The best things to do in Namche Bazaar
There are plenty of rewarding things for you to see and do when spending a day or two acclimatising in Namche Bazaar on the Everest Bae Camp trek. Here are our top recommendations!
1. Explore the town
It's great to walk alongside the locals, who are sometimes escorting yaks, donkeys and other pack animals, and just soak up the atmosphere of this unique regional hub.
2. Wander the local market (only on Saturdays)
3. Do the short Chhorkung acclimatisation walk
4. Pop into the Sherpa Culture Museum
Namche Bazaar is by far the closest thing the Khumbu region has to a small city.
5. Visit Sagarmatha National Park Visitor Centre
6. Climb above the town for an epic sunrise
7. Visit Namche Bazaar Monastery
8. Chill in a café or pub
9. Take stock before the next leg of the trek
Feeling the ill effects of the altitude jump? Then you maybe need to just rest and nap for the day. Be sure to drink plenty of water, as this helps too. Going through your snacks quicker than anticipated? Namche Bazaar has far more shops and varied items on sale than anything you'll find further along the trail. Noticing some sort of niggle, albeit a little cough you developed or a blister that's causing you to whip through plasters? Head to the pharmacy, as this is your last chance. Rather have some 'paranoia items' in your first aid kit than not have them. Think you'll run out of clean socks and undies before the end of the trek? As you're spending at least two nights in Namche Bazaar, this is when you have the time to wash and dry some laundry. Feeling stiff from the trek? Go for a massage! Want to send and receive messages and photos? Namche Bazaar might be the last place you're able to access relatively reliable cellphone signal and internet. Need some more cash? Namche Bazaar has a bank and ATMs, so now is your moment.
10. Do one of these beautiful day hikes
Hike to Hotel Everest View . Give yourself two hours to climb up to this five-star hotel where you can have cappuccinos and scones while enjoying an eyeful of Everest! Hike to the village of Thame . Give yourself a whole day for the roundtrip hike to this historic village in the steep, quiet and historically rich valley of Thamichho. Hike to the villages of Khunde and Khumjung. It takes a full day to visit and properly explore these traditional Sherpa villages, each of which also boasts a very beautiful monastery.