stage reviewed before continuing.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 3 · Jiri area → Bhandar
Village trekking. Follow the planned jiri area → bhandar stage with your guide. The exact stops and pace are agreed around current access and the time available, with the next stage reviewed before continuing.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 4 · Bhandar → Sete
Cross middle-hill terrain. Follow the planned bhandar → sete stage with your guide. The exact stops and pace are agreed around current access and the time available, with the next stage reviewed before continuing.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 5 · Sete → Junbesi
Pass Lamjura La. Spend time in the village before the next walking stage. Visits to nearby monasteries are arranged around opening and the group’s available time.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 6 · Junbesi → Nunthala
Continue eastward. Follow the planned junbesi → nunthala stage with your guide. The exact stops and pace are agreed around current access and the time available, with the next stage reviewed before continuing.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 7 · Nunthala → Bupsa
Descend and climb through Solu villages. Follow the planned nunthala → bupsa stage with your guide. The exact stops and pace are agreed around current access and the time available, with the next stage reviewed before continuing.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 8 · Bupsa → Chaurikharka / Lukla area
Join the upper approach. Return to the trail’s air gateway and prepare your bags for the flight. The flight schedule remains dependent on mountain weather.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 9 · Lukla area → Phakding
Enter the main Khumbu route. The first walking stage follows the Dudh Koshi valley. Settle into your lodge and keep the afternoon relaxed after the flight.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 10 · Phakding → Namche
Climb to Namche Bazaar. The trail leads to the main Sherpa town of the Khumbu. Leave time to rest after the climb into the village and check the next stage with your guide.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 11 · Namche acclimatization
Keep the same overnight base and take a guide-led local walk only as appropriate. Use the afternoon to rest and review readiness for the next stage of Jiri to Everest Base Camp.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 12 · Namche → Tengboche
Continue toward Everest. Visit the monastery area when it is open, allowing space for worshippers. This is a chance to see village life alongside the mountain trail.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 13 · Tengboche → Dingboche
High-altitude trekking. The village is an important pause before the higher Khumbu. Keep the evening quiet and review how you are feeling before continuing.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 14 · Dingboche acclimatization
Keep the same overnight base and take a guide-led local walk only as appropriate. Use the afternoon to rest and review readiness for the next stage of Jiri to Everest Base Camp.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 15 · Dingboche → Lobuche
Progress to Lobuche. Continue into the upper Khumbu and prepare for the next high-altitude stage. Lodges are simple here, with limited facilities compared with the lower villages.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 16 · Lobuche → EBC → Gorak Shep
Reach Everest Base Camp. The last lodge settlement on the base-camp approach is a practical place to leave overnight luggage. Return here after the Everest Base Camp visit.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 17 · Kala Patthar → Pheriche
Sunrise viewpoint and descent. Descend to this lower village for the night after the high point of the route. The change of pace gives time to rest before the return walk.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 18 · Pheriche → Namche
Return to Namche. The trail leads to the main Sherpa town of the Khumbu. Leave time to rest after the climb into the village and check the next stage with your guide.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 19 · Namche → Lukla
Complete trek. Return to the trail’s air gateway and prepare your bags for the flight. The flight schedule remains dependent on mountain weather.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
Day 20 · Fly Kathmandu / onward
Take the scheduled mountain flight and continue with the day’s planned transfer or walk. Flight timing and the Kathmandu or Ramechhap airport arrangement are confirmed before travel; weather delays can change this stage.
- Accommodation
- Room accommodation at the itinerary stop.
- Meals
- Meals paid separately; trekking accommodation is room only.
What’s included.
Trekking accommodation is room only: breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks are paid separately. On climbing trips, meals are included only for the climbing section specified below.
Included
- Kathmandu airport transfers for the scheduled itinerary
- Room accommodation in the city and mountain lodges listed in the itinerary
- Route permits and local entry fees required for the published trek
- Trekking guide and the porter support specified in your quotation
- Scheduled route transport, with the vehicle or domestic flight sectors stated in your quotation
- Pre-trek briefing and logistics coordination
- Applicable package taxes and service charges
Not included
- All meals and drinks during the trek; mountain lodges are room only
- International flights
- Nepal visa
- Travel and emergency rescue insurance
- Personal trekking equipment
- Showers, charging, Wi-Fi and lodge extras
- Tips and personal expenses
- Extra costs caused by weather, Lukla flight disruption or circumstances beyond our control
Illustrated route
N ↑Jiri to Everest Base Camp route map.
Choose your dates.
Browse published departures for 2027, 2028 and 2029. If your dates are not listed, ask us about a private trip. We confirm your place and arrangements before payment.
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Dates are the start and end of your Nepal itinerary. Allow additional time for international flights and any recommended contingency days. No payment is taken by the booking form.
Along the way.
Arrive prepared.
Accommodation & meals
City accommodation is arranged according to the confirmed package. On trek, accommodation is generally in lodges or tea houses, usually twin-share. Meal inclusion is stated in the final quotation.
Permits
We arrange the permits required for the published itinerary using the traveller information supplied during booking.
Altitude & safety
The itinerary is paced for realistic acclimatization. Guides monitor walking pace and wellbeing and may adjust the route or schedule when needed.
Equipment
A detailed packing list is provided before departure, including layered clothing, waterproof protection, insulation, footwear, gloves, sun protection and personal essentials.
Best season
Mar–May · Sep–Nov
Your questions, answered.
How long is Jiri to Everest Base Camp?
The published duration for Jiri to Everest Base Camp is 20 days. Review the day-by-day itinerary for travel, activity and rest days before arranging your flights.
When is the best time for Jiri to Everest Base Camp?
The published season for Jiri to Everest Base Camp is Mar–May · Sep–Nov. Ask our Nepal team to confirm arrangements and conditions for your preferred dates.
How is altitude and acclimatization handled?
Acclimatization days and shorter walking stages are built into the route where required. Guides monitor pace, symptoms and general wellbeing and may alter the itinerary for safety.
Where will I stay?
Mountain accommodation is generally in tea houses and lodges, usually twin-share. Facilities become simpler as altitude increases.
Which permits are arranged?
Applicable Sagarmatha National Park and Khumbu local entry permits for the published route are arranged by the company using the traveller information supplied.
What should I know about Lukla flights?
Flights are weather-dependent and can be delayed or cancelled. Itineraries should keep flexibility for operational changes and additional costs caused by disruption may apply depending on the final package.
What equipment should I bring?
Layered clothing, waterproof shell, insulated jacket, trekking boots, gloves, hat, sunglasses, sleeping bag, daypack and personal essentials are required. A detailed packing list is supplied.
For route maps, current conditions or a specific requirement, ask our team.
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