Weather of Phakding
Unlike other villages approaching Everest Base Camp, the village of Phakding is characterized by a warm and temperate climate. The temperature fluctuates between 0°C and 20°C. The best seasons to visit Phakding are spring and autumn, with the average daytime temperature between 10°C to 15°C.
From Lukla to Phakding
It takes approximately four hours to walk from Lukla to Phakding, passing through Chaplung and Ghat. The path from Lukla to Phakding will run through pine, cedar forests, and Sherpa villages along the banks of the picturesque river Dudh Koshi.
During these few hours of hiking, the constant sound of Dudh Koshi river water flow will accompany you along with the fluttering chime of small and large prayer flags in the wind. You will be hailed with the majestic views of the Kongde peak and Lukla landscape.
Being the first route towards Everest Base Camp, trekkers have about a dozen inns to choose from, all with a restaurant. The menus are simple: potatoes, rice or noodles, vegetables, and an optional egg. Nepal’s national dish is at the top of the menu for the hungry: Dal Bhat – rice, lentils, vegetable curry, and some pickled vegetables, including a second helping.
Hanging bridge near Lukla
From Phakding to Namche Bazaar
It takes about 6 hours to walk from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (about 3440m above sea level). On the first day of actual walking, the crossing of many suspension bridges will punctuate. You will follow the Dudh Koshi for quite a while, crossing it regularly.
You will pass through the Rimijung village with its 350-year-old Pema Choling Monastery. The site claims the protection of fauna (snow leopard, pheasant, musk deer) and flora (rhododendrons).
You will get the first sight of the majestic summit of Thamserku, 6618 m high. On the way, you will go through the entry procedures at the National Park Office and enter the Sagarmatha National Park area.
The climb will continue, so take your time and take it slow while paying attention to your physical strength and altitude acclimatization. When you come to Namche Bazaar, there are many small souvenir shops and stylish coffee shops.
If the weather permits, you can relish a spectacular view of Mount Everest. As a place of the trade from Tibet, the bazaar is lined with rare souvenirs such as power stones.
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