Everest Base Camp from Namche to Thanga: The route less traveled

Day 4: Namche Bazaar to Phortse Tanga Distance: 5.47 milesElevation Gain: 2,156 feet Today was a turning point—literally and figuratively. We left the main Everest Base Camp trail and veered off toward Gokyo Lakes, taking a quieter, less-traveled path. The crowds thinned out almost immediately, and it was a very welcome change.  Into the High …