Sagarmatha National Park

My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

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A rescue helicopter ferrying hikers back down the valley towards Lukla airport. Helicopters fly up and down to Everest base camp throughout the day, a heli tour in this part of the world can cost you up to $2500 an hour.

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Once a week there's a small market in Namche Bazaar, the largest town along the trail to Everest. The Khumbu people gather from all around and trade everything from yaks to mobile phones. I found these two hiding behind their mother's vegetable stall, taking a break from the bartering.

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One of the more isloated houses along the Everest trail. Situated at 4000 metres it looks down towards the town of Phortse and the valleys of Sagarmatha National Park.

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My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

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