Ama Dablam, the Jewel of the Himalaya

At 6,812 meters, Ama Dablam is one of Nepal’s most iconic and beautiful mountains. Visible from the Khumbu trek toward Everest, it is known as the “Jewel of the Himalaya” thanks to its elegant, pyramid-shaped profile.

Altitude

6812 m

Localisation

27.862° N / 86.861° E

A symbolic and protective mountain

Its name means “the mother’s necklace,” referring to the hanging glaciers that resemble the pendant worn by Sherpa mothers. For local communities, Ama Dablam is a sacred mountain, guardian of the Khumbu valleys.

1959

First ascent

Completed by Mike Gill, Barry Bishop, Wally Romanes, and Mike Ward (New Zealand expedition).

1979

First female ascent

Achieved by a Japanese women’s climbing team.

1996

American expedition tragedy

An earthquake triggered an avalanche that hit base camp, causing several casualties.

21st century

A training summit

Now one of the most popular peaks for Everest preparation.

27.8617° N / 86.8611° E

Nepal

6,812 m

Elevation

1959

First ascent

3,000 m

Relative height of its faces

1

Nickname: “the jewel of the Himalayas”

A photographed icon

A photographed icon

Ama Dablam is likely one of the most photographed peaks in the world, its pyramidal shape guiding the way toward Everest.

A sacred mountain

Sherpas see its hanging glaciers as a protective pendant, a spiritual and family symbol.

The neighbors of Ama Dablam

Everest

Nepal

8848,86 m

A visual and spiritual symbol

Ama Dablam is more than a summit: it is a visual and spiritual symbol of the Himalayas. For Norton Peak, it represents pure beauty — visible from afar yet demanding for those who dare to approach.

From the Khumbu

The approach starts from Lukla and follows the Khumbu trek via Pangboche, where the base camp is located.

“L’Ama Dablam est la plus belle montagne du monde.”

Sir Edmund Hillary

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