The Everest base camp trek

Part 2: From Lukla to Phakding


Leaving Lukla (elev ~2800m), one starts to descend towards phakding (elev ~2700m). The road is not too difficult but contains some views resembling tropic landscape and some Alpine ones.

A small house on the way with a Mani stone in front.

Farmers cultivating the land. At this height, agriculture is still possible, and residents stay throughout the year.
 
 

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