Short Trek to Namche Bazaar

This short Trek offers mountains and villages of the Khumbu, a wonderful mountain panorama and the interesting culture of the Sherpa people. We will visit the villages of  Namche Bazar, Khumjung and Buddhist monasteries, while enjoying mountain view all the time. This is one of the most popular treks in the world, through the land of the Sherpa village, 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. The trek is gradually climbing through forest of rhododendron and magnolia, pine forest, Sherpa villages and Buddhist Monasteries. Namche Bazaar is a village in the Khumbu region of Nepal. Namche Bazaar is the unofficial capital of the Khumbu region of Nepal, and is a major stop-off point for trekkers and climbers heading for Mount Everest base camp. The village is located on crescent shaped mountain slopes that offer stunning views of the mountains across the valley. It is a grueling 3 to 4 hour climb up from the river to Namche, and at 3,500 meters, it is possible to suffer altitude sickness here. Therefore, it is advisable to spend at least two nights in the village to acclimatize. Traditionally the village was a trading post, with locals bartering yak cheese and butter for agricultural goods grown at lower altitudes. However, after Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's successful climb of Everest in 1953, the dynamics of the village changed forever as climbers and trekkers soon followed in their wake. At first the groups came in a trickle, but in the 60s and 70s this turned into a torrent, and being located at a confluence of trekking trails, Namche was best served to meet their needs. In addition, as Namche is the first place on the Khumbu trek that is above altitude sickness threshold, most travelers prefer to spend at least two nights here in order to acclimatize. Still, despite the village's popularity with trekkers, geographical restraints have contained its growth, and it remains a small settlement with no more than 60 dwellings. Namche has prospered from the tourist trade, and according to government statistics it is the wealthiest district in Nepal, with 7 times the average national income and twice that of the capital, Kathmandu. In addition to an abundance of hotels, the village also boasts three small museums, a stupa, monastery, several cafes (locally known as bakeries) and many well stocked stores. Namche Bazar, once a small village but since grown in size to accommodate the influx of trekkers, is the unofficial capital of the Sherpas. It was once an important trading centre on the route from Tibet to Nepal but has now been largely given over to catering for the needs of trekkers. There is a multitude of teahouse, equipment shops, curio sellers, restaurant and even cyber cafes that make just about anything the trekker could need, available, albeit at a higher price than in Kathmandu. For acclimatization reasons, trekkers must spend two nights in or around Namche, Which gives the opportunity to explore some of the less developed and more traditional villages in the area. 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, Khwande, Khumbila (holy mountain) and many other unnamed mountains and peaks.

Itinerary  in detail
Day 1; Arrival in Kathmandu International Airport and meet with our airport representative at the airport and transfer to Hotel by private car. Welcome drink and refreshment, relax. Stay Overnight in Hotel.

Day 2; Full Day Sightseeing Tour of the world heritage sites. Our tour guide introduces you to the world heritage sites such as Bouddhanath, Pasupatinath, Swayambhunath by private vehicle. Stay Overnight in Hotel. 
Day 3; Fly from Kathmandu-Lukla and trek to Phakding 2635m (3/4 hours)

Early morning transfer to airport. Flight to Lukla, where your crew will be waiting for you. Everything will be sorted out  and horses or porters will be allocated. Lunch will be taken in Lukla. After  lunch, we descend to the Dudh Koshi valley, pass to Ghat village to find our Lodge near  Phakding.

Day 4; Trek from Phakding-Namche Bazar 3440m (5/6 hours)

We will follow the trail north up the valley of Benkar. Then we cross the river and go on past Chumow to Mondzo, the entrance to Everest National Park. Then crossing a suspension bridge, pass Jorsalle village and walk alongside of Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi rivers. A steep ascend brings us to the principal Sherpa villageof Namche Bazar.

Day 5; Namche, resting day

Early in the morning hike to Sagarmatha National Park Headquarters for sunrise. We will see the first real view of the Himalayan peaks; Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Kongde and so on. In the museum there is a display of the Sherpa traditional life, of the flora and fauna and birdlife of the park. We spend the day exploring Namche Bazar or hike to KhumjungKunde visit Hillary’s hospital, school, the village Gompa of Khumjung. We can even go inside the Gompa ‘yeti scalp’. We can also visit Hotel Everest View on the way back to Namche.

Day 6; Trek from Namche Bazar-Lukla (6/7 hours)

We descend to Jorsalle, then follow the Dudh Koshi river downstream until Ghat, and back to Lukla.Day 7; Flight back to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel. Refreshment.

Day 8; Full Day Sightseeing Tour in World Heritage Sites in Bhaktapur and Patan with our Tour Guide by private car/van. Stay Overnight in Hotel.

Day 9; After breakfast depending on your schedule transfer to International Airport.

Our Tour Package Includes:
    * Airport/Hotel/Airport pick up and transfer by private car/van.
    * Sightseeing tour as per above itinerary.
    * Domestic airpport transfer and pick up by private car/van.
    * 4 nights accommodation with breakfast at standard hotel in Kathmandu on twin bed sharing basis.
    * Domestic flight ticket from Ktm/Lukla/Ktm and domestic airport tax.
    * Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with Tea & coffee and hot water during the trek.
    * Lodge to lodge accommodation during the trek.
    * 1 experienced, helpful and friendly guide, porters (1 porter for 2 persons) if necessary, their food &
       accommodation, salary, equipments and insurance.
    * Everest National Park permit and all necessary permits.
    * Tourist service charge,
    * Office Service charge.

    * All Government Tax.

 Our Tour package Doesn't include:

    * Any meals in Kathmandu other than breakfast.
    * Personal Travel insurance.
    * International air fare to and from Nepal. 
    * Items and expenses of a personal nature.
    * Any kind of alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry, phone call, internet.
    * Trekking Equipments like sleeping bags and jackets and so on.
    * Any costs which arise due to a change of the itinerary, because of landslides, domestic flight delays,
       political disturbance,
       and strikes etc.
    * Any other costs whatsoever, that is not mentioned in the cost included.
    * Horse renting and additional porters used during the trek.
    * Emergency Evacuation (Helicopter Rescue).
    * Tips for guide, porters, driver...

 Quotation of the trek on Group Size Basis
Total Trek Cost for 2-4 Participants; USD 1172 Per Person
Total Trek Cost for 5-8 Participants; USD 1082 Per Person
Total Trek Cost for 9-12 Participants; USD 992 Per Person
Total Trek Cost for 13-16 Participants; USD 902 Per Person
Total Trek Cost for 17-20 Participants; USD 812 Per Person
                           
                                    Tipping is expected but it is not mandatory.