After a modest meal early in the morning, we set out on foot to climb Khongma la pass, the high point of our entire journey. We have two options for getting to Lobuche, our destination. We have two options: either walk back to Bibre and hike on the path above Niyang Khola, or take the path over a hill northwest of Chhukung above the Nuptse glacier moraines. A Buddhist prayer flag and cairns adorn the pass. The hardest portion of our entire walk is the last slant from this pass. The trail heads north via Khumbu Glacier after climbing the moraine, leading to Lobuche. Spend the night in the Lobuche.

After a modest breakfast, we depart from Lobuche and head for Gorakshep. We ride the board in the direction of the valley running parallel to Khumbu Glacier. Then, after climbing steadily and steeply, we arrive to Changri Nup Glacier’s moraines. We stroll down the cairn-lined path that leads to Gorak Shep’s glacial sand (5160m). Instead of stopping there, we continue on towards the 5,380-meter-high Everest Base Camp (17,600-foot peak). It provides a broad perspective of the flourishing rifts and the Himalayas. In order to lessen the likelihood and intensity of altitude sickness and other illnesses, we acclimatise there by sleeping.

Early in the morning, we walk to Kala Patthar (5545 m), where we are treated to breathtaking vistas from this incredible vantage point. Starting from the hotel, the ascent is quite steep, so take your time and aim to go at a slower pace. The rocky summit beneath Pumori Mountain is called Kala Patthar. Because of the elevation, the walk is challenging, but the view from the top is amazing—beyond our wildest dreams. We depart for Lobuche and return to the resort after stopping for lunch. After that, we follow Lobuche Khola and turn right to get towards Dzongla.

We head towards Gokyo Valley from Dzongla. On this day, we begin our march early in the morning after breakfast. We traverse the narrow trail that winds across patches of rock. We can also view the main glacier from that location. The path gets simpler when you cross the snow-covered section. We soon reach the pass’s summit (5420m), where there is a spectacular view of Ama Dablam, Baruntse, and other lower peaks. Because the pass is vertical, extreme caution should be exercised. There are also dangerous fissures visible. After taking the appropriate route, we descend into the Nymagawa Valley and, after a few more hours of walking, arrive in Thangnak, where we have lunch. We cross rocky patches after lunch to arrive at Gokyo Lake. Our overnight stay is at the Gokyo town, which is 45 minutes away from the lake.

This is the last day of respite on this journey. Early in the morning, hikers who want to see the sunrise from Gokyo Ri get up and climb to the summit (5360m). Others might enjoy a leisurely breakfast while exploring the Gokyo Valley and taking in the breathtaking views. The tallest peak in the Nepalese Himalaya’s Khumbu region is Gokyo Ri. Situated on the western flank of the world’s largest glacier, Ngozumpa, there is a place to be found. Views of four 8000-meter peaks, including Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, and Mt. Cho Oyu, are captivating from this location. Following our once-in-a-lifetime experience of taking in the area’s natural and cultural splendour, we return to the Gokyo village area, where we spend the night.

We get up early today because we have a longer walk today. On this day, we trek from Gokyo to Lungden, passing across Renjo La Pass. Our route climbs and heads north of Gokyo Land. We will get breathtaking views of Gokyo Valley with its lake and mountains in the distance if we pause and turn around while climbing. After that, we notice boulder hop in the direction of Renjo La Pass (5420m). We continue on till we reach the top of the pass, which is marked with prayer flags and visible from a distance. From this exact spot, we can see Mt. Everest and Makalu to our rear, as well as Nangpa Valley to the north. It is more challenging to traverse because of the steep descent and frequent rock slides. We eventually reach Glacial Lake, from which the valley spreads out. We proceed towards the valley via wide meadows and arrive at the small village of Arya.

Because of the strenuous trek we took the previous day, we are all exhausted. Thus, we begin our trial today and proceed below. We travel down to the Nangpa valley, following the Bhote Koshi River, passing through small communities until we arrive at Marlung village, where we will eat lunch. We descend from Marlung, passing through a few tiny settlements until arriving at Taranga village. We will finally arrive at Thame after a few hours and minutes of walking.

At last, the finish of our journey is in sight. We cross Bhote Khola from Thame on a purpose-built suspension bridge.While travelling, we come upon Buddhist rock paintings that face the Himalayas. We stroll on across the Thamo Valley and return to Namche Bazaar. We pause in Namche Bazaar for lunch. We descend sharply to the enormous suspension bridge that spans the Dudh Koshi River after lunch. We return to Monjo via the Jordan Sale. We travel through Benkar with the best view of Kusum Kangaru, passing through forests of blue pine, oak, and rhododendron. At last, we make our way to our Phakding lodge, where we will spend the night.

Today marks the final day of our journey. After eating breakfast, we take a little stroll around the area to take in the last glimpse of the Everest region. On this day, we explore Lukla and take in the breathtaking Himalayan vistas, lush vegetation, and distinctive Sherpa customs and way of life. We spend the night in Lukla and get ready to leave for Kathmandu the following day.