Namche Bazaar Trek

Name: Namche Bazaar Trek
Brand: Trek Guiders
SKU: PKG-10054
Availability: InStock

Trip Overview

Namche Bazaar is a worldwide popular village located in the Everest Region which is also considered as the unofficial capital town of this area. Trekking to Namche is the best fit for those who have a short duration for trekking in Nepal but an immense will to see the Mt. Everest and the other Himalayas from the best possible close distance. Considered to be an easy trek, any beginners in trekking can undertake and enjoy this trip to the fullest.

Highlights

Visit the most popular and renowned town of the Everest Region.
Watch Sherpa culture and lifestyle from close.
Enjoy the close view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Ama Dablam, and many other Himalayan Giants.
Experience the breathtaking and worth remembering flight to Lukla.

Itinerary

Welcome to Kathmandu. You will be received by one of our office representatives at the TIA exit section and escort you to your hotel afterward.

Depending on your arrival time, you will have the chance to stroll around the places nearby your hotel on your own.

Hotel

Today you will have a free day in Kathmandu while your specialist will take time to arrange permits for your trek. You will have time to explore around the Kathmandu valley on your own or enjoy the cultural tour with an experienced tour guide arranged by Trek Guiders.

In the evening, you will be met by your specialist in your hotel lobby. S/he will introduce you to your guide for the trek and brief you shortly about your trek, things to do/ not to do, and any optional activities you may enjoy during the trip. You can ask any queries or share feelings with your specialist during the briefing.

Hotel

Breakfast

You will be picked up by your guide 1.5 hours prior to your flight time to make sure you will reach the domestic airport on time. Make sure you already have your breakfast by the time your guide reach your hotel lobby.

After a scenic 35 minutes flight to Lukla, your guide will arrange local porters there to help you with your luggage throughout the trip. Today is the first day of the trek. So, intentionally you will be having a short trek today to get used to the altitude. You will be descending to Chaurikharka first and then head up the Dudh Koshi Valley to Phakding where you will be staying overnight.

Tea House

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast in Phakding, you will continue north following the Dudh Koshi River towards Monjo and Jorsale. From here you will enter the Sagarmatha National Park area. Here your guide will complete the check-post work whereas you can enjoy some time clicking pictures. After lunch here, you will get to cross two rivers viz. Imja River and Nangpo Tsangpo (Bhote Koshi) River followed by a steep climb to Namche Bazaar.

Namche Bazaar is the main village in Khumbu area and is renowned for a central market area of this region. It is an important trading centre with a weekly Saturday market locally known as "Haat Bazaar".

Tea House

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today is an spare day of your trek. You can hike to Kunde Hospital set up by Sir Edmund Hillary in 1966 A.D in Kunde Village located at an altitude of 3840m. This hospital serves approximately 8000 people of Khumbu area and carries significant importance in this area.

You can also hike for an hour to reach Hotel Everest View, located in Khumjung village at an altitude of 3880m. This place is quite popular for a great view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Ama Dablam, and Mt. Lhotse. If you have time, you can also visit the Sherpa Culture Museum which in houses traditional Sherpa household, old artifacts, and everyday objects. It is the perfect place to get a sense of Sherpa life through the ages.

Tea House

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today is the last day of your trekking day. You will cross several bridges over the fast flowing Dudh Koshi River. Following the same trail which you used before to climb up to Namche, you will reach Lukla in about 6 to 7 hours.

Tea House

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today is the return day from Lukla. Your guide will finish all the airport formalities while you are having breakfast at the lodge. The porters will manage your luggage to be transported from your lodge to the airport. Once the guide get news about your flight arrival at Lukla airport, you will be called to see how the airplane gets landed in the small strip of Lukla airport. Afterward, you will get to the airport to get into the plan for flight back to Kathmandu.

Upon reaching Kathmandu, you will be escorted to your hotel. After lunch, the day is free. You can opt to enjoy some scenic cultural tours or relax during the day.

Hotel

Breakfast

Today is an extra day kept as a buffer day in case the flight back to Kathmandu gets disturbed due to any weather contingencies. However, if you succeeded in landing Kathmandu on the previous day, you can enjoy a short day tour or have some shopping in the market to purchase a token of memory from Nepal to your home.

Hotel

Breakfast

You will be picked up from your hotel 3.5 hours before your international flight time by one of our office representatives to escort you to the TIA. Trip concludes !!

Breakfast

Commencing this trip

The trip to Namche is a short trek starting from Lukla which can be accessed with flight from Kathmandu. The short flight to Lukla is a wonderful experience one enjoys and remembers for lifelong. You will be walking short distances enjoying the trip and views to the fullest. With an extra day at Namche, you will get plenty of time to explore the local villages, schools, and visit to the Everest View Hotel from where you can get the magnificent view of Mt. Everest and the other Himalayas.

Returning will be the same way back to the Lukla Airport from where you will return back to Kathmandu.

Best time to do this trip

Unlike other treks in the Everest region, trek to Namche is also recommended to be commenced in March to May during Spring and in October till Mid-December during Autumn to make the most out of the trip. These seasons give the best weather for sound flight and clear views of the mountains and landscapes. Planning the trip in the best season time helps you to enjoy the trip to the fullest and get the most value out of your trip.

What is included?

4 nights accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast on twin sharing basis.
4 nights accommodation in standard tea house during the trek on a full board twin sharing basis (Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee).
Experienced English speaking trek guide and porter/s for the trek (1 porter assigned for 2 travelers).
Kathmandu to Lukla and return airfares.
Trek Guide's airfares.
2 International airport transfers in a private vehicle.
All permit fees required for the trek.
Equipment allowances, salary, and insurance for the trekking staff.
Kit bags/duffle bags for the trek (size 45/55L).
A first aid kit with basic supplies for staff.
All government taxes.

What is not included?

Single room supplement charges for Kathmandu hotel stay.
Lunches and Dinners in Kathmandu.
Additional airport transfers besides mentioned in the 'included' section.
Soft Drinks and Alcoholic beverages like Coke, Beer, etc. and cigarettes.
Any sort of guided/ unguided city tours and transfers for the same.
Entrance fees for monasteries and museums (if any).
Nepal entry visa fee.
International airfares.
Hot shower and hot drinking water during the trek.
Your personal trekking gears and equipment like the sleeping bag, trekking poles, down jackets, etc.
Personal nature expenses related to the phone, wifi, gadget charging, laundry, gratitude/ Tips, snack expenses, extra meals, tea, and coffees, etc.
Your travel insurance and emergency rescue evacuation if any.
Any activities or services not mentioned in "Service included section"

Important points to be noted:

The mentioned trip price is per person price quoted for an open trek* based on 5 travelers group. The trip price will vary depending on the final size of the group. The trip price for a customized private trip arrangement may alter.