Namche Bazaar, Trading center in Khumbu Pasanglhamu, Nepal
Located at 3,440 meters elevation, Namche Bazaar occupies the slopes of a hill between the mountains Kongde Ri and Thamserku in northeastern Nepal.
Originally established as a commercial point between Nepal and Tibet, the settlement developed into a key location for Himalayan expeditions and mountain tourism.
The town contains numerous Buddhist prayer flags, traditional stone buildings, and serves as the primary residence for many Sherpa people in the Khumbu region.
Travelers need to spend time in Namche Bazaar for altitude adaptation before continuing their trek toward Mount Everest and other high-elevation destinations.
The local hydroelectric plant, constructed in 1995 with 600 kilowatt capacity, supplies electricity to this remote mountain settlement at over 11,000 feet.
Location: Khumbu Pasanglhamu
Elevation above the sea: 3,440 m
GPS coordinates: 27.80444,86.71000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:02
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