Gokyo Trek: Hahn & Team Enjoy Magnificent Views above Namche Bazaar
Friday, October 10, 2024 - 7:43 am PT
First light revealed that we were surrounded by stunning mountains… it had been cloudy when we entered Namche and turned in for the night, so this discovery was a surprise for some. Today was our acclimatization/rest day and we made good use of it. Shortly after breakfast we climbed the steep paths to the top of Namche Bazaar and headed for a spot from which the bigger mountains might be seen. Sure enough, Everest was out, along with Lhotse, Ama Dablam and Thamserku. It was a magnificent view. We took it all in for a time and then got on with a short, steep hike up to Syangboche where we sat sipping tea in the glorious high altitude sun, looking in disbelief at impossibly big, steep and beautiful mountains in every direction. By midday we were back down in Namche, eating lunch and planning out an easy afternoon of shopping, reading, napping and eating. Tomorrow we’ll go higher.
Best Regards
RMI Guide Dave Hahn
