Adventure Lukla Flight with Everest Base Camp
Lukla airport is among the most extreme and critical airports in the world. It’s the major gateway of the Everest region and it makes the Everest base camp trek short the Jiri Everest Base Camp Trail. Its official name is Tenzing Hillary Airport and it’s located in the Solukhumbu district of east Nepal. The airport was built by Sir Edmund Hillary and the Nepal government. The Tenzing Hillary airport is the busiest domestic airport in Nepal in peak season. The route and the site of the airport make the flight an Adventure Flight to Lukla Airport with Everest Base Camp.
Everest Region is one of the most renowned trekking and climbing trail in the world. The main reason behind its popularity is the world’s tallest mountain Mt. Everest, Khumbu glacier, local Sherpa culture, fascinating peaks, and the massive Himalayas. However, there are other factors too like Sherpa villages, various landscapes, Sagarmatha National park, and spectacular panoramic views of the Himalayas. Nepal is one of a biodiversity of flora and fauna.
It is a blissful Himalayan country for hiking, trekking, climbing, and exploring around Nepal. Therefore, many people visit this beautiful country. However, there are some difficult treks to complete the Everest Base Camp, Manaslu Circuit, Everest Three Pass, and other treks too. Geography and remoteness make life harder than everyone wants to face with an adventurous journey once a time in their lifetime. It is safe to say that Everest Base Camp or also called Khumbu is an example of a great remote touristic destination. Let’s talk about the flight to Lukla with the trail to Everest base camp. It is indeed the first activity in any kind of Everest Region.
Why is it Adventure Flight to Lukla and Everest Base Camp?
There are various reasons which make the flight to Lukla and Everest Base Camp hike. Both are more complicated to complete the stunning journey in the Khumbu region.
Location/Geography
The location of the airport is in a very scenic place and with fascinating Sherpa villages and breathtaking valleys. However, it is on the edge of the hill. The plane hovers through a narrow valley with a cramped runway. Aircraft glides between two gigantic hills above Dudhkoshi River.
You can see the hills and mountains from the aircraft windows. It becomes as anxious as you will not have any idea where the runway is. Topography is very rugged and slopes terrain. Everywhere you will see the hills and stunning valleys. The high altitude makes it hard to navigate as well due to thin air.
The plane takes off at TIA airport in Kathmandu. After 10 minutes of flight, travelers will find themselves above cascading Himalayas of northern Nepal. Imagine yourself being in the window of aircraft overlooking lofty mountains. It is indeed a rare fact of traveling to Nepal. Therefore, every year lots of people visit Everest Base Camp via Tenzing Hillary Airport.
Runway of Tenzing Hillary Airport.
Tenzing Hillary Airport runway is very short and narrow and sometimes very difficult to land in thickly cloudy. The airport is situated at 2860 m above sea level. The normal runway of international airports around the world is more than 10000 ft. The runway is not only narrow and short it is uphill as well. It is to help the plane to decrease its speed.
There is very less opportunity for a missed approach. Because of the mountains surrounding the runway, you cannot go around. Once you approach, there is no option but to touch down. Therefore, only propeller aircraft and helicopters are in use.
Poor Weather and Poor Visibility
The weather in Lukla is very unpredictable and unreliable. Around the mountain, the climate changes every five minutes. As sudden fog, snowfall, rainstorms, and mist are usual. Therefore, most flight happens in the early hours of the morning time and in bad weather most flight would be canceled.
Don’t get mistaken about the flight timing to Lukla. There are numerous stances where trekkers have flown to Lukla from Kathmandu after 4–5 pm. Therefore, we mustn’t be pessimistic. However, who are we to judge the power of nature in terms of the weather and climate of the Himalayas.
Please don’t get disheartened. 10 Days Everest Base Camp Trek comes with an unpredictable nature and a high-altitude journey. These things are unannounced truth during trekking.
As a responsible citizen of this Himalayan nation, I urge you to speak for what you need in society or for yourself.
Cancellation on the Lukla flight is common.
The overall experience of the Lukla flight is memorable and complicated. After all, it is the first action on your epic adventure to Everest Base Camp or climbing around the Khumbu valley, Moreover, it is a must to do activity if you love mountains and marvelous views of the Himalayas.
Altitude
Kathmandu's altitude is 1350 m above sea level. However, the altitude of Lukla is 2860 m from sea level. Imagine yourself being at a place that is exactly half the altitude of the trip.
Altitude mountain sickness occurs above 2300 m generally. Therefore, when you start your journey from Kathmandu, you are at the 1350 m periphery. However, the landing occurs at 2850 m peripheries. This is the main reason why travelers spend the first day of the Everest Base Camp Trek journey at 2650 m altitude. The place is either Phakding or Manjo. It is up to you to decide where you would like to stay and we highly recommend staying at Phakding.
ALL trekking trails of Everest Region except for the classical route which is from Jiri via Everest base camp route starts from Lukla. It is the top priority of the guest trekking to Everest Base Camp to consider the fact of Altitude. Always heed the instructions of the guide and follow the agreed itinerary.
Book the Everest Base Camp Trek or other related Everest region treks before you head to Nepal. Three High Passes Trek, Gokyo Valley Trek, Chola Pass Via EBC Trek, and Everest Base Camp Trekking are major trails. Besides, these popular trails are combined with popular trekking climbing like Island Peak, Labuche Peak, Mera Peak, and Pakolte Peak.
With affordable packages and customized itineraries, you will get the best facilities as well as a beautiful adventure experience. The team of Nepal High Trek & Expedition ensures the maximum success rate as well as a high degree of hospitality.
