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 September

Mid-September marks the start of the ‘Fall Season’ historically the monsoon would end in mid-September, however in recent years the monsoon has officially withdrawn in early October. While there is a good chance of precipitation, clear skies and lush, rice paddy terraced hills are your spectacular when it is not raining. The chance of rain decreases as the month progresses. The end of the monsoon means there is still a chance of the occasional heavy snowfall at high altitudes. Furthermore, high passes can have a lot of snow that has accumulated over the monsoon.

At a glance
On average there are 15 days with precipitation in September. The highest point on the trek is Ama Dablam Base Camp at 4600 m. During September, expect high temperatures of around 8.8°C (48°F) and lows down to -1.2°C (30°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.

Wed Sep 3 (day 1)
Tengboche (3870 m) About 5 hours from Namche Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.2°C (56°F) and lows of about 3.2°C (38°F) in September. 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 12.8°C (55°F) and lows of about 2.8°C (37°F) in September. Overnight hide images more info on Pangboche

Thu Sep 4 (day 2)
Ama Dablam Base Camp (4600 m) about 3 hours up from Pangboche Expect typical high termperatures of about 8.8°C (48°F) and lows of about -1.2°C (30°F) in September. 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 12.8°C (55°F) and lows of about 2.8°C (37°F) in September. Overnight hide images more info on Pangboche