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 April

April is the peak of the ‘Spring Season’, with more moderate temperatures and still relatively few days of precipitation. Clear mornings and cloudy afternoons are typical, with clouds clearing up just before or just after sunset. Trekkers should also be prepared for the occasional rain shower, especially towards the end of the month. At high altitudes occasional snow storms are possible.

At a glance
On average there are 6 days with precipitation in April. The highest point on the trek is Ama Dablam Base Camp at 4600 m. During April, expect high temperatures of around 8.8°C (48°F) and lows down to -7.2°C (19°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 Apr 28 (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 -2.8°C (27°F) in April. 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 -3.2°C (26°F) in April. Overnight hide images more info on Pangboche

Mon Apr 29 (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 -7.2°C (19°F) in April. 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 -3.2°C (26°F) in April. Overnight hide images more info on Pangboche