Namche Bazaar,Nepal

• Everest Viewpoint / Everest View Hotel (views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam)
• Sagarmatha National Park Museum (natural & cultural exhibits about Khumbu)
• Sherpa Museum and local cultural displays
• Namche Bazaar market (local crafts, outdoor gear, produce)
• Khumjung Village and Khumjung Monastery (nearby, with the famed 'Yeti skull' folklore)
• Tengboche (monastery) — commonly visited on acclimatization/side trips from Namche

• Panoramic Himalayan views including Mount Everest and Ama Dablam
• Well-developed trekking services (teahouses, shops, internet, clinics)
• Traditional Sherpa architecture, prayer wheels and mani walls
• Yak caravans and a lively weekly market tradition
• Essential acclimatization stop for high-altitude treks

• Acclimatization hikes (to Everest View Hotel, Syangboche ridge, local ridgelines)
• Visit Khumjung Monastery and the Sherpa Museum
• Explore the market for clothing, souvenirs and expedition gear
• Photography of sunrise/sunset on the high peaks
• Short day-hikes and guided cultural walks
• Use Namche as a base for day trips (e.g., Tengboche, Khumjung, Khunde)

• Losar (Sherpa/Tibetan New Year) — celebrated locally with dances and rituals
• Mani Rimdu (major Sherpa festival; main events often at Tengboche but celebrated in the region)
• Local market days and seasonal fairs — good for crafts, food and meeting locals

Best seasons: Spring (March–May) and Autumn (September–November) — stable weather, clear views and moderate temperatures. Shoulder: late winter for snow scenery; monsoon (June–August) is wet with reduced visibility.

High-altitude alpine climate: warm to mild days (during good weather), cold nights (often below freezing). Rapid weather changes possible; snow can occur October–March. Strong sun exposure and large diurnal temperature swings.

No road access for typical trekkers. Common approach: flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, then a 1–2 day trek to Namche (depending on pace). Helicopter transfers are possible from Kathmandu or Lukla. Trails are steep with many stone steps; allow time to acclimatize.

Stay 1–3 days in Namche for proper acclimatization and to explore the town and nearby villages. Trekkers often plan at least one full rest day here.

Layered clothing system (base, insulating mid-layer, waterproof wind shell), warm down jacket, hat and gloves, sturdy hiking boots, gaiters, sunglasses and high-SPF sunscreen, water purification (or tablets), trekking poles, small first-aid kit, and altitude medication if prescribed (consult a doctor before travel).

Try local dishes like momos, thukpa, and yak butter tea; simple Nepali meals are widely available. Souvenirs: hand-knitted wool garments, yak-wool scarves, prayer flags, Thangka paintings, and locally produced jams/honey.