We started after breakfast in Phakding and enjoyed a pleasant walk for about 2.5 hours with our two friendly and skilled guides. We stopped for a lunch break and had Dal Bhat. After lunch, we headed towards Namche Bazaar (3,440 m).

After about 30 minutes, we reached the Hillary Bridge, a suspension bridge hanging 140 meters above the ground. After crossing the bridge, we had a steep ascent of about 600 meters before reaching Namche Bazaar.

We checked in at Khumbu Lodge, a very nice place and the first lodge in Namche.