Stepping Away from the crowds
We joined the cosmopolitan crocodile that snaked from our lodge in Namche up to the Everest View Hotel some 300m above the town. The crowds that went all the way to the Everest View Hotel were mainly orientals and we sat with them on the terrace looking out to the Khumbu giants whilst live selfies were streamed worldwide.
At Syangboche we paused at some beautiful buildings that were under construction which are designed to demonstrate the importance of recycling. Www.sagamarthanext.com have partnered with some rich Indian Hoteliers to build this centre which will showcase best practice.
Ten metres from the Everest View Lodge we were, once more, off piste. The trekking hoards disappeared and we were on our own as we descended to the lovely, untouched village of Khumjung. The Danfe Lodge is not as chic as those in Phakding and Namche but it is perfectly comfortable and surrounded by gleaming, fluted peaks.
