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 June

The middle of June typically marks the beginning of the monsoon. Clear mornings are still possible but get increasingly less likely towards the end of the month. Be prepared for rain and hot humid weather in the low elevation valleys. The added moister means the hills are beginning to change to their vibrant monsoon green. The weather is generally a little drier than in the low valleys at high altitude, but cloud cover can be frustrating when trekking to viewpoints. As always in the spring, early morning is your best chance for clear skies.

At a glance
On average there are 17 days with precipitation in June. The highest point on the trek is Ama Dablam Base Camp at 4600 m. During June, expect high temperatures of around 9.8°C (50°F) and lows down to -0.2°C (32°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 Jun 24 (day 1)
Tengboche (3870 m) About 5 hours from Namche Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.2°C (58°F) and lows of about 4.2°C (40°F) in June. 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 13.8°C (57°F) and lows of about 3.8°C (39°F) in June. Overnight hide images more info on Pangboche

Thu Jun 25 (day 2)
Ama Dablam Base Camp (4600 m) about 3 hours up from Pangboche Expect typical high termperatures of about 9.8°C (50°F) and lows of about -0.2°C (32°F) in June. 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 13.8°C (57°F) and lows of about 3.8°C (39°F) in June. Overnight hide images more info on Pangboche