Luxury Trek to Namche Bazar Details

Max Elevation:	3,440	Best Time:	Oct-Dec & Mar-June
Trekking Permits:	National Park Permit, TIMS, Local Permit	Domestic Flight:	KTM/Ramechhap-Lukla-KTM/Ramechhap
Guide & Porter:	Experienced	Hidden Charges:	No

“Namche Bazar is the first gateway to reach Mt. Everest where lies the southern ridge and Everest Base Camp.“

Located at approximately 3,440m above sea level, it is one the largest trading hub in Khumbu Region that has internet cafes, Banks, ATM facility, a shopping center, and many more

Why do the luxury trek to Namche Bazar?

Luxury trek to Namche Bazar is designed to provide you a better experience inside the Everest region, 100% AMS safe, and to avoid extra-time loss. In this package, you can witness the scenic view of different peaks and mountains including Mt. Everest. A day with the beautiful mountain view and Nepalese cultures around you is the main feature of this trek.

Similarly, Namche Bazar runs the market every Saturday. From early morning, people bring agricultural products, woolen clothes, trekking gear, butter, cheese, electronic devices and sell them for their livelihood. Most of the products you find in this area are unique and interesting so it’s the best place to have a look around. You can also visit the Sherpa Culture Museum here which is the oldest museum and pristine.

Some info about Namche Bazar

There is the wildlife crime control bureau which is responsible for punishing the poachers. As said before, it is the busiest trekkers hub in the Everest region and there are also banking and health facilities. Siddhartha Bank Limited and Kumari Bank Limited provide an ATM facility here. Visitors can get good health care at local hospitals. The world’s highest dental clinic “Namche Dental” opened by American Himalayan Foundation (AFH) is also available here.

Regarding transportation service, there is the Syangboche Airport 3,780m elevation. At present, it is not used for passenger flights. Lukla Airport is the nearest open airport from Namche Bazar.

Cost Details

Itinerary

Map

Cost inclusions

Airport picks up & drops
Taxi to/from the domestic airport
Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu flight tickets
Baggage allowance 10kg check-in & 5kg hand carry
Guide flight Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu
Lodge accommodation during the trekking
Meals: breakfast, lunch, & dinner during the trekking in Luxury hotel
National park permit
Rural municipality entrance fee
Experienced, government license holder trekking guide
Free Coordination for emergency cases

Cost exclusions

Nepal visa fee
Travel insurance
Porter
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone bills, bar bills, chocolate, shower, WIFI, etc
Tips to guide & porter
All types of drinks
Extra nights in Kathmandu hotel in the case early returns
All things which are not mentioned in includes

Day 1 :

Arrival in the Kathmandu

You will be picked up at the airport by our guide. After a short drive, you will then reach the largest market in Kathmandu, which is known as Thamel.

If you are early to Thamel then you could visit some of the popular places in the Thamel area as well as do shopping.

Day 2 :

Kathmandu Sightseeing and Trek Preparation

After your breakfast, your tour guide will come to pick you up in your hotel. Today you will get to visit 5 heritage sites i.e Swayambhunath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple & Patan Durbar Square. All these heritage sites are enriched with their unique culture, arts, and history.

After visiting those heritage sites, we will have a short discussion about the trek. The discussion is meant to provide you information about how you will be doing the trek, some guides, tips and suggestions.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 :

Ramechhap/Kathmandu to Lukla then trek to Phakding

After having breakfast in the hotel, we will now head to the domestic terminal of Kathmandu airport for the flight to Lukla. If there is high traffic in Kathmandu domestic airport then you will have to take a flight from Ramechhap.

You may know that Lukla is the world’s dangerous airport due to its high slope location, with an altitude of 2,800 m. Lukla airport is the starting point of the Everest Base Camp. Upon arrival at Lukla after a 40 min scenic flight, you will meet our other crew and members in the airport. Similarly, after the arrival, we will start our first trek to Phakding through prosperous Lukla village.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 :

Trek to Namche Bazar from Phakding

Today we will trek to our next destination which is Namche Bazar also known to be the biggest trading hub. The route to Namche Bazar includes beautiful pine forests following the Dudh Koshi river with many suspension bridges. In the route we can witness the gorgeous Mt Thamserku and some astounding landscapes.

Passing through the entrance of Sagarmatha National Park we will then have to climb a steep hill for about 2 hours. There we will have our first scenic view of Mt Everest. Again following the route, we will have to hike for a couple of hours to reach Namche Bazar.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 :

Exploration Day at Namche Bazar.

Today we will hike to Thame if you like to explore the Namche Bazar fully. Namche Bazar is well developed and provides internet cafes and restaurants, government offices, ATM,s and a cheap market from Friday evening to Saturday.

Besides that, we can take a stroll to the Sherpa museum too, where you can learn the culture of Sherpa’s, Sagarmatha National Park & Everest region of Nepal. These all activities will help to enchant a new experience in your life.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 :

Namche bazar to Lukla

After having breakfast we will now head back to Lukla. The route will be now easy to walk and that’s why we will reach to Lukla on the same day. Again, after reaching Lukla we will rest in Lukla.

Inclusion: Lunch-Dinner & breakfast at a luxury hotel.

Day 7 :

Lukla to Kathmandu then transfer to your hotel

After a beautiful experience on this trip, we will now leave the Lukla. You will have a flight to Kathmandu today which will take 40 min with a scenic view of mountains including Mt. Everest. After reaching Kathmandu you will be drop at your location.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner