Short Trekking Adventure

Everest Trek to Namche Bazaar

8 days / 7 nights

Moderate

Max 3800m

Mountain Lodges

Min 4 / Max 12

Sep–Jun

Best time to go

Best1 Mar – 15 May & 1 Oct – 30 Nov

Shoulder1 Feb – 28 Feb & 1 Sep – 30 Sep & 1 Dec – 15 Dec

No scheduled departures1 Jun – 31 Aug & 16 Dec – 31 Jan

Why these dates? Responsible Adventures selects departure periods based on weather, trail or road conditions, high-pass accessibility and the overall quality of your experience — not simply whether the destination is technically accessible.

Overview

A short, achievable Everest taster to Namche Bazaar and the classic Everest View Hotel — big mountains without the full base-camp commitment.

Day by day

Arrive in Kathmandu

Welcome and trek briefing.

Drive to Manthali & fly to Lukla, trek to Phakding

Early flight to Lukla (2,840m) and gentle walk to Phakding.

Trek to Namche Bazaar

Cross the Hillary bridge and climb into the Khumbu hub (3,441m).

Namche acclimatisation

Hike to the Everest View Hotel and Khumjung village.

Explore Khumjung & Kunde

Sherpa villages, monastery and Hillary's hospital.

Trek down to Monjo

Descend through pine forest to the park gate.

Trek to Lukla

Final walk out and a crew farewell.

Fly to Kathmandu & depart

Morning flight back and onward departure.

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