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Hotels in Gorak Shep, the last settlement before Everest Base Camp

I went to the viewpoint of Kala Patar below Pumori. Trails are clearly seen

Looking west from Kala Pattar 5545m

This view of Mount Everest (in the middle) from Kala Pattar is said to be the best

Top of Mount Everest 8848m. Also known as Chomolungma (Tibetan) and Sagarmāthā (Nepali)

Nuptse 7861m, 2km from Mount Everest. From Kala Pattar it appears to be higher than Everest

After spending 2 very cold hours on Kala Pattar, I was forced down by strong winds

Porter on the way to Gorak Shep. I had to admire his strength

Day 9 from Lobuche to Dzonglha. Great view of Taboche (left) and Cholatse (right)

Heading towards Cho La Pass 5420m, between 2 mountains on the right. It's easier than it looks

Mountains north of Dzonglha, where I spend the night. They reach "just" 6100m

My hotel in Dzonglha at the foot of Cholatse. It was very cold before sunrise but worth it

Day 10. Steep walking towards Cho La Pass

Final section before the pass is covered by glacier. It's a bit dangerous without crampons

Standing near Cho La Pass 5420m

Ngozumpa Glacier. On the other side is Gokyo, where I was heading that day

Crossing Ngozumpa Glacier. My wife surprised me by waiting near Gokyo!

Views after sunset

Gokyo and it's amazing location. We spent 3 nights there

Dudh Pokhari (3rd) Lake

Walking towards Cho Oyu, considered to be the easiest 8,000 meter peak to climb

Thonak Tsho (4th Lake). It's an easy walk from Gokyo

There are 6 sacred lakes that surround Gokyo. This is the 5th one

View from the 5th Lake. First on the left is Mt. Everest