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title: "Namche Bazaar: Complete Everest Trail Guide"
description: "Namche Bazaar is the Khumbu’s trading centre and the first essential acclimatization base, with bakeries, pharmacies, viewpoints and a wide choice of lodges."
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last-updated: "2026-08-21T00:00:00+05:45"
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Route and destination

# Namche Bazaar: Complete Everest Trail Guide

Namche Bazaar sits at 3,440 m. Natural amphitheatre above the Dudh Koshi. 10–11 km from Phakding, with 5–6 hr to Tengboche. Conditions and timings vary with weather, pace and acclimatization.

**3,440 m**Altitude

**5–6 hr to Tengboche**Walking from here

**Teahouse route**Travel style

**Check locally**Conditions

DB
**By [Dinesh Bhusal](/author-dinesh-bhusal)**7 min read

**✓ Editorial review**

Information checked against current official and local sources. Fees, access, permits and transport can change.
[Sources & methodology →](/data-methodology)

On this page

## Use the acclimatization day well

Namche is the first place where the itinerary should deliberately pause. A common plan is a slow walk above town toward the Everest View Hotel or a nearby viewpoint, followed by a return to sleep at Namche's 3,440 m. The goal is exposure and recovery—not a strenuous summit attempt.

- Walk high enough to see the landscape, then return before fatigue builds.

- Use the afternoon for food, hydration, laundry and a health check.

- Khumjung and Kunde can be considered when the group is well and the guide confirms the route.

## What Namche can solve

Swipe to view table →

| Need | What travelers may find |
| --- | --- |
| Health | Pharmacies, clinics or health support; serious symptoms still require professional assessment and descent |
| Money | ATMs and banks, with power, network and cash-supply limitations |
| Supplies | Gear shops, bakeries, snacks and basic replacement items |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi and mobile service vary by provider, weather and power |
| Local life | A weekly Saturday market may operate, but schedules and activity change |

## Leaving Namche

The trail to Tengboche follows a high balcony before descending to the Dudh Koshi and climbing again. Start early enough to enjoy the views without turning the first post-acclimatization day into a race.

Important planning links

## Build the complete trek plan

[15-day itinerary→](/everest-base-camp/everest-base-camp-trek-itinerary)[Trek cost and budget→](/everest-base-camp/everest-base-camp-trek-cost)[Altitude and acclimatization→](/everest-base-camp/everest-base-camp-altitude-sickness)[Packing list→](/everest-base-camp/everest-base-camp-trek-packing-list)

Useful answers

## Frequently asked questions

How high is Namche Bazaar?+
Namche Bazaar is approximately 3,440 m. Published figures can vary slightly by map and measurement point.
What facilities are available at Namche Bazaar?+
Banks, ATMs, pharmacies, bakeries, gear shops, clinics, Wi-Fi and a weekly market. Availability can change by season.
Where should I stay around Namche Bazaar?+
The route’s widest lodge range, from simple rooms to upgraded properties.

## Sources & methodology

Changing prices, fees, aviation arrangements, local procedures, weather and lodge availability should be reconfirmed before travel. Altitudes, distances and walking times are approximate planning values.

[**Nepal Tourism Board** — Everest visitor information ↗](https://ntb.gov.np/)
Supports: destination and route-planning context. Period: current guidance. Accessed: August 5, 2026.

Continue planning

## Related Everest guides

[Route and destination
### Tengboche

Read the Tengboche guide →](/everest-base-camp/tengboche)[Route and destination
### Dingboche

Read the Dingboche guide →](/everest-base-camp/dingboche)[Route and destination
### Phakding

Read the Phakding guide →](/everest-base-camp/phakding)

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