Attraction
Namche Bazaar
The bustling Sherpa capital and gateway to the Everest region
Namche Bazaar sits at 3,440 metres in a natural amphitheatre of the Khumbu Valley and serves as the nerve centre of the Everest trekking world. This vibrant mountain town is packed with teahouses, gear shops, bakeries, and a lively Saturday market where highland Tibetan traders meet lowland Nepali merchants. It is the mandatory acclimatisation stop on the way to Everest Base Camp and an excellent base for side trips to Thame monastery, Khumjung village, and the Hotel Everest View, the world's highest hotel with a certified landing pad.
Highlights
Saturday Sherpa market
Hotel Everest View panorama
Khumjung village and Hillary school
Sagarmatha National Park headquarters
Acclimatisation hike to Everest viewpoint
Trips that visit Namche Bazaar
Practical Info
Address
Namche Bazaar, Khumbu, Solukhumbu District
Opening Hours
Always open; market on Saturdays
In This Destination
Solukhumbu
In the shadow of Everest, where dreams touch the sky
On the itinerary