Namche Bazaar
नाम्चे बजार
A Sherpa town in a horseshoe-shaped hollow at 3,440 meters, the gateway to Everest treks, lined with lodges, cafés and gear shops.
Namche Bazaar is the administrative and trading hub of the Khumbu region. Its buildings climb the horseshoe-shaped hillside in tiers, and trekkers usually spend two nights here to acclimatize to the altitude. The town has lodges, bakeries, cafés, ATMs, gear shops and pharmacies. Every Saturday morning, a traditional market attracts traders from the lowlands and Tibet. On the acclimatization day, consider climbing the hill above the town to the Sagarmatha National Park headquarters for a view of Everest, or walk to the Everest View Hotel and Khumjung village and back. It takes about 2 days to reach Namche from Lukla (via Phakding), and the final section is a steep climb of about 600 meters. Altitude sickness is best managed by going slowly, and drinking alcohol is not permitted.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Sherpa Culture Museum
- Hillary Suspension Bridge
- Hotel Everest View
- Khumjung Village
- Tengboche Monastery
- Phakding
- Thame Village & Monastery
- Pangboche Village & Monastery