Namche Bazar, a beautiful small town of Khumbu Region, is a gateway to Mt. Everest and other highest peaks of the world. Located at 3500m altitude, this small town is one of the tourist and trading hubs among different high-altitude trading hubs in the world. For trekkers and mountaineers, Namche Bazar is well-known as the first stop or acclimatization spot. Since Namche Bazar is the first acclimatization spot, trekkers enjoy and rest their day before continuing their expedition towards Gokyo Lake, Everest Base Camp, Mt. Everest peak, and other destinations.
Namche Bazar is most famous for its cheese and butter. All the dairy products that are found in the Khumbu Region are supplied from Yak (Yak is a long-haired domestic cattle that are found in the Himalayan Region of the Indian sub-continent). Local bakeries, restaurants, and cafes in Namche Bazar use local products with global standards, which is definitely a surprise gift for every trekker and mountaineer in this small town. Along with cheese and butter, this small town is also famous for its hotels, restaurants, gear stores, cyber cafes, and an Irish pub. There are some German bakeries, lots of cafes, restaurants, and pubs. The Irish pub located at Namche Bazar is considered the world’s remotest Irish Pub. Among different foods, potato and yak steak are quite popular meals at Namche Bazar.
Namche Bazar not only offers excellent catering services but also has great lodging facilities. There are a number of hotels and lodges found at Namche Bazar. All the staying facilities are so comfortable that you will be amazed like, is it really a remote mountain region? Nepal never compromises on hospitality, and neither does the Khumbu region. Internet services are also available at Namche Bazar. Every Saturday morning, a market is held in the center of Namche Bazar. Himalayan handicrafts from Nepal and Tibet are sold on an everyday basis.
While you make your stay at Namche Bazar, you should definitely visit museums, stupas, and monasteries. There are three small museums at Namche Bazar that represent the cultural values of the Sherpas and the bravery of all the Sherpas and mountaineers. Namche Monastery is one of the famous monasteries of the Khumbu region, so make sure you visit that religious site.
Namche Bazar has several money-changing facilities, which are even lower than Kathmandu. Namche Bazar is also known as the last resort for money changing as you will not find money-changing facilities on your way to the top. Make sure you have enough Nepalese currency before heading to further destinations from Namche Bazar.
