Nepal 2008 - Everest: Namche to Base Camp

Photo: Yak Guest House at Dughla on cold morning

November 4, 2008 After a good nights sleep at Dughla, I got an early start for Gorak Shep. I reached Gorak Shep in late morning and checked into the Snow Lion lodge. Because I did not want to sit around all day, I decided to do the walk to Everest Base Camp in the afternoon.

Photo: Flags at Thokla Pass

Photo: Thokla Pass

Photo: Thokla Pass

Photo: Looking north from Thokla Pass

Photo: Mountain view on trail to Loboche

Photo: Yaks on trail to Gorak Shep

Photo: Pumo Ri, and Kala Patthar in foreground

Photo: View toward Everest

Photo: Gorak Shep lodges

Map of Everest Trek