via Ama Dablam Base Camp side trek (3 days)
Everest Region, Nepal

If you are itching to get off the trekking highway to Everest Base Camp, a day detour off to the much less visited Ama Dablam Base Camp may be just what you're looking for. This off the beaten path side trip take you right up to the base of one of the Khumbu regions most beautiful mountains. Along the way, you’ll get views of Everest as you pass by yak shelters and walls constructed by Sherpa herdsmen.

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Weather Conditions in December

December is probably the most underrated month to trek, one of the driest months of the year skies are often clear from sunrise to sunset. The trails and teahouses are less crowded than in November. At higher altitudes, temperatures drop as the winter season approaches so it is important to carry warm enough clothing and sleeping bags. When properly prepared December can be a great month to trek

At a glance
On average there are 1 day with precipitation in December. The highest point on the trek is Ama Dablam Base Camp at 4600 m. During December, expect high temperatures of around 0.8°C (33°F) and lows down to -15.2°C (5°F) at Ama Dablam Base Camp.

Extra rest days and overnights can be added once the itinerary is created. However any side trips must be added in this step before the itinerary is created.

Tue Dec 5 (day 1)
Tengboche (3870 m) About 5 hours from Namche Expect typical high termperatures of about 5.2°C (41°F) and lows of about -10.8°C (13°F) in December. hide images more info on Tengboche
Pangboche (3930 m) About 2 hours from Tengboche or about 6-7 hours from Namche Expect typical high termperatures of about 4.8°C (41°F) and lows of about -11.2°C (12°F) in December. Overnight hide images more info on Pangboche

Wed Dec 6 (day 2)
Ama Dablam Base Camp (4600 m) about 3 hours up from Pangboche Expect typical high termperatures of about 0.8°C (33°F) and lows of about -15.2°C (5°F) in December. hide images more info on Ama Dablam Base Camp
Pangboche (3930 m) About 1-1.5 hours back down from Ama Dablam Base Camp Expect typical high termperatures of about 4.8°C (41°F) and lows of about -11.2°C (12°F) in December. Overnight hide images more info on Pangboche