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Day 1. The trekk to Everest start from Lukla
Day 1. The trekk to Everest start from Lukla
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Lunch at Phakding (2610m)
Lunch at Phakding (2610m)
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We approach Benkar and first night
We approach Benkar and first night
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Our overnight stop in Benkar (2639m)
Our overnight stop in Benkar (2639m)
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Day 2. At the Monjo begins Sagarmatha N.P.
Day 2. At the Monjo begins Sagarmatha N.P.
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The bridge over the Dudh Koshi River at Jorsale (2740m)
The bridge over the Dudh Koshi River at Jorsale (2740m)
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At Larja Dobhan begins the climb up to Namche Bazar
At Larja Dobhan begins the climb up to Namche Bazar
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Market at Namche Bazar (3440m)
Market at Namche Bazar (3440m)
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Day 3. And acclimatization day and trek to Everest View Hotel
Day 3. And acclimatization day and trek to Everest View Hotel
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We are approaching the Everest View Hotel (3698m)
We are approaching the Everest View Hotel (3698m)
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I enjoy a cup of tea at the Everest View Hotel (3698m)
I enjoy a cup of tea at the Everest View Hotel (3698m)
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The way back to Namche Bazar
The way back to Namche Bazar
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Tengboche is on the other side of the valley
Tengboche is on the other side of the valley
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A village along the trail to Tengboche
A village along the trail to Tengboche
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The path down to Dhunki Tenga (3250m), then there was steeply uphill to Tengboche
The path down to Dhunki Tenga (3250m), then there was steeply uphill to Tengboche
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Sista biten innan Tengboche
Sista biten innan Tengboche
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Outside restaurant at my hotel in Tengboche
Outside restaurant at my hotel in Tengboche
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I eat my lunch at a great view of Namche Bazar and with Mt. Everest behind me
I eat my lunch at a great view of Namche Bazar and with Mt. Everest behind me
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The valley towards Namche Bazar seen from the terrace of my hotel in Tengboche
The valley towards Namche Bazar seen from the terrace of my hotel in Tengboche
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The monastery of Tengboche (3860m)
The monastery of Tengboche (3860m)
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Tengboche and the valley of the son we shall continue to tomorrow. Lhotse (8516m) in the middle and Ama Dablan (6812m) to the right
Tengboche and the valley of the son we shall continue to tomorrow. Lhotse (8516m) in the middle and Ama Dablan (6812m) to the right
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Day 6. The trek continues on to Dingboche
Day 6. The trek continues on to Dingboche
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The path between Tengboche and Shomore
The path between Tengboche and Shomore
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Lunch stop in Shomore (4010m) in the valley to Tengboche
Lunch stop in Shomore (4010m) in the valley to Tengboche
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Lunch stop in Shomore (4010m)
Lunch stop in Shomore (4010m)
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Meat transportation to the lodges during the trek, so it's not hard to see that most are vegetarians during the trek
Meat transportation to the lodges during the trek, so it's not hard to see that most are vegetarians during the trek
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We are approaching Dingboche and Lhotse (8516m) in the background
We are approaching Dingboche and Lhotse (8516m) in the background
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Day 6. And acclimatization day and trek up to Nangkartshang
Day 6. And acclimatization day and trek up to Nangkartshang
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View of the Chhukhung and Island Peak (6189m)
View of the Chhukhung and Island Peak (6189m)
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Up there is Nangkartshang that are targets for the day
Up there is Nangkartshang that are targets for the day
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View from Nangkartshang the direction Lobuche
View from Nangkartshang the direction Lobuche
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Dingboche at the bottom of valley seen from Nangkartshang (5090m)
Dingboche at the bottom of valley seen from Nangkartshang (5090m)
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The top of the Nangkartshang Peak (5090m)
The top of the Nangkartshang Peak (5090m)
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Day 7. The trek continues on to Lobuche
Day 7. The trek continues on to Lobuche
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We are approaching the bridge at Dughla
We are approaching the bridge at Dughla
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Tea break at Dughla (Thokla) (4620m)
Tea break at Dughla (Thokla) (4620m)
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Beer and soft drinks transportation in the mountains
Beer and soft drinks transportation in the mountains
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Thokla pass (4830m) with Taboche (6495m) in the background
Thokla pass (4830m) with Taboche (6495m) in the background
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Great Rosefinch at Luboche
Great Rosefinch at Luboche
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Alpine Accentor at Luboche
Alpine Accentor at Luboche
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The day room and dining room at the lodge in Luboche
The day room and dining room at the lodge in Luboche
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Day 8. The trek continues on to Gorak Shep and Kala Pattar
Day 8. The trek continues on to Gorak Shep and Kala Pattar
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We are approaching Luboche pass (5110m) with Mt. Pumori in the background
We are approaching Luboche pass (5110m) with Mt. Pumori in the background
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We are approaching Gorak Shep, Kala Pattar and Pumo Ri in the background
We are approaching Gorak Shep, Kala Pattar and Pumo Ri in the background
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Kala Pattar (5545m) with Pumo Ri (7165m) in the background
Kala Pattar (5545m) with Pumo Ri (7165m) in the background
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Mt. Everest (8848m) and Nuptse (7861m) to the right
Mt. Everest (8848m) and Nuptse (7861m) to the right
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I'm on Kala Pattar with Mt. Everest and Nuptse in the background
I'm on Kala Pattar with Mt. Everest and Nuptse in the background
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The way back to Gorak Shep
The way back to Gorak Shep
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Gorak Shep seen from the trail to Kala Pattar
Gorak Shep seen from the trail to Kala Pattar
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The store in Gorak Shep (5140m)
The store in Gorak Shep (5140m)
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One of the lodges in Gorak Shep (5140m)
One of the lodges in Gorak Shep (5140m)
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Day 9. The trek back to Pheriche and Lukla has begun. Here we are on the way to Lobuche pass
Day 9. The trek back to Pheriche and Lukla has begun. Here we are on the way to Lobuche pass
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Tibetan snowcock at Luboche pass
Tibetan snowcock at Luboche pass
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The path from Luboche pass to Luboche
The path from Luboche pass to Luboche
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Thokla pass and the path down to Dughla
Thokla pass and the path down to Dughla
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The bad weather is approaching when we are on the way to Pheriche
The bad weather is approaching when we are on the way to Pheriche
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We are close to Pheriche and the bad weather with rain
We are close to Pheriche and the bad weather with rain
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Day 10. The trek has begun to Namche Bazar
Day 10. The trek has begun to Namche Bazar
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We continue to Deboche and Namche Bazar
We continue to Deboche and Namche Bazar
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To Deboche and Namche Bazar
To Deboche and Namche Bazar
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The bridge between Pangboche and Deboche
The bridge between Pangboche and Deboche
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Yaktransport around Tengboche
Yaktransport around Tengboche
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We are close to Namche Bazar
We are close to Namche Bazar
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Gopal my porter on the trek is resting near Namche Bazar
Gopal my porter on the trek is resting near Namche Bazar
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We are approaching Namche Bazar
We are approaching Namche Bazar
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Day 11. We leave Namche Bazar and walk towards Chheplung
Day 11. We leave Namche Bazar and walk towards Chheplung
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Himalayan Monal at Namche Bazar
Himalayan Monal at Namche Bazar
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The path down towards the bridge at Larja Dobhan
The path down towards the bridge at Larja Dobhan
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The path down towards the bridge at Larja Dobhan
The path down towards the bridge at Larja Dobhan
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On the way to the bridge at Larja Dobhan
On the way to the bridge at Larja Dobhan
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We have gone over the bridge at Larja Dobhan and continues to Jorsale
We have gone over the bridge at Larja Dobhan and continues to Jorsale
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The path between Larja Dobhan and Jorsale
The path between Larja Dobhan and Jorsale
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The path between Larja Dobhan and Jorsale
The path between Larja Dobhan and Jorsale
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We continue to Phakding and Chheplung
We continue to Phakding and Chheplung
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Buddhist prayer plates with the mantra "Om Mani Padme Hum" carved in prayer plates near Thado Koshi
Buddhist prayer plates with the mantra "Om Mani Padme Hum" carved in prayer plates near Thado Koshi
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Prayer tablets in the near Thado Koshi
Prayer tablets in the near Thado Koshi
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Day 12. Trek to Lukla (2840m)
Day 12. Trek to Lukla (2840m)
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The main street in Lukla (2840m)
The main street in Lukla (2840m)
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The main street in Lukla (2840m)
The main street in Lukla (2840m)
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Because of clouds, it was the airport in Lukla closed for six days
Because of clouds, it was the airport in Lukla closed for six days
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The lookout point at the airport in Lukla, where people waited for better weather
The lookout point at the airport in Lukla, where people waited for better weather
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On the sixth day appeared the first aircraft up
On the sixth day appeared the first aircraft up
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For a few hours everything worked as it should
For a few hours everything worked as it should
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