Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla, said by some to be the most dangerous in the world! Indeed, the runway is impressive (approximately 500 metres with a 12% slope). You can sometimes watch the morning take-offs and landings before continuing on to Salleri.
Khumjung - Lukla
The last stage of the 3 Passes Trek, this hike descends to Lukla where some may take a flight from the famous Tenzing-Hillary Airport to return directly to Kathmandu. The stage crosses Namche Bazaar again, where you can stock up on souvenirs before heading back down.
This walk is part of a multi-day hike: Three Pass Trek from Jiri
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 13.65 mi -
Average duration: 9h 45 -
Difficulty: Very difficult -
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Back to start: No -
Ascent: + 3,947 ft -
Descent: - 6,900 ft -
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Highest point: 12,612 ft -
Lowest point: 8,320 ft
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Country:
Nepal
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Start: N 27.823103° / E 86.721816° -
End: N 27.688112° / E 86.731172° -
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Waypoints
- S : mi 0 - alt. 12,316 ft - Khumjung
- 1 : mi 0.89 - alt. 12,612 ft - Khumjung La
- 2 : mi 2.21 - alt. 11,260 ft - Namche Bazaar
- 3 : mi 3.9 - alt. 9,498 ft - Dudh Koshi
- 4 : mi 6.56 - alt. 8,950 ft - Benkar
- 5 : mi 10.7 - alt. 8,333 ft - Thado Koshi Khola
- E : mi 13.65 - alt. 9,367 ft - Lukla
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