The Himalayan peak of Ama Dablam isn’t just another mountain on the skyline. With its majestic, sweeping ridges resembling a "mother's necklace" (its literal Sherpa translation), it is often cited as the most beautiful mountain in the world. For trekkers who dream not of summiting an 8000er but of immersing themselves in the heart of the Everest region with a breathtaking, up-close view of a Himalayan giant, the trek to Ama Dablam Base Camp is the ultimate prize.
But before you lace up your boots