in Nepal

Lukla (Everest Gateway)

The dramatic mountain airstrip town where Everest Base Camp treks begin, perched on a ridge deep in the Khumbu.

Notable spots

Tenzing-Hillary Airport
Landmark
One of the world's most thrilling runways, sloped on a cliff edge.
Everest Base Camp Trail
Nature
The classic trek towards the world's highest mountain starts here.
Namche Bazaar
Area
Sagarmatha National Park
Nature

Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct

👕 Lukla (Everest Gateway) in Oct: A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.

Photo: Tenzing-Hillary Airport — Nabin K. Sapkota (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikimedia