Soon after leaving Monjo the trek enters the
Sagarmartha National Park which was established in 1976
to protect a 1,148 sq km area surrounding Mount Everest.
Beyond the National Park entrance station the trail
makes a steep rocky descent and crosses the Dudh Kosi
river on a 120m suspension bridge towards Jorsale.
Beyond Jorsale we cross the highest swing bridge, the
Lara bridge then it's up all the way to Namche Bazar.
However, we are in for a treat, our first view of
Everest. Stopping at the lookout where two ladies are
selling satsumas, a gap in the trees reveals a clear
view of Everest beyond the Nuptse - Lhotse ridge. What a
treat! After some time here we continued on the upward
trek until we saw the welcome sight of habitation - and
people washing clothes in the river. After lunch at our
tea house, the Kongde View, some of the group walked to
a look out at the National Park headquarters and spent
time enjoying the views of Everest, Thamserku and the
Kongde Ri.
Looking back down the valley from our Tea House
One more swing bridge - we should be expert at crossing these
now
We have climbed up a long way . . .
when we come to our first view of Everest . . .
'Everest oranges' as we named them (though they were satsumas)
Another great view
Houses are built in the most amazing places
Entering Namche Bazar
From the lookout Everest is just visible behind the
Nuptse/Lhotse ridge and Ama Dablam can be seen on the right
Time for lots of photos . . .
including one for the family
Our tea hut in Namche Bazar, the Kongde View
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