• Trip Style : Sightseeing, Culture, Trekking, hiking and Nature
  • Trip Difficulty : Moderate
  • Max Altitude : 3870m
  • Daily Walking Hours : 5 to 6 hours
  • Accomodation: Teahouse/guest house
  • Food : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner(BLD)
  • Start-End : Kathmandu - Kathmandu

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Home » Short Treks in Nepal » 8 Days Everest Short Trek

Everest Short Hiking 8 Days

8 days Everest short trek is suitable for those who have slightly less time available, or who want to target a less physically demanding trek, this trek will be a brilliant choice.

Enjoy the medieval city, explore the sights of Kathmandu, the thrill of flying into Lukla at the base of the Khumbu Valley, and visit the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar and the twin villages of Khunde and Khumjung. We reach an altitude of above 3,500m and gain a stunning up-valley view of the High Himalayan Mountains including Everest and Ama Dablam.

8 days Everest easy trek is a moderate trek that also gives you an opportunity to explore the culture and lifestyle of the Sherpa people living in the Khumbu region.

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8 Days Everest Trek Difficulty and Physical Fitness

The short and easy trek to the Everest viewpoint is a family-friendly trip that does not go too high, the maximum altitude of the trek is 3800 meters. We have organized this trek even for the groups traveling with kids aged 5 years and above. They enjoyed the hike thoroughly. But, the second day’s hike from Phakding to Namche Bazaar is a bit long and challenging as the trails from Monjo to Namche are quite steep and get higher altitudes too.

For this part, some of our clients who felt it hard had hired a horse and rode all the way from Phakding to Namche Bazaar. Even though, it is a short and easy trek you are required to be in good shape to do this 8 days Everest trek.

With professional guidance from our crew, anyone with a reasonably fit can go on this trek. Previous trekking or hiking experience is not required.

Best Season for 8 Days Everest Hiking Tour

Autumn (last September to November) and Spring (mid-March to mid-May) are the best seasons to go on the Everest trek. The weather will be warm and clear with spectacular views. If you want to avoid the rush time and crowds then winter (December to February) will be an ideal time to go on this trek. However, the cold weather makes trekking at this time of the season difficult for many people.

If you love to see different kinds of flowers, the summer season will be perfect for you to trek in this region to explore the rare flora. Where monsoon (late May to mid-September) makes everything unclear and slippery and a flight to Lukla is always uncertain during this time of year.

Accommodations during the Trek

Our package includes accommodation in Kathmandu in a standard hotel (3 to 4 stars) with breakfast and tea/coffee. Kathmandu has a wide range of hotels, especially in Thamel, a tourist hub, there are many hotels, guesthouses, lodges, and resorts available. You ought to let us know if you want to upgrade your accommodation in Kathmandu.

During the Everest trek, we will provide you with mountain lodges on a full-board basis. On the first day of our hike, we will stay at Phakding where there are several lodges available with great facilities such as cozy rooms with attached bathrooms, a Wi-Fi facility, and comfortable beds with clean bedsheets and warm blankets.

The lodges serve delicious meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). The next day we hike to Namche Bazaar where we can find even better lodges with a handful of choices. One of the best accommodations in Namche is the Hotel Namche, you can read reviews for this hotel on Tripadvisor too, their service is excellent, and rooms are very comfortable with attached bathrooms and room heaters. You will stay for two nights in this town.

Namche Bazaar is also known as a mini Kathmandu, where you can find everything from luxury lodges to German bakeries, cafes, bars, bookshops to gear shops, and many more.

Meals and Drinking Water during Trek

In Kathmandu, our package includes accommodation with breakfast and tea/coffee. You can enjoy your everyday breakfast at any time from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

During the Everest trek, our package includes meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and accommodations. Meals during the trek will be mostly authentic Nepalese dishes like rice, curry, lentil, vegetable, spicy pickles, curd, plain Chapatti and etc Other cuisines like continental, Tibetan and Indian are also available. These meals will be served as per the menu of the lodge.

Besides that you can buy bars, bread, cookies, and hot chocolates, extra on the trail on your own but, remember as the elevation gets higher, the cost also gets high. In Kathmandu, we will offer a farewell dinner at the end of the trip to celebrate the grand success of your great journey.

Regarding drinking water, the hotel in Kathmandu provides 2 liters of mineral water everyday basis which is included in the package.

During the trek, drinking water can be easily found everywhere, every next hour you can buy pure and safe drinking water from the teashops and guesthouses. Also, you can get hot water from the lodges and fill in your bottle every time it gets empty. So, do carry a reusable water bottle with you.

We request you to not buy mineral water bottles (plastic) on the way as it will help in preserving the nature of this beautiful region. Moreover, you can also carry water purifier tablets or SteriPen with you to purify the water.

Trip Highlights

  • Embark on a simple and easy trek to Everest; enjoy the stunning views of the world’s highest peaks including Everest, Thamserku, Ama Dablam and many other snow-capped mountains
  • Experience a great introduction to Sherpa country and its ancient culture and customs

Upon your arrival at the Kathmandu airport, you will be greeted by a representative from the Alpine Eco trek. You will be then transferred to a Hotel. After checking in, you can take a rest stroll around the city. In the evening we will organize a Welcome Dinner at an excellent traditional Nepalese Restaurant where you will enjoy a Nepalese cultural program with a fine meal. Overnight at the hotel.  

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Hotel
  • itinery-iconMeals: BB
  • itinery-iconPlace: Kathmandu
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:1350m

Today after breakfast, we start a guided tour to several of the most historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu. Some of these landmarks are considered World Heritage Sites including the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the famous 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambhunath) and Buddhist shrine (Buddha Nath) which is one of the largest Stupas in the world. In the afternoon, there will be a pre-trip discussion where we can meet your trek leader and other team members. We brief you regarding your trek as well as provide you an opportunity to ask any questions you may have regarding your upcoming adventure. You might shop around the city if you need any gear for the trek during the evening time. Overnight at the hotel.  

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Hotel
  • itinery-iconMeals: BB
  • itinery-iconPlace: Kathmandu
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:1350m

Trek from Lukla to Phakding (2640 m.) takes approximately three hours. We begin our trek from Lukla following a gentle climb up the mountainside on the left bank of the Dudh Koshi River. Nupla (5885m) which can be seen in the distance on the opposite bank is a peak atop the Kongde Ridge. We descend a mountainside path that merges into your route to Everest, with views to a valley to your right; and at its far end, Kusum Kangaru (6367m.) Stay overnight at the lodge.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Lodge
  • itinery-iconMeals: BLD
  • itinery-iconPlace: Lukla
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:2880m

Namche Bazaar (3445m) is surrounded on three sides by mountain ranges and opens out only where it faces the Bhote Koshi. Stay overnight at the lodge.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Lodge
  • itinery-iconMeals: BLD
  • itinery-iconPlace: Namche Bazar
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:3445m

Exploration day for high mountains including Mt. Everest, Sherpa culture, visiting monasteries, etc... We start our exploration day by walking up to Khumjung where we can visit a monastery. We can also enjoy the splendid views of Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Nuptse, Lhotse, Tawche, Kwangde, and so on. Or we can take an hour's walk up to Syangboche (3870m.) where Everest View Hotel is situated above Namche for outstanding views of Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, and Kusum Kangaru. Stay overnight at the lodge.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Lodge
  • itinery-iconMeals: BLD
  • itinery-iconPlace: Namche Bazar
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:3445m

It takes about six hours. The last day of our trek leads from Namche Bazaar via Monjo to Lukla. The trek is pleasant, except for a few short uphill climbs and then down to the Bhote- Koshi River crossing it three times. The last uphill climb of 45 minutes will bring us to Lukla for our overnight stay.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Lodge
  • itinery-iconMeals: BLD
  • itinery-iconPlace: Lukla
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:2880m

We take an early morning flight back to Kathmandu. Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Hotel
  • itinery-iconMeals: BLD
  • itinery-iconPlace: Kathmandu
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:1350m

Your trip comes to an end today! If you have more time you can do some shopping or sightseeing. A representative from our company will take you to the airport approximately three hours before the scheduled flight. We wish you have a wonderful flight and hope to see you again in the future.  

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