Lukla to Monjo on the Everest Base Camp trek covers 2 stages, via Phakding. It goes from about 2,860 m to about 2,835 m, a net descent of roughly 20 m. Total walking time is about 6 to 8 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Lukla, about 2,860 m
- End: Monjo, about 2,835 m
- Change: a net descent of roughly 20 m
- Stages: 2
- Total time: about 6 to 8 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: easy to moderate
Stage by stage
- Lukla to Phakding: 3 to 4 hours (easy)
- Phakding to Monjo: 3 to 4 hours (easy to moderate)
How to split it
A fit walker could cover it in one long day, but most trekkers split it across stages. The route passes through Phakding. Lodge availability changes by season, so confirm night stops with your operator.
Altitude and health
This route stays below about 3,000 m, so altitude sickness is unlikely, though heat, humidity and fatigue still matter. Altitudes vary by a few tens of metres between maps and guidebooks.
Reverse direction
Walking Monjo to Lukla is the same route in reverse and means a net climb, so allow more time than the walk down.
Common questions
- How long is Lukla to Monjo? Total walking time is about 6 to 8 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Lukla to Monjo? The route passes Phakding.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Everest Base Camp trek guides.
