Today's trek begins with a moderately easy first half followed by the 20 min climb to the top ridge. Then stroll on the gradual trail with a few short ups and downs while admiring stunning views of the huge snowy peaks, including Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Tharmasarku, and Kwangde-Ri peak.
After 2 to 3 hours of pleasant walk, you’ll reach Phungitenga (3,250m). It is a small settlement with a couple of tea houses and a small Nepalese army barrack serving as park wardens. The walk from here is strenuous for an hour or two on the winding trail through the alpine woods of silver, fir, blue pines, rhododendrons and a few magnolias.
In the next few hours, you’ll reach Thyangboche monastery for an overnight stop. This stunning location provides a glimpse of the majestic peak Ama Dablam, Everest, which towers over the Nuptse wall in the north, along with Mt. Lhotse and Lhotse Shar.