The most commonly practiced route for this trek is anticlockwise, as it helps with acclimatization and offers a comfortable path to the passes. Starting from Kongma La and ending at Renjo La, you’ll gradually pass through Everest Base Camp, Kalapatthar, Chola Pass, Gokyo Lakes, Gokyo Ri, and Renjo La Pass. Taking an extra day in Dingboche (4410m) and heading to Kongma La (5480m) via Chhakung (4600m) is a well-planned acclimatization strategy for high altitude. If you start the trek from Renjo La the other way, you’d have to acclimatize at 3700m in Lumde and face a much harder ascent to cross the 5360m high pass.