Nepal 2008 - Everest: Base Camp to Jiri

Photo: Salung

November 9-10, 2008 After the descent to Jubhing, it was a long climb to the Taksindu pass. On the way up met a Ukranian couple who were also headed in my direction. I saw few tourists headed for Jiri. Though I wanted to go further, I stayed in Ringmu. The lodge there also made yak cheese.

The next day, got to Junbesi in the morning and then headed for Lumjura pass. Part way up I stopped for lunch and met the same Ukranians from the previous day. I managed to get to Sete at 4:15 PM. Long day.

Photo: Village of Deurali

November 11, 2008 Walked to Deurali, about an hour and 1/2 past Bhandar. Stayed at the Lama lodge, probably the nicest place I stayed in.

November 12, 2008 The last day on the Everest trek. About a mile from Jiri, I was met by a Nepali man who asked me if I needed a lodge to stay. He told me he was the brother of the woman who ran the Deurali Lama lodge. She had called him that morning to let him know that I and a French tourist were headed for Jiri. He led me to his lodge, where I stayed for the night.

Later the other French man also showed up. For dinner had a tasty chicken chowmein and apple pie.

Photo: Village of Deurali

Photo: 'River at Shivalaya

Photo: Shivalaya

Photo: Goats on trail

Photo: Workers near Mali

Photo: School at Chitre

Photo: School at Chitre

Photo: Chitre house

Map of Everest Trek