Everest Namche Bazaar Trek is a short trek in Nepal. The 5 days of trekking on Everest are dedicated to exploring the vibrant Sherpa villages and collecting the best views of the mountains. The trip to Namche Bazaar starts with a scenic flight o Lukla airport. The actual trek to Namche starts from Lukla. On the first day, you will trek to Phakding village via several other local villages and the Dudh Koshi river bank. At Phakding, you can enjoy the local food and the superb landscapes.
On the second day of the Namche Bazaar trekking, the route is uphill, primarily via rhododendron and pine forest. The route to Namche includes crossing the famous Hillary bridge and getting the first glimpse of Mount Everest. Along the way, the mules and the yaks can be found carrying enormous loads on their back. Also, the hard-working porters of Everest will come both ways with a load of at least 50 kilograms on their backs. At Namche Bazaar, you can collect the best views of Khongde Himal. And it is the place where world-famous mountaineer- Sherpa lives. Namche Bazaar is also famous as “The Sherpa Capital”. If you are in the village on Saturday, you can also see the Saturday local market.
On the third day of the trek, make a side trip to the Everest viewpoint, Syanboche. It is also the same place as the Everest view hotel and offers 360 views of the mountains. After the hike, you can go and explore the Sherpa capital. On the fourth day, you will be returning to Lukla to catch the returning flight back to Kathmandu the next day.
Best season and permits for Namche Trek
- The best time to do Namche trekking is spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November). The trip to Namche can also be made in winter (December to February). Although, trekking to Namche is not recommended during monsoon months (Late June to early September) due to the heavy rainfall. Two permits are needed for the trek- the Sagarmatha National Park Entrance fee and Pasang Lhamu municipality charges. Both permits for the Everest trek can be issued along the way. The charge for the permit is US$ 55 per person.
Everest Namche Bazaar Trek Highlights
- Short and best trekking in the Everest region.
- Take a scenic flight to Lukla airport.
- Explore the vibrant local Sherpa villages of Phakding and Namche Bazar.
- Do a hike to the Everest viewpoint to collect the best views of the mountains, including Everest.
- Collect the best views of the Himalayas, including Mount Everest and Ama Dablam.
- Create a once in a lifetime memory with The Himalayan Journeys Nepal.
Everest Namche Bazaar Trek Itinerary
- Fly to Lukla (30 minutes flight/ 2860 m) and trek to Phakding (4/5 hours trekking/2610m.)
- Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m./5/6 hours trekking).
- Side trip to Everest viewpoint, Syanboche (3790m.), then Namche Bazar exploration.
- Trek back to Lukla (6/7 hours of trekking).
- Fly back to Kathmandu (30 minutes flight.
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