Heading out of Phakding we folllowed the Dudh Kosi northwards. This day's trek takes us through magnificent forests of rhododendron, giant fir and magnolia, sadly this time of year they are not covered with bright flowers. After Jorsale (2,805m) we cross the west fork of the river, the Bhote Kosi, and start the steep climb to Namche Bazaar. About 300m up this ascent we got our first glimpse of the summit of Everest appearing majestically behind the great ridge of Nuptse-Lhotse. Another 300m of climbing and we reached Namche Bazaar, administrative centre of the Khumbu region.
