Namche Bazaar is a popular destination in the Everest region and is one of the most popular and demanding trekking trails. This region includes the numerous Himalayas over 8000 meters along with the highest mountain Mt. Everest (8848.86 meters).
Everest region has always been a dream trekking trail for many trekkers, resulting in to increase in the flow of trekkers from time to time. But trekking all the way to the base of Mt. Everest might not be an easy task for many. This can be affected by numerous factors, such as time limitations, physical conditions, high altitude, limited budget, etc.
The popularity of the Everest region will take you on one of the fabulous journeys into the Himalayas of Nepal. Namche Bazaar Trek is not a mere hike but a pious journey into the Everest region in a short time to explore the nature and culture of the Everest region along with Mt. Everest in a limited time frame.
Also known as the ‘gateway to Everest’, Namche Bazaar is the capital of the entire Khumbu region/Everest region, making it a regional headquarters. It is also the highest settlement area of the Sherpa community. Namche itself comes under a UNESCO heritage site, known as the Sagarmatha National Conservation Area.
With numerous gumbas, mani, praying wheels, monasteries, etc. the little town Namche is the only available area where tourist can spend their luxurious stay with standard hotels, bars, restaurants, etc. and an abundance of natural beauty.
This trail will lead you to one of the popular towns of the entire Khumbu region for the magnificent views of the great Himalayan ranges, which include Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Kongde, Thamserku, Khangtega Peaks, etc.
Trekking to Namche will be an unforgettable journey. It will take you to the highest point of Syangbuche for a jaw-dropping view of the entire Himalayan ranges. So, never miss an opportunity with your friends, family, and relatives to be at one of the most demanding destinations in a short period.
This will be an easy trek with a maximum altitude of 3440 meters for the overnight stay, but a short day hike will take you to Everest View Hotel (3880M) for the fabulous journey, far away from high altitude sickness.
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Highlights of Namche Bazaar Trek
Experience the glorious adventure into the highest region on earth, i.e. the Khumbu region. Namche Bazaar is one of the most desired towns in the entire Khumbu region, inhabited by the Sherpa community. It is also the gateway to Mt. Everest.
Namche Bazaar lies at an altitude of 3440 meters and is an easy trail to explore the wide range of the Himalayas which includes Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kusum Kanguru, etc.
apart from the Himalayas, Namche Bazaar Trek will lead you towards an exotic destination filled with varied vegetation, culture, monastery, gompa, etc., it is a journey of paradise on earth, far away from modern means.
Namche Bazaar Trek will take you to the highest Sherpa settlement area. Their age-old well-preserved culture, customs, and ritual ceremonies will excite any travelers.
Trekking through nature, snow-melted rivers, and crossing suspension bridges with the sound of Himalayan birds will be a soothing journey, and never miss the thrilling short flight to Lukla with the magnificent view of the mighty Himalayas.
How to reach Namche Bazaar
Namche Bazaar is one of the oldest trade towns and also the capital headquarters of the entire Khumbu region and is also the gateway to Mt. Everest and also the other popular Himalayas of the Everest region.
Namche Bazaar which lies at an altitude of 3440 meters is one of the popular acclimatization camps for trekkers, where trekkers mainly spend 2 nights ascending Everest and one- night descending Lukla.
For a short trek into the Everest region, Namche Bazaar provides mesmerizing views of the wide ranges of the Himalayas, which includes Mt. Everest.
The easiest and the most popular route to reach Namche Bazaar is to take a short 30-minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and then further hike through Phakding to Namche, which will take 2-days, or can take a chopper from Kathmandu to Namche.
Best time to hike Namche Bazaar
Trekking to the Himalayas of Nepal is always a joyful adventure toward a peaceful destination, and Namche is not an acceptance. Namche Bazaar also popularly known as Namche is one of the most well-developed and busy trade centers in the entire Khumbu region of Nepal, it is the headquarters of the Himalayas as well with all the modern facilities available.
Namche Bazaar lies at an altitude of 3440 meters and is the acclimatization place for all trekkers and climbers. This makes Namche an easy trekking destination for all trekkers irrespective of age and gender.
Namche is also a popular spot to explore a wide range of the Himalayas including Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, etc. Hikers can spend a couple of days exploring the surrounding villages and hills surrounding the Namche Bazaar.
Namche can be hiked throughout the year except for the monsoon season, which is June and July. This time of the year is regarded as a monsoon in Nepal with heavy rains in the lowland areas but in the high altitudes like Namche we can experience fewer showers of rain but the clouds cover the Himalayas making the visibility very less.
Overall, to conclude Namche trek can be accomplished in the best and easiest way during the Spring season (March-May), Autumn (September-November), Winter (December-February), and Summer (May-August) but June and July receive a sufficient amount of rainfall.
Kathmandu to Namche Bazaar Trek Distance
Kathmandu to Namche Bazaar Trek starts with a short flight to Lukla, one of the most exciting journeys between the Himalayas of Nepal. In this 30-minute flight, you will be able to explore the Himalayas, valleys, villages, and beautiful farmland.
Upon landing at the Lukla airport, you can enjoy a cup of tea/coffee and hike further towards your first overnight destination, which will be Phakding. This will be an easy hike with short ups and downs through the river in between the forest. Crossing some Sherpa villages, you will be at Phakding for your first overnight stay.
On the very next day, your hike starts with an inclined climb uphill toward Namche. This will be through the rocky trail, crossing the suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi River to reach Monjo.
Further passing by the rhododendron forest you will reach the entry point of Sagarmatha National Conservation Area for documentation. With a steady climb with a view of the Himalayas, you will be at Namche Bazaar early afternoon.
You will have sufficient time to explore the old and exotic villages of the Khumbu region. The very next day you take a splendid journey towards the Everest view hotel for the fabulous view of the mighty Himalayas.
This will be a tour day, so you can manage some time to visit the surrounding villages of the Sherpa settlement before descending towards Namche for the overnight stay.
And finally, on the third day, you will descend to Lukla through the same trail for our overnight stay. And the very next day you will take an early flight to Kathmandu.
Altitude Chart of the entire Namche Bazaar Trek
- Kathmandu 1,350M/4,429Ft
- Lukla 2,840M/9318Ft
- Phakding 2,610M/8,563Ft
- Namche Bazaar 3,440M/11,306Ft
- Everest View Hotel 3,880M/12,730Ft
Lukla to Namche Bazaar Trek Distance
Lukla (2840M) to Namche Bazaar (3440M) is just an 18 km distance ascending uphill.
This is a two-day trekking trail, taking you through cascading waterfalls, snow-melted rivers, Sherpa villages, a Suspension bridge, a praying flag, etc to enter Sagarmatha National Conservation Area.
Landing at Lukla which is the only domestic airport in the entire Khumbu region is a busy airport. Every day early in the morning from 6:30 AM-11:00 AM there is a regular flight to and from Lukla (depending upon the weather).
As you land at Lukla (2840M), you will hike through the forest, village, and riverside to reach Phakding (2610M) for the first overnight stay, covering a distance of 7 KM.
The next day your journey starts through the conservation area of the Khumbu region. This will be a strenuous uphill climb to reach Namche Bazaar.
During the spring season, the forest blooms with magnificent rhododendron flowers of the mountain till Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar lies at an altitude of 3440M and is around 11 KM from Phakding. Thus, the Lukla to Namche Bazaar distance is 18 KM.
Namche is a popular overnight camp for trekkers, you will spend 3-night altogether in Namche, 2-night while ascending, and a night while descending.
This helps trekkers to acclimatize themselves, as there are numerous hiking hills around Namche. Among those, Everest View Hotel is one, which lies at an altitude of 3880M, with magnificent views of hills, villages far away, and the Himalayas including Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Lhotse, etc.
Namche Bazaar Trek Difficulty
Namche Bazaar Trek is an easy-going trail to reach the highest altitude of 3880M. This is just a 3-day trek from Kathmandu to Kathmandu. However, to make the hike to Namche Bazaar memorable, trekkers prefer to spend a night extra at Namche to explore the Himalayas, Sherpa culture, and the village.
Landing at Lukla Airport after a 25-minute flight, you will have a sufficient amount of time to explore the Lukla village and acclimatize herein. This will help your body to cope with the altitude.
After a short interval, the trail will descend towards Phakding or Monjo through the forest and villages. This will be around 4-5 hours of easy hike.
The very next day’s hike will be an important trial. Although the trail is well maintained, your hike will be uphill to the altitude of 3440M. hiking through the forest, passing by the suspension bridge over the DudhKoshi River.
With the Himalayan flowers, mainly rhododendrons, you will reach the Sagarmatha National Conservation Area entry point, a UNESCO Natural Heritage Site. Further hiking with the view of the Himalayas, Namche Bazaar will be at first hand.
The very next day you will be hiking toward Everest View Hotel at an altitude of 3880M. this will be uphill but through the favorable trail for the magnificent view of the Himalayas including Mt. Everest.
This hill point is the best destination to explore the Himalayas, after some tea/coffee with a magnificent view, you will descend towards Namche, exploring the Sherpa village.
The afternoon will be free time to explore Namche Bazaar one of the most popular towns in the entire Everest region.
Finally, the last day will be a descending hike from Namche Bazaar to Lukla through the same trail you did while going uphill, and on the final day take an early morning flight to Kathmandu.
Overall, to sum up, trekking into Namche Bazaar is a relaxing trail in an easy way. Trekking to Namche Bazaadoes not require any prior experience, this can be done by any age group or gender.
Namche Bazaar to Everest Base Camp Trek Distance
Everest Base Camp Trek is a 130 KM round trip from Lukla-Everest Base Camp-Lukla. Thus one way from Lukla to Everest Base Camp is 65 KM, and ascending all the way to Everest Base Camp will be 8 days. These 8 days include two nights of acclimatization, one night in Namche and one in Dingboche as extra to acclimatize yourself before heading to a higher altitude above 5000+ meters.
From Namche Bazaar, you will be stopping in 4 different Sherpa villages to reach Everest Base Camp and the last overnight lodge will be at Gorakshep (5140M). This will be around 42 KM from Namche Bazaar to Gorakshep and a further 5 KM to Everest Base Camp.
From Gorakshep, you will have a day tour to Everest Base Camp, which is just a 5 KM distance and will take around 2 hours. The next day, hike early in the morning to Kalapatthar for a sunrise view and descend downhill all the way to Lukla. This descent will take 3 days to cover 65 Km.
Ascending Uphill takes longer due to the high altitude and have to do so because you have to acclimatize your body accordingly for the success of the entire trip.
What to Expect
Namche Bazaar Trek is one of the easiest treks in the Everest Region that will take you to the highest altitude of 3440 Meters. Namche Bazaar is the official headquarters of the entire Everest region and is also the center of the trade hub for the people.
Namche Bazaar is a popular destination for trekkers to acclimatize before ascending higher and is the gateway to Everest Base Camp. Trekkers can easily reach Namche through Lukla within two days and explore the highest mountain range, Sherpa culture, monastery, etc while being in Nepal for a short vacation.
The trail to Namche will be one of the best, passing through the forest and Sherpa villages. Moreover, throughout the hike, you will be able to have magnificent views of nature and the high Himalayas including Mount Everest.
Crossing the suspension bridge over the Dudh Koshi River and hiking through the alpine forest will be the best experience.
There will be a number of lodges and tea houses ranging from basic to standard with a common attached toilet within the room, all the lodges will have electricity facilities and WiFi access. This will help you to be in touch with your family and friends.
As Namche Bazaar Trek is a low-altitude trek, this is the best for any age group. Spending two nights at Namche Bazaar will help you to explore the Kyangjuma village, Namche village, and Everest View Hotel. The very next day, you can explore all the popular Sherpa villages and reach at an altitude of 3880 Meters for a day hike before descending to Namche.
Evening explores the typical Namche Bazaar and spend some time in the popular bar and snooker house and the very next day descend to Lukla. This will help you to explore the most popular and the highest existing region on earth in just 4 days.
Trail Passing Through Namche Bazaar
Namche Bazaar is the gateway to the entire Everest Region and is the capital and official headquarters as well. Trekkers spend at least three nights in Namche Bazaar for the regular trekking to any part above the Namche Bazaar Trek.
This is the best place for acclimatization while ascending toward the Himalayas. Blessed with numerous facilities, this little town is the business hub for the local Sherpa community and also is the last stop for trekkers to buy their necessary gear.
Thus, while trekking into the Everest Region, you can divert the trail into numerous popular areas of the Everest region for trekking or climbing depending upon your time frame and interest, as this trek can be easily customized.
Following are the POPULAR TREKKING TRAILS that pass through the NAMCHE BAZAAR:
Everest Base Camp Trek (5364Meter)
Gokyo Lake and Gokyo Ri Trek (5357Meter)
Three Pass Trek (Kongma La Pass 5535Meter, Cho La Pass 5368Meter, Renjo La Pass 5360Meter)
Ama Dablam Trek (4600Meter)
Kalapatthar Trek (5545Meter)
Island Peak Trek (6160Meter)
Ama Dablam Expedition (6812Meter)
Mount Everest Expedition (8848.86Meter)
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OTHER ALTERNATIVE BEST WAYS TO TREK NAMCHE BAZAAR:
Namche Bazaar Trek Itinerary with Helicopter Return
This can be a Combo Pack for those who lack long holidays and are desperate to explore the Everest Base Camp along with the Majestic Himalayas. One can easily and in a relaxing way trek to the Namche Bazaar and take a Helicopter Ride to Everest Base Camp (5364M), Kalapatthar (5545M), Khumbu Glacier, Gokyo Lake, etc., and fly back to Kathmandu or Namche Bazaar or Lukla.
Day 1: Flight to Lukla 2840M and Trek to Phakding 2610M or Monjo 2832M
Day 2: Trek to Namche Bazaar 3440M
Day 3: Exploration Day - Hike to Everest View Hotel 3880M
Day 4: Fly over Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar and Helicopter Fly back to Kathmandu.
Namche Bazaar Trekking Itinerary for Senior Citizen
If you are worried about your age factor or are a first-time trekker. This itinerary will definitely be one of the best options with just a 4-hour hike every day, carefully designed keeping the Senior Citizen on the priority list.
However, there is the option for trekkers to take a Helicopter towards the Everest Base Camp (5364M) and Kalapatthar (5545M) and descend directly towards Kathmandu or Lukla. This will minimize your number of days and you can skip the same way descend towards Lukla.
Day 1: Flight to Lukla 2840M and Trek to Phakding 2610M
Day 2: Short Trek to Monjo 2832M
Day 3: Ascend to Namche Bazaar 3440M
Day 4: Exploration Day - Hike to Everest View Hotel 3880M
Day 5: Descend to Phakding Village 2610M
Day 6: Easy Hike to Lukla Village 2840M
Day 7: Flight to Kathmandu (1350M) drive to your hotel.
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