Monjo to Khumjung on the Everest Base Camp trek covers 2 stages, via Namche Bazaar. It goes from about 2,835 m to about 3,790 m, a net gain of roughly 960 m. Total walking time is about 5 to 7 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Monjo, about 2,835 m
- End: Khumjung, about 3,790 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 960 m
- Stages: 2
- Total time: about 5 to 7 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: moderate
Stage by stage
- Monjo to Namche Bazaar: 3 to 4 hours (moderate)
- Namche Bazaar to Khumjung: 2 to 3 hours (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 Namche Bazaar. Lodge availability changes by season, so confirm night stops with your operator.
Altitude and health
This route reaches about 3,790 m. Altitude sickness is possible above 3,000 m, so walk slowly, drink water and tell your guide about headaches, nausea or poor sleep. Altitudes vary by a few tens of metres between maps and guidebooks.
Reverse direction
Walking Khumjung to Monjo is the same route in reverse. It is mostly downhill and usually quicker, but a long descent is hard on the knees, so poles help.
Common questions
- How long is Monjo to Khumjung? Total walking time is about 5 to 7 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Monjo to Khumjung? The route passes Namche Bazaar.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Everest Base Camp trek guides.
