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Sherpa Village Namche Bazaar Trek
Sherpa Village Namche Bazer Trekking, with no other option, is the popular trekking destination throughout the world. It is the rare combination of nature and culture. To view the highest mountain of the world, Everest, from the lap of beautiful Sherpa village is its major highlight.
Namche Bazaar is a village in the Khumbu region of Nepal. It is located at the altitude of 3,440 meters from sea level. There are a number of local excursions that you can enjoy .The unique combination of modern and traditional lodges run by Sherpa families, for instance, makes the accommodation of this place more comfortable. Moreover, you will be delighted by polar vegetation and animal species that remains memorable for long.
We start this trek from Lukla where we land after 35 minutes of scenic flight from Kathmandu. The trail continues north that leads to Dudh Kosi valley. Finally the trail enters Sagarmatha or Everest National Park. There you are likely to enjoy museum, where there are terrific views of the Everest region and numerous educational displays on the culture, geography, geology, climatology, and wildlife within the park. Moreover, In Tengboche, another important tourist destination, you will enjoy traditional Buddhist Monastery where lots of visitors come for traditional yoga and meditations
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 )
Price: For the most up-to-date and competitive price, please Contact Us
Trekking Map
- Itinerary
- Cost Include / Exclude
- Departure Dates
Itinerary Details
Day 01: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
Cost Include:
- Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car/van depends on group size.
- 4 nights Hotel 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
- TIMS Trekking Permit (Trekking Information Management System) Card for the Everest Trek.
- Round trip flight ticket 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.
- An Experienced & Professional Government license holder Trekking guide trained in wilderness first aid.
- 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.
- Above Himalaya’s duffle bag if necessary.
- Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
- 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
Cost Exclude:
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu ranges from US $ 12- US$ 14 per day
- Nepal entry Visa Fee (You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Nepal ’s Airport in Kathmandu )
- International/Domestic Airfare and Airport Tax, Sightseeing entry fee for the city tour.
- Any kind of drinks, hot and cold, hot water, hot shower, alcoholic and soft drinks.
- Dessert, chocolates, personal shopping, laundry, phone call, internet, Camera battery charging.
- Personal trekking Equipment, travel and medical insurance & helicopter rescue, personal expenses.
- Tips and Gratitude (Tipping is expected, but it is not mandatory)
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section.
Fixed Departure Dates for Sherpa Village Namche Trek
| Trip Name | Duration | Departure Date | Join |
| 12 Days | 20 Feb 2012 | Join Group | |
| 12 Days | 10 March 2012 | Join Group | |
| 12 Days | 17 March 2012 | Join Group | |
| 12 Days | 26 March 2012 | Join Group | |
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| 12 Days | 11 Dec 2012 | Join Group |
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.
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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.
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