This is one of the most popular treks in the world, through the land of the Sherpa village e, with views of the world’s great 8,000-meter peaks. After a 35 minutes scenic flight to Lukla, the trail follows the course of the Dudh Koshi, The River of Milk. Gradually climbing through forest of rhododendron and magnolia, pine forest, Sherpa villages and Buiddhist Monasteries. Namche Bazaar is a village in the Khumbu region of Nepal . Namche is located at 3,440 meters; it is a gateway to the high Himalayas . Namche Bazaar is the administrative center for the Khumbu region. The village has many hotels and shops where one can make their stay more enjoyable and find any thing required for trekking. In the rest day in Namche Bazaar one can make a excursion to the small air steep to syangboche and can visit a Everest view hotel from where you can get a close up view of the world’s greatest mountains, Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Thamserku, Tawache and many other unnamed mountains and peaks.
Trip Highlights:
Scenic flight to Lukla, Explore Sherpa museum in Namche Bazar,Visit famous Sherpa monasteries (Thame and Tengboche Monastery), Enjoy breathtaking mountain scenery including Mt Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Amadablam, Thamserku and many other mountains, Visit traditional Sherpa villages, Experience Sherpa culture in Khumjung village.
Facts of the Trek
Trek Name
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Sherpa Village Namche Bazaar Trek
Trek Duration
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12 Days
Best Season
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February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November are the best seasons. However, July & August are okay and trekking can be done but not so clear visibility due to rain.
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Trekking Map
Sherpa Village Trekking Itinerary:
Days 1:
Meet at Kathmandu Airport and transfer to hotel
Days 2:
Sight-seeing of Kathmandu: Full day’s sightseeing in Kathmandu valley includes the Hindu temple complex at Pashupatinath (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) & the biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath. Also visit Monkey Temple the Swyambhunath (2000 years old temple) and visit Patan city of fine arts. Return to the hotel.
Days 3:
Flight from KTM – Lukla. Trek to Phakding (2,652m).
Days 4:
Phakding to Namche (3,440m)- Beginning with a slight climb to Jhorsalle, the trail passes a waterfall. All day, we pass villages interspersed with magnificent forest- rhododendron, magniolia trees and giant firs. And on the way to walking you will be rewarded (weather permitting) your first glimpse of Kusum Kanggru (6369m) Thamserku (6608m) Everest (8848m) and Nuptse (7879 m). A steep climb up to the beautiful village of Namche bazaar (3440m).
Days 5:
Acclimatization day in Namche. Acclimatization is most important before proceeding to a higher elevation. It is therefore recommended that you take a short days hike to Thame, Khunde or Khumjung or relax and explore the sherpa culture of Namche.
Days 6:
Namche to Tengboche (3,867m): after walking one hour you arrive in phungithanga from there the trail climbs through forests where you can spot musk deer. Tengboche sits on a saddle at 3870m in a clearing surrounded by dwarf fires and rododendroms. Kwongde (6187m) Tawache(6542m) Everest (8848m) Nuptse (7855m) Lhotse (8618m) Amadablam (6856m) Thamserku (6608m) provide and inspiring panorama of Himalayan giants. We visit the Bhuddist Monastry at Tengboche, the largest in Khumbu region.
Days 7:
Tengboche to Khumjung Village (3,789m) We walk down to the river then start hiking up to Khumjung village. Many trekkers enjoy like this Khumjung village as there is a very beautiful community of Sherpas.
Days 8:
Khumjung to Phakding (2,652m) Trek down to Namce, a color full center of Sherpa community, after that continue trek down to Phakding.
Days 9:
Phakding to Lukla: Last day of the trek in a bustling town enjoy dinner with Your Trekking crew.
Days 10:
Flight from Lukla to KTM, transfer to hotel
Days 11:
Kathmandu free day, evening culture show with Nepali dinner, hotel
Days 12:
Final departure, transfer to airport
If above itinerary couldn’t meet your needs, we can design a tailor-made itinerary to suit your needs. Please let us know whether you would like to make it shorter or longer.
Cost Includes:
Cost Excludes:
Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car/van
4 nights hotel in Kathmandu
Guided Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing tour with English speaking Tour guide
All meals during trekking 3 meals a day (Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners)
Twin sharing Lodges, Guesthouses accommodation during the trek
Government Licensed holder English speaking Trekking Guides and Porters during the trek
Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all trekking staff.
Group medical supplies (First Aid medical kit will be available).
Everest National Park permits.
TIMS (Trekking Information Management System) Card for the Everest Trek.
All local Transportation from and to Kathmandu by private car/van
Meals in Kathmandu Aprox US$ 12- US$ 15 per day
Airfare domestic (Kathmandu - Lukla) / international
Nepal entry visa fee US$ 25 (duration 15 days from date of issue), US$ 40 (duration 30 days from the date of issue) you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu . You will require 2 passport size photos.
Airport tax domestic (Nepali Rupees 170)
Any kind of Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks, hot water, hot shower
Dessert, chocolates, personal shopping, laundry, phone call, internet, Camera battery charging.
Personal trekking Equipment.
Personal travel and medical insurance
Tips for trekking staff (Tipping is expected but not mandatory).
Sightseeing/Monument entrance fees.
Any kind of personal expense / Helicopter rescue
Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section
Private Trip Departure everyday upon your request. But if you would like to join one of our Groups please see below our fixed group departure dates as per your requirement.
Everest Region
This is one of the most popular treks in the world, through the land of the Sherpa village e, with views of the world’s great 8,000-meter peaks. After a 35 minutes scenic flight to Lukla, the trail follows the course of the Dudh Koshi, The River of Milk. Gradually climbing through forest of rhododendron and magnolia, pine forest, Sherpa villages and Buiddhist Monasteries. Namche Bazaar is a village in the Khumbu region of Nepal . Namche is located at 3,440 meters; it is a gateway to the high Himalayas . Namche Bazaar is the administrative center for the Khumbu region. The village has many hotels and shops where one can make their stay more enjoyable and find any thing required for trekking. In the rest day in Namche Bazaar one can make a excursion to the small air steep to syangboche and can visit a Everest view hotel from where you can get a close up view of the world’s greatest mountains, Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Thamserku, Tawache and many other unnamed mountains and peaks.
