Everest Base Camp trek, goes through the native Sherpa homeland, passing through the numbers of stunning attractions. Furthermore, pass deep into Buddhist Sherpa country, and some of the world’s most sublime peaks. Everest Base Camp trek starts in Nepali-speaking Hindu lowlands and ends in the Tibetan-Buddhist highlands. During this trek, you will glimpse hardworking and devoted Sherpas. This trek rewards you with spectacular scenery and outgoing people of this region. Everest Base camp trek starts from Lukla. The trail climbs to Namche Bazaar which is modern say Sherpa capital as you further ascends the trek cuts across the valleys and reaches the staggering height of 5545 meters at Kala Pattar, a small peak offering a breathtaking view of Everest. Mail: bibek@travelsmithnepal.com Web: https://www.travelsmithnepal.com

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EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK
(14 NIGHTS/15 DAYS)
Namaste and welcome to Nepal!
Nepal is a small landlocked country with a diversity of natural and cultural wealth you will find
in few places on earth. The land rises abruptly from the sweltering Terai plains in the south at
60 meters above sea level to the freezing heights of the Himalayan in the north well above 8000
meters culminating in the highest point on earth, Mt. Everest at 8848 meters - with lush sub-
tropical forests, green hills and valleys in between - within a distance of a mere 200 km.
Culture is embedded in the high peaks of Nepal, tradition flows with its rivers, art traverses
through its valleys and religion lies in the heart of its people. Nepal, in short, is a country
where art, culture and religion are a part of life of the inhabitants.
It is a dream come true to stand under the highest monument of nature. Everest Base Camp trek,
goes through the native Sherpa homeland, through numbers of stunning attractions, passing deep
into Buddhist Sherpa country, and some of the world's most sublime peaks. This trek starts in
Nepali-speaking Hindu lowlands and ends in the Tibetan-Buddhist highlands where you will glimpse
hardworking and devoted Sherpas.
Everest Base camp trek starts from Lukla which is the start point of this trek. The trail now climbs
to Namche Bazaar which is modern say Sherpa capital as you further ascends the trek cuts across
the valleys and reaches the staggering height of 5545 meters at Kala Pattar, a small peak offering a
breathtaking view of Everest.

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DAY 01: ARRIVAL – KATHMANDU (-/-/-)
Arrive in Kathmandu. Meeting and assistance at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
DAY 02: KATHMANDU - LUKLA - PHAKDING (2,800M) (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER)
Early morning, transfer to the domestic airport
in Kathmandu and fly to Lukla.
Commence trek to Phakding (3.5 hrs walk). The
trail from Lukla descends steeply to Thado
Khola, crossing in on local suspension bridge.
Meet your first Yaks, wonderful Shaggy beasts
that create lumbering mobile roadblocks on the
trail. The trail passes through Ghat (2530m) on
the bank of DudhKoshiriver and climbs to
Phakding.
Dinner and overnight at local lodge/tea house in Phakding.
DAY 03: PHAKDING - NAMCHE BAZAAR (3,440M) (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER)
Today trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (6 hrs walk).
The trail from Phakding passes through number
of waterfalls. Glimpse wonderful peak of
Thamserku (6618m). Pass through Benker,
Monjo and Jorsale crossing the entrance of
Everest National park. The trail crosses Dudh
Koshi river on a suspension bridge that is at a
dizzying height above the river.
Dinner and overnight at local lodge/tea
house in Namche Bazaar.

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DAY 04: NAMCHE BAZAAR (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER)
Acclimatization is important before proceeding
to higher altitude. We will spend the day taking
hike to Thami or just by relaxing and exploring
Namche Bazaar. Historically Namche Bazaar
was a staging point for expeditions over the
Nagpa LA into Tibet with loads of manufacturing
goods from India.
Dinner and overnight at local lodge/tea
house in Namche Bazaar.
DAY 05: NAMCHE BAZAAR - TENGBOCHE (3,870M) (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER)
Today trek from Namche Bazzar to Tengboche (6 hrs walk).
The route from Namche to Tengboche is direct,
reasonably level. We may get a glimpse of
Himalayan Thar on the hillside below the trail
early morning. We will pass through several
Gompas, schools along our trail till we reach
Khumjung. From Khumjung trail goes
eastwards down the valley, continuously
passing picturesque mani walls and chortens.
Dinner and overnight at local lodge/tea
house in Tengboche.
DAY 06: TENGBOCHE - DINGBOCHE (4,360M) (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER)
Today trek from Tengboche to Dinboche (6 hrs
walk).
From Tengboche trail passes through the forest
of birches, conifers, and rhododendrons. We will
see Nepal National bird, the Himalayan monal or
impeyan pheasant, which lives only in high
altitude. High above you will begin to see
goshwaks, Himalayan griffons, golden eagle
circling the mountains.
Dinner and overnight at local lodge/tea house in Dinboche.

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DAY 07: DINGBOCHE (4,360M) (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER)
The day is free in Dingboche for acclimatization.
Dinner and overnight at the local lodge in Dingboche
DAY 08: DINGBOCHE - LOBUJE (4,940M) (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER)
Today trek from Dingboche to Lobuje (4 hrs
walk).
Trek climbs to Duglha (4620m), climbing up the
steep terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier
and further on higher on moraine to row of
stone monuments in memory of six Sherpa who
died on the avalanche during 1970.
Dinner and overnight at local lodge/tea
house in Lobuje.
DAY 09: LOBUJE - GORAK SHEP (5,160M) - EVEREST BASE CAMP (5,364M) - GORAK
SHEP (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER)
The first section of the trail from here follows the
western side of board Khumbu Valley and
ascends gently through meadows beside the
glacial moraine. The trail makes s short descent
onto the sandy, flat expanse of Gorak Shep.
Then, the hike to Everest Base Camp is approx.
5 hrs trip. The route follows the Khumbu
Glacier, sometimes on the moraine and
sometime on the Glacier itself. Later, trek down
to Gorak Shep (8 hrs walk).
Dinner and overnight at local lodge/tea house in Gorak Shep.
DAY 10: GORAK SHEP - KALA PATTAR (5,545M) - PHERICHE (4,243M)
(BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER)
Early morning, hike to Kala Pattar. Early morning, hike to peak of Kala Pattar meaning ‘Black
Rock’ for the best view of Mount Everest. During the ascent to Kala Patthar, we can pause to
catch a breath at several outstanding view points from where we can snap great pictures We
will view first rays of light over Mt. Everest. Later trek down to Pheriche (7 hrs walk).
Dinner and overnight at local lodge/tea house in Pheriche.

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DAY 11: PHERICHE – NAMCHE BAZAAR (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER)
The walk from Pheriche back to Tengboche is mainly downhill, although it does,
counterintuitively, require an hour scaling a hill. We’ll be in Namche by late afternoon and off
to bed before our last day on the mountain. Overnight at local lodge/tea house in Namche.
Dinner and overnight at local lodge/tea house in Namche
DAY 12: NAMCHE - PHAKDING - LUKLA (2,800M) (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER)
This is your last day of the trek as you arrive Lukla, the descent is a bit rough to the knees, but
warmer climate offers an opportunity to finally shed down-filled jackets and woolen jumpers.
Overnight at local lodge/tea house in Lukla.
Dinner and overnight at the local lodge/tea house in Lukla.
DAY 13: LUKLA - KATHMANDU (BREAKFAST/-/-)
Early morning, walk to the domestic airport in Lukla and fly back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival
in Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is free.
Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
DAY 14: KATHMANDU (BREAKFAST/-/DINNER)
After breakfast, sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swoyambhunath Stupa
It is a place where the city’s Kings were crowned.
Having been built and rebuilt over the
generations, it is now the valley’s number one
tourist attractions. Most of the temples you see
here are a mere three or four centuries old. The
entire square was designated as a World Heritage
Monument in 1979. The Durbar Square is
teeming with shrines and statues. Walk around
Kumari Chowk which is a home of “living
goddesses”, she comes to the balcony at the
scheduled time to welcome the guests.

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Later, continue on to Swoyambhunath Stupa
On the top of the hill west of Kathmandu value is
one of the popular and instantly recognizable
symbols of Nepal. It is also referred to as “Monkey
Temple” by many tourists because of the large
tribes of monkeys that guards the hill. Legends
say after the Bodhisattva Manjushri drained the
water from the lake revealing the Kathmandu
valley, the lotus one the island of the lake was
transformed into the hillock, and the blazing light
from the lotus became the statue.
Afternoon, sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Bhaktapur also known as ‘Bhadgaon’ is the third largest town in the valley. The stone
embedded street links a string of temples, monastery, courtyards and monumental squares.
You will quickly notice how vibrant the town’s cultural life is with strong communities of
potters, woodcarvers and weavers.
Evening, transfer to an authentic Nepali restaurant for dinner with cultural shows.
This is one of the wonderful experiences to taste
typical Nepali food which we call “Dal Baht” with
lentils. You will be surprised with the variety of
Nepalese dishes that will keep on coming. The
server with a gentle smile in their face will name
you every item in Nepali as well as in English
language before serving you.
Along with the food you will be kept entertained
with typical Nepali folk shows. You will get a
chance to see the dance performance of different
ethnic groups of Nepal in theirs unique cultural uniform.
After dinner transfer back to the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu
DAY 15: KATHMANDU – DEPARTURE (BREAKFAST/-/-)
Free till departure. Transfer to the airport in time to connect your onward flight.
<<End of program>>

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Trip Includes
√ 3 nights twin share accommodation at the hotel in Kathmandu (3 star) with breakfast
√ 11 nights accommodation at local guest house with breakfast
√ All meals during trekking
√ Airport transfer as per the program
√ Airfare, accommodation, meals, and insurance of accompanying Sherpa guide and porter
√ Everest entry fee (ECAP)
√ Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu airfare (including airport tax)
√ Trekking permit (TIMS)
√ A comprehensive medical kit
√ Guide and porter salaries, insurance, equipment, transport, food and lodging
√ Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu as per the program on a private basis with service of a
local English speaking guide
√ Monumental entrance fees (except in museums)
√ Farewell dinner at an authentic Nepali restaurant with cultural shows
√ All applicable government taxes
Trip Excludes
× Down Jacket, Walking Sticks, Sleeping bags (if required//can also be rented in
Kathmandu)
× Travel insurance (This is highly recommended – Read below about insurance)
× Lunches and dinners (except during treks and farewell dinner)
× Tips, gratuities, expenses of personal nature
× Hot water, mobile charging fees (payable directly at the guest house

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IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE TREKKING IN NEPAL:-
1. YOUR TEAM
We organize private trek only, hence you will be accompanied by an English speaking
Sherpa guide. However, please note these Sherpa guides are born and bought up in the
remote mountain region of Nepal. Most of them are not even formally educated; hence they
will be able to communicate in basic English only, however you will greatly appreciate their
sense of humor.
You will then have porters as per the requirement. You are required to carry a rucksack
with personal belongings such as a camera, your passport and the things that you require.
The rest of the things will be carried by the porters. The porters will walk at a fast pace and
you will meet them at trek endpoints, each day, be sure that you have all the required
items in your rucksack.
The Sherpa guide will be with you all along. Our Sherpa guides are very experienced, hence
request you to follow all the instructions given by him for a safer trek.
2. TIPS
The Sherpa guide and porter, who will be along with you, do expect few tips, though it will
never be demanded. These people are from the very poor background; hence tips are also
their source of income.
It is totally up to you to reward Sherpa guide/Porters after the service is over, the amount
may depend on how satisfied you are from the overall service provided by them.
3. EMERGENCY
In case of emergencies, our Sherpa guide will do anything to help you. However, you should
have the travel insurance from your home country that covers medical and emergency
repatriation, including Helicopter evacuation, in the eventuality of serious illness or
accident or if clients are stranded in remote areas due to unexpected bad weather
conditions.

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4. MEALS
All the meals during the trek will be included in your package. However, please note that in
the mountain region, there will only be less variety of food available. You will be offered a
fixed meal planned by your Sherpa guide.
The breakfast will comprise a cup of tea/coffee, cereal, egg & bread/toast. The lunch will
include the main course (fried rice/dal bhat/noodles/macaroni/potatoes) & tea/coffee only.
The dinner will comprise of soup, one main course, dessert and a cup of tea/coffee.
Any additional consumption over the regular menu will incur extra cost and will have to be
paid by you. Lunch will always be light, consisting of vegetarian items only. Non- veg dinner
will be provided twice a week. We recommend carrying a bottled mineral water for drinking.
5. NATIONAL PARK, PERMITS
All these fees are already included in your tour cost. We will require your scanned copies of
passport in advance (before your arrival to Kathmandu) so that we can start processing the
permit in advance. After you arrive in Kathmandu we will collect your 2 photographs and
by the same evening or the next morning we will hand over your required permits.
However, if you are trekking in the restricted areas such as upper Mustang, Dolpa, the trek
permits for these regions will be advised separately and will not be included in your trek
cost. The amount should be paid after you arrive in Nepal. However, there is the video
charge of USD 100 per video camera in all national parks which must be paid directly.
6. ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation during treks will be very basic. We request clients not to have high
expectation. As you move to the higher altitude, you may even have to share the
dormitories and toilets. The accommodation in these regions cannot be booked in advance;
hence our guide will try their level best to accommodate you in the best available lodge in
the area.
7. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
No special equipment will be required for trekking in Nepal. You will be trekking through
well-established trails. However, we recommend you to bring good down jacket to keep you
warm, hiking boot with perfect ankle support, fleece jacket and quality sleeping bags, water
bottle. Sleeping bags can also be hired from Kathmandu though will not be very clean.

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8. EXPERIENCE
You will not require any experience for the trekking. However, you should be physically fit
to walk in an uneven terrain for at least 5-6 hours a day.
9. PHYSICAL FITNESS
Trekking in the mountain region of Nepal will involve walking over uneven terrain. This can
prove physically tiring, especially as the altitude increases. The best thing to do is start
with basic exercises, walking up and down. If you have a busy time, then, you should train
yourself with exercise machines.
Trekking puts much effort in the quadriceps muscle in front of the thigh hence do start
with walking and jogging at least a month prior to your trek. Take stairs whenever possible
instead of lifts/elevators.
10. TRAVEL INSURANCE
Please note, travel insurance is not included in the tour package. Hence it is worth taking
insurance before traveling, to cover against injury, theft or loss. Before buying a new policy,
please check whether you have been already covered: some all-risks home insurance
policies may cover your possession and medical schemes include cover when abroad.
Tourists should make sure that their insurance policies also cover soft adventure activities
during their stay in Nepal such as rafting, trekking etc.; If you are planning some
adventurous activities like bungee jumping, rafting and trekking the insurance policy must
also include “dangerous activities”.
Choose the policy that covers medical and emergency repatriation, including Helicopter
evacuation and in the eventuality of serious illness, accident or if clients are stranded in
remote areas due to unexpected bad weather conditions.
We hope you will find all the above to be in order. Should you require any further
assistance/information, please feel free to mail us.
Best regards,
Bibek Adhikari | Managing Director