What Himalaya can be Seen from Namche Bazaar?

What Himalaya can be Seen from Namche Bazaar?

What Himalaya can be Seen from Namche Bazaar? 

Mount Everest (8,848.86m.), Amadablam (6,856m.), Lhotse (8,511m.), Nuptse (7,896m.), Peak 38 (7,590m.), Lhotse Shar (8,400m.), Shartse Peak (7,502), Thamserku (6,623m.), Kongde Ri  (6,187m.), Kusumkangaru (6,367m.), Kangtega (6,623m.), Gonglha (5,813m.), Naulek (6,363m.), Kantari (6,083m.) plus more mountain peaks can be seen from Namche Baaar, that is located at an elevation of 3,440m.

 

Namche Bazaar (3,440m) is a tourist hub and the most popular resting stop in the Khumbu region. This hilly settlement is shaped like a horseshoe and positioned in a very unconventional location. Immediately west of this bustling town is Kongde Ri (6,187m) and to the east is Thamserku (6,608m). In addition to the abundant hotels and lodges, Namche boasts of three small museums, a stupa, a monastery, several bakeries cafe and many well-stocked stores. Here, trekkers can access modern communication facilities to stay connected to the outside world.

Namche Bazaar, a gateway to the high Himalayas and known for offering wonderful views of the snow-capped peaks, is considered to hold the distinction of being the wealthiest district in Nepal. It is in fact, a junction of trekking trails where different Everest trek routes are diverged.

 

Photos of Himalayas views seen from Namche Bazaar are shown here