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 March

March is the start of the ‘Spring Season’ when temperatures begin to rise from their winter lows. By the end of March, temperatures are significantly warmer at lower elevations and hot air from the valleys tend to create clouds in the mountains during the afternoons. Mornings are generally clear, with the clearest weather coming just after sunrise. At high altitudes, while generally warmer than the previous months snow is still possible, and heavy snow storms in March are not unheard of. Mornings and nights are still cold.

At a glance
On average there are 4 days with precipitation in March. The highest point on the trek is Ama Dablam Base Camp at 4600 m. During March, expect high temperatures of around 5.8°C (42°F) and lows down to -11.2°C (12°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.

Sun Mar 8 (day 1)
Tengboche (3870 m) About 5 hours from Namche Expect typical high termperatures of about 10.2°C (50°F) and lows of about -6.8°C (20°F) in March. 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 9.8°C (50°F) and lows of about -7.2°C (19°F) in March. Overnight hide images more info on Pangboche

Mon Mar 9 (day 2)
Ama Dablam Base Camp (4600 m) about 3 hours up from Pangboche Expect typical high termperatures of about 5.8°C (42°F) and lows of about -11.2°C (12°F) in March. 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 9.8°C (50°F) and lows of about -7.2°C (19°F) in March. Overnight hide images more info on Pangboche