Nepal October 2005

Jonathan Stewart and I took a trekking trip to Nepal and followed a route in the Khumbu that offered great weather, fantastic views and a peak cultural experience. Our guide Ganesh, a Sherpa himself, added much to the trip with his ability to tap into the local people and have us experience the great hospitality of the local people in the region. Our trip offered views of many 7000 and 8000 meter peaks including, Everest, Cho Oyo, Makalu, Lotse Shar and Nupse.

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Starting in Lukla (Day 0) after a late flight and we headed north to Namche Bazaar and arrived at sunset (night 1).
Next day we did a day hike to Thame and slept back at Namche (night 2).
Next day pushed to Machermo (night 3)
Next Day hike to Gokyo (night 4), climbed Gokyo Ri the next morning.
Next Day hiked to Tagnag (night 5).
Next Day over Cho La Pass to Lobuche (night 6).
Day hiked next day to Kala Patthar and then down to Pheriche (night 7).
Hike out (run too) to Namche Bazaar (night 8). First real meat in over a week.
Final Day back to Lukla for a hot shower (night 9).