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 October

October begins the most popular time to trek, with moderate temperatures, clear skies in the wake of the monsoon, and a low chance of rain and snow. In recent years, the monsoon rains have receded later with weather patterns typically stabilizing in mid-October. While the chance of snow is decreased, there is the possibility of a heavy snowfall at higher elevations. If ill-timed and prolonged, this can make it difficult to cross some passes.

At a glance
On average there are 4 days with precipitation in October. The highest point on the trek is Ama Dablam Base Camp at 4600 m. During October, expect high temperatures of around 7.8°C (46°F) and lows down to -6.2°C (21°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.

Mon Oct 20 (day 1)
Tengboche (3870 m) About 5 hours from Namche Expect typical high termperatures of about 12.2°C (54°F) and lows of about -1.8°C (29°F) in October. 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 11.8°C (53°F) and lows of about -2.2°C (28°F) in October. Overnight hide images more info on Pangboche

Tue Oct 21 (day 2)
Ama Dablam Base Camp (4600 m) about 3 hours up from Pangboche Expect typical high termperatures of about 7.8°C (46°F) and lows of about -6.2°C (21°F) in October. 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 11.8°C (53°F) and lows of about -2.2°C (28°F) in October. Overnight hide images more info on Pangboche