Our
second day was to be a good reminder of what we were getting ourselves into:
this adventure wasn’t for the faint-hearted! We left Phakding at 8:30 and
trekked for a solid 6 hours, going uphill steadily and unapologetically. We stopped
for lunch in the village of Jorsalle for the heartiest option available, and
continued the climb. We had to stop
and present our trekker’s permits (TIMS card), register our itinerary and pay 3,000 rupees
for the National park admission. I felt hot most of the way due to the physical
demand of the steep climb. ![]()
Unfortunately, we often got stuck behind slow groups,
and overtaking them was quite exhausting as you’d have to work hard to get past
them. We didn’t understand how people can walk in a single file like cattle and
enjoy the experience. Our group followed each other casually, our pace being
quite similar. We would pass one another during water breaks or animal
crossings, but didn’t care for constantly waiting for each other at every turn.
The beauty of the scenery and serenity of the environment made it pleasant to
walk alone in silence and admire your surroundings.
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| Officially entering the National park |
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| Stuck behind large groups |
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| Animal crossing - move out of the way!
After
an excruciating hill which we ascended for over two hours, we finally walked on
the cobbled stones of Namche Bazaar. The village was bustling with cafes,
bakeries and pubs. After a short stop to catch our breath and wait for our
friends before choosing a lodge, we quickly started getting cold and added some
more layers.
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| Namche Bazaar |
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| Rewarding mountain view in Namche Bazaar at dusk |
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| Namche illuminated |
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