HOW TO REACH NAMCHE BAZAAR FROM KATHMANDU?

‘Various exciting and scenic routes to reach Khumbu’s capital’

How to reach Namche Bazaar from Kathmandu, is the most important to describe the location of the famous Namche Bazaar. Namche Bazaar is the hub of Khumbu Local villagers, where the colorful and busy Saturday market is held once a week. It is also the only market around the Khumbu area, so the name became Namche Bazaar.  It is at a height of 3,440 m/ 11,287 feet high surrounded by the gigantic snow mountains. Kwangde Himal ranges in the south with Tharmasarku towards the North East with arrays of peaks.

The highest point of Namche Bazaar is at approx. 3,670 m/ 12, 041 feet high, the best viewpoints to enjoy. An hour or less hike uphill from the lodges at Namche Bazaar, an ideal height for a short acclimatization hike. The high scenic ridge offers a grand vista of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, and Lhotse with majestic Ama Dablam. Includes Kangtenga, Tharmasarku, and Kwangde peaks with Phachermo towards the west and Kusum Khanguru in the east.

The views of Taboche and Khumbila Peaks and as far as Tengboche towards the north. The Dudh Koshi gorge of Jorsalle and Monjo is also seen far below from the high viewpoints. This scenic ridge is close to Everest base camp and Gokyo Valleytrekking routes. The top of Namche Bazaar, where Sagarmatha National Park is situated, has an interesting park museum. It is a great place to gather information
on the native local culture, religions, and way of traditional farm life. Include wider information on the Khumbu areas, flora/ fauna, and mountaineering history around Khumbu Himal and Mt. Everest. It is a wonderful place to visit in the best seasons of the year. Visitors can enjoy the views of the
world highest mountains in the comfort of a nice cozy lodge at Namche Bazaar.

THE FAMOUS SCENIC ROUTE TO NAMCHE BAZAAR FROM KATHMANDU:

Namche Bazaar is at an air distance of approx. 137 km or 87 miles. The shortest and most scenic way to reach the destination at Namche Bazaar is by Helicopter. There are different routes to reach Namche Bazaar, the easiest and shortest, the toughest longest ways. Trekkers with short or longer times in Nepal can enjoy the option, by taking various routes. All these hilly places and verdant valleys offer
exceptional views of snow-capped peaks and different cultures to experience. From Jiri the classic and original way to Namche Bazaar:

In the early years, the first visitors were mountaineers on expeditions for Mt. Everest climb. Followed the classic route from Jiri Town, also known as the Switzerland of Nepal due to its picturesque location.
Jiri is at 1,905 m/6,250 ft. An overland journey from Kathmandu covering a distance of approx. 180 km/112 miles. Takes more than 5 to 6 hours through the town of Charikot around Dolakha district, east of Kathmandu.

Trek to Namche Bazaar from the Jiri Route

The trek to Namche Bazaar from the Jiri route or starting further takes about a week to 10 days walk from Jiri. The drive extends as far as the motorable road exists to start the walks towards Namche Bazaar through the Solu area.  Arun Valley to Namche Bazaar from Tumlingtar eastern Nepal:
Tumlingtar and Arun Valley to Namche Bazaar take about a week, after flying from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar, located in east Nepal. Few groups of trekkers seldom use this exciting route from Arun Valley to reach Namche Bazaar.

A short scenic flight from Kathmandu to land at Tumlingtar, around Sankha Sabha district in eastern Nepal. The gateway to Makalu, Everest, and Kanchenjunga base camps, starts from the lower warm subtropical Arun Valley. Then reaching cooler high hills to cross Salpa Pass at 3,350 m, almost the height of Namche Bazaar. As the walk progresses reach nice isolated remote villages to join the main trail to Namche Bazaar near Lukla.

Rolwaling Valley to Namche Bazaar via high Tashi Labtsa-La Pass: One of the toughest, most exciting, and most scenic adventures to reach Namche Bazaar from the beautiful Rolwaling Valley. Include drives and treks, then spending a few overnights in tented camps after Beding village and Na settlements. The walk leads towards higher ridges to enter the scenic Rolwaling, located at the base of the Gaurishankar Himal ranges. The trail follows Tsho Rolpa 4,560 m high glacial lake, to cross over 5,755 m/18,881 feet Tashi Labtsa-La Pass. Then reaching Thame Village around the Everest region west of Khumbu and
Namche Bazaar.

Makalu Base Camp From Namche Bazaar

From Thame is a pleasant walk of a few hours to Namche Bazaar, after an adventurous and challenging trek from Rolwaling Valley. Makalu and Barun Valley to Namche Bazaar via Sherpani Col:
The other exciting adventure is to reach Namche Bazaar, trek from Arun Valley to Barun Valley, and towards Makalu Base Camp. It is the most exciting thrill to experience from the eastern high routes around the Makalu and Barun regions.

After a week of great walks from warmer lower hills, reaching cooler alpine hills covered in dense coniferous forest. Then enter the scenic Barun Valley to reach Makalu Base Camp, from here the great exciting adventure begins. Traversing Makalu West and Sherpani Col, at 6,155 meters or 20,223 feet high passes. The adventure continues heading higher towards Hongu and Hinku Valley reaching near the famous Mera Peak. Then on the main trail to Lukla to reach Namche Bazaar, adventurers can also trek to Imja Tse Valley.

Reaching close to Island Peak and then on a pleasant trail to Namche Bazaar, the major hub of Khumbu region.  The shortest and easiest route from Lukla to Namche Bazaar: The best option for all trekkers is taking a swift short 30 to 35 minutes flight to Lukla. Landing at the amazing and unique mountainous Tenzing & Hillary Airport, then walk for two days to the famed Namche Bazaar. The trekking distance from Lukla is approx. 20 km / 12.5 miles, a lovely pleasant hike. Following the Dudh Koshi River crossing a few suspension bridges, then climbing toward to Namche Bazaar. It is the most popular route after a small airstrip was built with the great support of the late Edmund Hillary. In the early days, Jiri was the classic route, including Arun Valley to reach Namche Bazaar.

CONCLUSION:

The above information in “How to reach Namche Bazaar from Kathmandu”, Provides interested travelers with insight and knowledge, as well as various options to reach Namche Bazaar. Whatever the route chosen, Namche Bazaar is one of the most scenic and exciting holiday destinations.
Namche Bazaar is a great place with a wide range of accommodations from budget, and standard to luxury with good food to enjoy. Namche Bazaar has several scenic and cultural places for short and longer hikes, in the close harmony of towering Snow Mountains.