Namche bazaar locates 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.

Namche Bazaar (3,440m) is a tourist hub and the most popular resting stop in the Khumbu region. This hilly settlement is shaped like a horseshoe and positioned in a very unconventional location. Immediately west of this bustling town is Kongde Ri (6,187m) and to the east is Thamserku (6,608m). In addition to the abundant hotels and lodges, Namche boasts of three small museums, a stupa, a monastery, several bakeries (cafes) and many well-stocked stores.

Do not fail to carry Tibetan handicrafts from this place .there is Sagarmatha National Park Visitor's Centre, Museum of Sherpa Life, Museum of local medicinal plants and Tibetan herbal medicine for the spot over places here.

Best time to visit

The area is more temperate than most in the 65th percentile for pleasant weather compared to tourist destinations worldwide. If you're looking for the very warmest time to visit Namche Bazaar, the hottest months are June, May, and then July.