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: 21.98 km -
Average duration: 9h 45 -
Difficulty: Very difficult -
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Back to start: No -
Ascent: + 1,203 m -
Descent: - 2,103 m -
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Highest point: 3,844 m -
Lowest point: 2,536 m
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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 : km 0 - alt. 3,754 m - Khumjung
- 1 : km 1.43 - alt. 3,844 m - Khumjung La
- 2 : km 3.56 - alt. 3,432 m - Namche Bazaar
- 3 : km 6.28 - alt. 2,895 m - Dudh Koshi
- 4 : km 10.55 - alt. 2,728 m - Benkar
- 5 : km 17.23 - alt. 2,540 m - Thado Koshi Khola
- E : km 21.98 - alt. 2,855 m - Lukla
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