Mt Everest Viewpoint

Day #17 - Namche Bazar to Phakding Pt 2

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December 2nd 2012
The route down from Namche took us back down the gruellling slopes and across the Larja Bridge. It was a whole lot easier this time than last time going uphill - that was for sure. Stopping at the Mt Everest viewpoint, I soaked up one last look (or so I thought) of Everest. ... read more

Asia » Nepal » Namche

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In 1951, the Nepalese monarch ended the century-old system of rule by hereditary premiers and instituted a cabinet system of government. Reforms in 1990 established a multiparty democracy within the framework of a constitutional monarchy. A Maoist in... ... read more