Namche Bazar

Namche bazar is the most developed town in Everest region Nepal. It is the gateway to the southern base camp of Mount Everest. Every altitude trekking like EBC trek, Gokyo lake trek, Cho La pass trek, and Everest three passes trek go through this Himalayan Thamel. 

Namche bazar altitude is 3440 m that supports acclimatization for higher altitude. It is a resting zone for trekking in Everest Region. There are a lot of attractions that have make Namche bazaar trek famous in the world. It is the 2nd day destination that reaches after Phakding to Namche trek. 

Phakding to Namche Bazaar

Trekking from Phakding to Namche bazaar is the 2nd walking day of Everest base camp trek. The walking distance from Phakding to Namche is 7.4 kilometers. Trekkers should pass the uphill, pine trail, suspension bridges and stone paved stairs to reach Namche. It takes around six hours to complete the Phakding - Namche route. Comparatively, trekking to Namche is more difficult than Lukla to Phakding route due to uphills and long-distance trekking. 

Phakding to Namche route includes entry point of Sagarmatha National Park, small Sherpa villages: Toktok, Banker, Monjo village and Jhorsalle. The diverse flora and fauna, suspension biridges, and Himalayan landscape creates great view from the route. 

Attractions in Namche Bazaar

• Namche viewpoint
• Best lodging and fooding facility
• Luxury Facilities: Bank, atm, restaurant and advanced hotel
• Sherpa culture Museum
• Syangboche airport
• Local Sherpa tea with salt
• Everest view hotel

Namche viewpoint

Namche viewpoint is the hiking point from Namche. All the trekkers resting in Namche bazaar hike to viewpoint to see Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserkhu, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, and many other peaks of the Mahalangur range. The short hike to Khumjung at 3790 m gives an amazing view of mountains in the Everest region. We can also visit the Everest View hotel, enjoy the coffee, and return to Namche for lunch. The short hike is key to acclimatizing the body by gaining elevation and returning to Namche. 

Best lodge and food

Nemche bazaar is the most popular town due to its high facilities regarding food and lodging. We can get luxury hotels and tea houses for a night stay. Hot water shower, attached room and beautiful Namche Bazaar hotels have increased its popularity. 

We can get Nepali, western and local food in most of the hotels of Namche Bazar. Trekkers can select the food from menu as per trekking company’s recommendation. 

Sherpa culture museum

Sherpa culture museum is a historical museum that includes artifacts resembling ancient Sherpa’s lifestyle and tradition. It was established by Lhakpa Sonam Sherpa in 1990 AD. The museum exposes the cultural dress, utensils, traditional farming technology, rituals, dress and Sherpa houses through gallery. We can also visit Mount Everest documentation center to know about Sherpa climbers and Everest Expedition history by Sir Edmund Hillary and the team.

Facilities 

Namche is the advanced town in Everest region where we can get all luxury facilities. We can draw money from ATM, enjoy live music and spend overnight in luxury hotels. Bank, laundry, parlour, markets and medical in Namche provide all essential services required for normal life. Trekkers can buy trekking and expedition equipment, swipe their cards and enjoy Luxury life in mountain while being in Namche. 

Syangboche airport

Syanboche airport is a small airport at 3748 m in Namche. The airport has one runway of 405 m length. It is in poor condition for aircraft flight and in use as helipad. The airport was constructed in 1971 AD under the leadership of Takashi Miyahara. Tara air and Nepal airlines were operating flight from Syangboche to Kathmandu from 1973 AD. Later on, the airport remained closed after the expansion purposal. The airport was closed to continue tourism from Lukla to Namche. 

Everest view hotel

Everest view hotel was recorded as the highest hotel in the world in 2004 AD. It is a luxurious hotel established in 1971 AD by Takashi Miyahara at an elevation of 3962.4 m. We can have coffee with the mesmerizing view of Mount Everest, Ama Dablam, Thamserkhu and surrounding peaks of Mahalangur range from Everest view hotel. It is the attraction point of Namche with its guinness world record. 

Conclusion

Namche Bazaar is the best accomodation site for second- and third-night stay in Everest base camp trek. We can enjoy the mountain view, museum, airport and spend time with local sherpa. Tasting Sherpa Chai, local food and hiking to Khumjung  are the best thing to do in Namche.