Ama Dablam, also known as Amai Dablang, popularly known as “Matterhorn of the Himalay”, is one of the well-known peaks in the Himalaya range. It is the third most popular Himalayan peak permitted for expedition. It belongs to the Mahalangur sub range of the Nepalese Himalayas. The name Ama Dablam mean “Mother’s necklace”. The long ridges on its either side are considered the arms of mother (ama) wich are protecting her child and the hanging glaciers are considered the dablam, which mean a traditional double pendant with the god’s picture imprinted on it, much worn by the Sherpa women in Nepal.