Sherpa Village Namche Bazaar Trekking

Sherpa Village, Namche Bazaar 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 Sherpa Village Namche Bazaar Trek

Trek Duration:12 Days

Best Season: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.

Trek Grade: Moderate

Accommodation: Tea House

Group Size: Min.1 to Max 10 persons in a group

Min. altitude: 2840 m

Max altitude: 3950 m

Mode of Travel: Flight( Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu )

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Trekking Map

Sherpa Village Trekking Itinerary:

Day 1:Meet at Kathmandu Airport and transfer to hotel

Day 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.

Day 3:Flight from KTM – Lukla. Trek to Phakding (2,652m).

Day 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).

Day 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.

Day 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.

Day 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.

Day 8:Khumjung to Phakding (2,652m) Trek down to Namce, a color full center of Sherpa community, after that continue trek down to Phakding.

Day 9:Phakding to Lukla: Last day of the trek in a bustling town enjoy dinner with Your Trekking crew.

Day 10:Flight from Lukla to KTM, transfer to hotel

Day 11:Kathmandu free day, evening culture show with Nepali dinner, hotel

Day 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.

Price For The Trip:

The total cost for the trek or tour you decide you want to do will depend on several different factors. The type of accommodation you prefer in Kathmandu and/or Pokhara will make a difference to the overall cost (budget to 5 star accommodation) The mode of transport you prefer will also affect the cost of your package, for example prices vary greatly between flying versus private car/van, tourist or local buses. The number of guides and/or porters required will also affect the total cost of your trek. For these reasons the same trek/tour can vary in price quite substantially.

Please mail us for up to date prices for the above itinerary

Cost Include:

Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car/van
4 night’s accommodation in Kathmandu on a twin sharing bed and breakfast basis.
Guided Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing tour with English speaking Tour guide and transport by private car / van.
Everest National park trekking permit
New TIMS permit for Everest Trekking
Round Trip flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and back to Kathmandu
Full board meals during the trekking (meals are choices from Menu) Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
Twin sharing Lodges, Guesthouses accommodation during the trekking
Seasonal fresh fruits like orange, apple, banana and grape etc
An Experienced & Professional Government license holder Trekking guide trained in wilderness first aid.
Above Himalaya ’s duffle bag if necessary.
Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
Trekking porter carry all personal gear and group equipment( 1 porter for 2 person basis)
Food, accommodation, salary, local tax, all trekking equipment and medicine for all trekking staff.
Proper Insurance for all trekking staff including porter.
All necessary paper works, office Service charge and all Government Taxes
Comprehensive pre-departure information and trip dossiers
Above the Himalaya Special Gifts (T shirt, Pashmina shawl, Trekking certificates and others)
Welcome/Fare well Nepali Culture Dinner in Kathmandu
All local transportation to and from the starting and ending points of the trek by private car/van .

Cost Exclude:

Meals in Kathmandu Aprox US $ 10- US$ 12 per day
Nepal entry Visa Fee (You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Nepal ’s Airport in Kathmandu )
International Airfare and Airport Taxes, Sightseeing entry fee
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, travel and medical insurance & helicopter rescue, personal expences.
Tips and Gratitude (Tipping is expected, but it is not mandatory)
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.

Fixed Departure Trek 2010

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Friday, 03 September 2010