“Within seconds, the sun lit up the summit of Everest. The golden glow stayed on for a few seconds. It was a fleeting moment of pure joy and everyone applauded.”
As we finished our breakfast on this foggy morning, the clouds started to clear giving us a glimpse of Ama Dablam through the window. By the time we rushed outside to have a better look, the clouds made way for a magnificent view. We set out on the day’s hike to Deboche. The sun had completely dissolved the clouds as we walked further.
Right in front of us stood a sprawling view of several mountains – Ama Damlam was right in the center, Cholatse, Taboche and Lhotse to our left, Kangtega and Thamserku to our right.
On our way to Tengboche monastery, we passed a picturesque village and there were beautiful rhododendrons blooming on large trees as opposed to the smaller shrubs that I was used to seeing in the New England area (North East of the U.S). We even spotted a Danphe, also called the Himalayan Monal. It’s a type of pheasant male bird with vibrant dazzling plumage to attract mating partners and lives at elevations over 16,000ft.
We soon stopped at Tengboche monastery, the biggest in the Khumbu region.
We ended the day with a luxurious meal at Deboche where a delightful surprise awaited us. As we sat waiting at the dining area, our guide pointed out to a hazy sky of clouds through the window. When the clouds had cleared a little, a tiny triangle appeared on top. Within minutes, it became more apparent what he was trying to show us. Mt Everest and Lhotse stood towering above us right outside. The clouds cleared even more and people around us started noticing this wonder that had gracefully showed itself. We heard gasps. Within seconds, the sun lit up the summit of Everest. The golden glow stayed on for a few seconds. It was a fleeting moment of pure joy and everyone applauded.
Stats: Distance and elevation profile
Distance: 4.67 miles | Elevation gain: 1,953ft | Elevation loss: 2,013ft
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