Dhanaraj Acharya, the Mayor of Pokhara, believes that there won’t just be a rise in Pokhara’s tourism but the whole Gandaki province because of the declaration. A thorough evaluation process has been made considering distinct character and strengths for Pokhara’s selection. 

Additionally, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal showcased the beauty of Pokhara being the ideal combination of scenic nature and cultural experiences. 

Pokhara Tourism Council (PTC) submitted the following Memorandum on the day of declaration to the Prime Minister: 

• Immediate launch of international flights from Pokhara Regional International Airport requested
• Concerns raised over poor condition of major roadways and limited international flights
• Support sought for loan repayments and revitalization of the tourism sector
• Restructuring of Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) with Pokhara representation on the Executive Board 
• Review of ban on individual paragliding urged to avoid discouraging adventure sports enthusiasts

Pokhara being the tourism capital will lead to enhancing economic growth throughout the region by developing Pokhara’s capacity. Consequently, Pokhara can grow as a premier tourist destination with the concerns raised by PTC. 

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Especially for solo or individual travelers who wish to trek on their own without being accompanied by a proper legal guide. The new rules have been declared, that from April 1st, 2023 onwards there will be no more solo trekking.

As per the fresh new law issued by the Government of Nepal and the Tourism Department. Where all must join and book with reputed local trekking agencies Regisrated and Authorized by the Tourism Department of Nepal. 

Those good days are gone when trekkers enjoyed trekking alone as solo travelers or with a couple of friends. Joining the same Himalayan destinations in Nepal, especially young trekkers loved walking on their own or with friends.

Individual or solo trekkers just needed a good guidebook and maps of the areas. Where they could travel around anywhere in Nepal Himalayas, except some areas listed as restricted. But from April 2023 onwards, solo trekkers, as known as FIT (Free Individual trekker/tourist) in the tourism world.

Will be not allowed to trek as FIT or solo, must be accompanied by guide holding Government approved license. As well as the related Tourism Department of Nepal, the rules apply from this year 2023, the 1st of April.

Most travelers around the world might be unaware of the new regulation made by the Nepal Tourism Department. For various reasons Government of Nepal and the Tourism Department came to the decision, not to allow individuals to trek on their own. Since Nepal became the foremost and premier country as number one for all types of adventure like trekking.

Where trekkers could travel around the Nepal Himalayas without the aid or company of a guide. The solo or individual became popular among the group of young people who dared to venture on their own.

Saving the cost of guides and porters, they could trek on their spending limited expenses of shoestring budgets. Trekking solo or as independent travelers, allowed the freedom to do their way. Either staying much longer in one place or moving on to cover the destination in a short frame of time.

The solo trekkers had their own will of desire and interest as well as mixing with the locals and making friends. Which was an enjoyable way of taking pleasure in Nepal being a solo or individual trekker. The main reason for traveling individually or solo is to save expenses and as well to enjoy and fulfilling a dream destination.

The Good and Bad Sides of Trekking Solo as an Individual

The good side of trekking solo as an individual is, first of all saving expenses and traveling at minor or standard budgets. On solo trekking having the liberty to do their way and plan their itinerary as per one budget.

As solo individual trekkers can choose their overnight stops as well mixing with the locals and the cultures. Making the treks shorter or longer days as per the permit issued for a certain number of days. 

The bad side of trekking solo as an individual, in the first place, is if one gets sick. Due to the hygiene in food and drinking water or from own medical history, as well from high altitude. The solo can face all types of consequences that can lead to serious problems, especially in the midst of nowhere. Where next villages or health posts are not available within reach, can lead to the danger of getting worse. At that time of serious needs, one will feel bad and regret not having a guide to accompany. Taking a good guide from a reliable company either from Kathmandu or Pokhara will be a great help and support.

The Good Side of Having a Guide to Accompany

The good positive side of having a guide will be a great company and knowing the cultures and customs. The guide can provide much information and knowledge of the areas of travel from local traditions to flora and fauna.

As well as a guide can communicate well with the local villagers and makes the trekking much more meaningful and worth it. The guide can show you the better routes if you are confused with turn-off in most places on treks. Where there are no signboards or arrows to show the right directions, with a guide at least one will be safe. Especially if one gets sick, at least the guide can take care and will do his best, to bring; the patient to the nearest safe place.

There are many ways where a guide can do wonders to make your holidays most enjoyable and memorable. In the past years, there were certain cases of trekking even on the main trails, where some trekkers got lost. Who has disappeared without any traces except for the name and passport recorded by and registrar at local checkpoints? 

Some were trekkers were found having been lost for many days feeling weak and sick with hunger. Those were the trekkers who chose the wrong direction without knowing of the danger that befalls.

So having a guide and booking with a good reliable local company is the safest mode of trekking around the Nepal Himalayas.

The reason for having a guide from this year 2023 onwards is for your safety and to be secure. Around the Himalayas accidents, landslides or avalanches with broken trails can happen at any time; even at the best time of the season.

Nepal is always known as a safe and friendly place with great hospitality for foreign visitors. But sometimes solo and individual trekkers have made the wrong impression of the country. Especially with the missing trekkers who have been lost and some never been found. After being searched by various companies’ professional and veteran guides who were experts in the areas.

Conclusion of Having Guides

Being solo or individual trekkers might be good to trek with limited budgets, but the danger is always there. Where and how no one knows of sudden unfortunate incidence that might be risky ways of traveling on their own. Taking guides will be there always, to keep you away from danger, as well as being good company and comfort. The good thing about having a guide is you are employing him, where he can earn a better living.

During Covid-19 all guides were out of their job and were in bad positions without any work for two years. This is the dawning of good ways of trekking in the Himalayas having a guide, and you feel good; and that you are employing him/her. As well the guide can have a better future in trekking, and bring a good economy to the country including lodges on route trekking.

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Here is a list of required documents that a travelers must submit to get on arrival visa in Nepal:

• CCMC Form Fill up
• PCR Report (Negative report 72 hrs prior to the flight to Kathmandu)
• Vaccination Certificate
• A copy passport
• Hotel Reservation Proof
• Travel Insurance

CCMC Form Fill Up

CCMC stands for Covid 19 Crisis Management Center which keeps records of the travelers who are travelling in or out of Nepal as to ensure the covid 19 conditions among the travelers. So, every travelers must fill up their details on CCMC Form.

PCR Report

A traveler must provide a proof of negative PCR report which must be 72 hrs prior to the Kathmandu flight.

Vaccination Certificate

It is mandatory for the visitors to bring vaccination report to get on arrival visa in Nepal. Keep in mind the the travelers must be fully vaccinated.

(Note: The one who is not vaccinated must stay 10 days’ hotel quarantine.)

Hotel Reservation Proof

You must have prebooked your hotel before you arrive at Kathmandu. 2 nights hotel booking is mandatory rules from Nepal Tourism Board.

Travel Insurance

As always, travel insurance is a must document while you are travelling to Nepal as it will save your travel investment in case of any unfortunate happenings.

Note: Remember, travellers can only get the trekking permits/TIMS card by a trekking agency. So, they must go through a trekking agency to issue TIMS card and Trekking Permits of Nepal.

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Overviews:

Transportation for Manaslu Trekking, as well for other adventures around Nepal Himalaya, where overland journey or flight is involved. One of the most important parts of the Himalayan adventure is transportation, depending upon the size of a group. Nepal with more than 75 % mountainous area, where 45 % population lives around high hills. Also includes many verdant fertile valleys where motorable has been constructed to make the trek more accessible.

Over the years since early two decades, a various network of motorable road has been built around hills and mountainous region. Similarly, around the Manaslu trekking region, the road has reached the upper mid-hills, where trekkers can cover the trek in a short time.   

Most of the main popular trekking regions like Everest, Annapurna, and Manaslu areas where motorable have reached 20 % to 60 percent. As for Manaslu trekking over the years, the motorable road has reached beyond Arughat town to Soti-Khola and Machha-Khola. In near future, the road will extend as far to Jagat or Philim village, but at present most trek begins from Soti-Khola.

Getting in the Beginning of Manaslu Trekking:

From Kathmandu start the Manaslu circuit trek, taking a drive on the main highway either taking a private vehicle or local bus to Arughat town. From Arughat on a dirt road, where all trekkers need to change on another vehicle, that suits for the drive on rough country tracks. The mud and dirt tracks follow the Buri Gandaki River upstream to Soti-Khola and beyond.

The dirt motorable trail from Arughat town to Soti-Khola is about 15 km, an enjoyable drive on the dirt road through several farm villages to Soti-Khola.

Several ways to reach the starting point of the Manaslu trek, one can drive to Gorkha town located in Nepal Mid-West. From the main historical Gorkha town, the drive continues downhill past many farm villages to Khan-Chowk, and then to Arughat town.

 Arughat is located 550 m / 1,805 feet high on the shelf of Buri Gandaki River, a moderate size farm town. The other route from Kathmandu is via Malekhu town and across Trisuli River to Dhading-Besi and then reach Arughat. 

At Arughat one needs to shift on local vehicles, suitable for the rough dirt road, a few hours’ drive to Soti-Khola which is at the height of 700 m / 2, 296 feet. 

Journey on Local Bus:

Riding on a local bus might be overcrowded on leaving Kathmandu, but an interesting journey takes a much longer drive. As the bus needs to stop at certain points to pick or drop passengers, as well for refreshing on local restaurants.

As the ride continues reaching around the district of Gorkha, located in Nepal Mid-West in between Mt. Manaslu and Ganesh Himal.  

 The local bus ride is the cheapest way to enjoy a long journey among a mass number of Nepalese. Which allows you to learn and merge with local customs and culture during the drive, one can witness the various change of landscapes.

Journey on Private Jeep or car:

It will be quite expensive but reaches you on time to your destination in a luxurious way. The private Jeep will be at your disposal, as you can stop and click your camera any time. Where you can stop in a nice restaurant along the way, as a private jeep will reach you on time. Private Jeep with spacious seating arrangement accompanied by an expert driver and can drive on any type of road condition. 

Riding on car best with four-wheel drive, to encounter rough roads as a drive after the main town of Arughat. Where tracks can be quite bumpy on dirt trails but comfortable on 3-4 seating.

Getting Out on Manaslu Trekking:

Dharapani or Chamje to Besisahar on Local Jeep: 

Since the motorable has reached as far to Manang and on route to Manaslu till Dharapani village. Trekkers can enjoy a few hour’s journeys taking a local jeep to Besisahar, headquarter town of Lamjung district. However, the ride can be quite bumpy on winding dirt hilly tracks, but an exciting drive from Chamje village.

The overland journey takes you downhill past Jagat farm village and further down to Syange. Drive continues following the Masrsyangdi River downstream through Bulbule and Khudi village to Besisahar town. From here onward on a good road to Kathmandu or Pokhara as per your respective destinations.

Dharapani or Chamje to Besisahar on Private Jeep:

 A great ride taking a private jeep ride from Dharapani or Chamje village, an enjoyable drive on comfortable seating arrangement. The drive leads you on winding downhill above Masrsyangdi River past Jagat village, then further descend leads to Syange village. From here onward on the good dirt road to reach Besisahar, enjoying the ride along with exciting landscape scenery. A great way to enjoy the drive on a private jeep, rather than in a local jeep as it reaches your destination on a given time of 1-2 hours journey.  

Besisahar to Kathmandu on the Local Bus:

From Besisahar the headquarter town of Lamjung district to Kathmandu on a local bus departs in the morning till late afternoon time. A distance of 186 km or 115 miles takes more than 5 hours, as the local bus frequently stops. That is to pick and drop some passengers as well for a refreshment stop and might take time.

There are several buses from simple to deluxe coach also, the arrangements of the seats according to your ticket number wise. Best to get in front and behind from the driver seats, with enough legroom than in the middle row.

Besisahar to Kathmandu on Private Jeep or Car:

Staying overnight in Besisaharr after the end of the trek around Manaslu can have leisure breakfast. As the private vehicles will be at your disposal, where you can choose your own time at comfort. Private Jeep will be spacious seating enough leg rooms and can stop whenever you feel or need as per your requirement.

 In private Jeep or car, a journey of great comfort and much faster than on local buses. Where drive leads you on a good time to Kathmandu, as well enjoying the drive observing views of great interest.

Besisahar to Pokhara on Local Bus:

After an overnight at Besisahar, depending upon your time for departure in the morning leave for the Bus station. Where you can board a local bus and find your seats as mentioned on the ticket. Normally local buses have 20 to 25 seats, as well as extra seating near the driver. A drive of 3-4 hours with frequent stops along the way to pick up and drop of passengers. 108 k.m driving distance from Besisahar to Pokhara, normally departs on time from morning 7 a.m. till late afternoon.

Road Condition:

Drive from Kathmandu or Pokhara to Soti-Khola to begin the trek, for the first part of the journey on a good tarmac road. From Arughat town, the drive leads on dirt country road, can be quite bumpy in some sections till you reach an overnight destination at Soti-Khola.

After ending the Manaslu Circuit trek either at Dharapani or Chamje villages, where one can choose local bus or private vehicles. The road condition till Besisahar is on dirt tracks, from Besisahar onward on the good main highway. From Chamje on winding downhill to Syange village and then on the gradual road to Besisahar town.

 Spending an overnight stop at Besisahar, the road is good on the main highway to reach your planned destination either Kathmandu or Pokhara.

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Great and wonderful good news to all wide-world interested travelers to Nepal, the country is ready for visitors from this spring season from March onwards.

Where you won’t have any problem entering Nepal, after obtaining a visa from Nepalese Embassies and Consulate from your respected countries or on arrival at Kathmandu, Nepal International Airport.

No Quarantine, or staying in isolation for a week where you need only PCR negative results of Covid-19, and Vaccination Report Required for all Tourist visiting Nepal.

Good to know all visitors are free from the hassle of Quarantine or putting oneself in isolation. As long you have the right medical documents.

The tourism all around the world were badly affected including Nepal, where adventurer and eager travelers longing to be in the Himalayas for many years.

Where now free to travel within the country exotic destinations, as long they are equipped with following mandatory………

a) Valid visa from relevant country’s Nepali Embassies or Consulates.

 b) Medical document with Proof of vaccination against Covid-19.

 c) Recommendation Letter from respective agencies to participate in tourism activities.

Where on arrival at Nepal International Airport in Kathmandu, all the above needful documents to be shown at the Government Immigration counter.

The good news is that the Nepal Government of Nepal has removed the previous and existing a week isolation and home quarantine provision for foreign travelers entering Nepal.

Where visitors require to produce a negative report of PCR examination, 72 hours before their originating flight to Kathmandu. Including, the provision of 5 thousand US $ as Corona insurance for foreign tourists coming to Nepal has been removed. Now, tourists will only need normal travel and medical insurance which was required in earlier days as well before the Pandemic was on the rise.

The new rules and regulation made by Government has made the dwindling tourism back to active, now all are free to travel within Nepal and its beautiful Himalayan destinations.

when travelling to Nepal please check here to more detail about Travel in Nepal during and after Covid- 19 pandemic.

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Wonderful Good News is that Nepal and some of the world are back to almost normal life. As it used to be like in the past few years, where Pandemic of Covid-19 that shook the whole world.

Travelers must be missing a holiday and adventure around the best places of the country and various dream destinations. Nepal and some countries were the least affected by the Pandemic from the invisible enemy the Corona Virus.

However, the country was on high alert with precautionary measures, since the virus spread around neighboring countries like Tibet / China and India.   

Nepal had few cases and most infected Nepalese were migrant workers in India and its various states big cities. The Government related to the medical department of ministry took immediate action throughout the country, making space available for migrant workers. Keeping them in isolation and quarantine far from villages and crowded areas, and the country was in Lockdown.

For more than three months in the year 2020 and slowly began to release the importance of lockdown. At present, since the end of last year 2020 Nepal is back to normal apart from the flow of foreign tourists. But the domestic tourism began active since last year and still growing strong. Where few foreigners have begun to arrive slowly to enjoy various Himalayan destinations in Nepal.  

Hopefully, in near future, Nepal will be back where it was, with busy trekkers and adventurers. As well other visitors who enjoy and take delights traveling in the country for many reasons. Like the prince of Bahrain and his team of mountaineers visited Nepal amidst Covid-19 was around in Nepal and around the world.

Trekked and climbed Lobuche East Peak in Everest region, and then summited successfully on the top world 8th highest Mt. Manaslu in the same month of 2020. 

The big question is how safe is Nepal at present from the Pandemic?

As mentioned above Nepal is back to normal with a minimum number of cases, but the pandemic is slowly fading from the country. Due to quick and immediate awareness among the Nepalese, but still wearing masks is compulsory in case of the second wave of Pandemic. Which is likely not going to happen again by the grace of the mighty lord and touch wood.

Travelers can enter Nepal with some safety measures protocols to be fulfilled as per the norm of the Government Health Department.

The ‘SOP’ Standard Operating Procedures and safety measures for travelers:

In the first place and step

As usual where all foreign visitors require a valid passport, at least a minimum of 6 months before the expiry dates and year. 

Where you can obtain a Nepalese visa through Nepal Embassies and Consulates back in your respective countries.

If not available, High Route Adventure will help you to process the visa, sending us your passport details and area of the visit with holiday duration.

Including the date of arrival and flight details, as the letter of recommendation by the local tour and adventure agents. Will help and support to speed up the visa processing on arrival at Kathmandu and Nepal International Airport.

The second phase

You must show a medical certificate with negative proof of Covid-19 checked before a minimum of 72 hours. From the date of your departure from your home country. Including purchase of normal Travel and Medical Insurance, which is very important as always visiting Nepal and its Himalaya.

Nepalese Tourist Visa and with transcript signed by the authorities proving that you have received advanced approval for your visa from your respective agents and related Government Tourism Department.

Travel Insurance should cover Covid-19, of minimum US$ 5,000- per person.

On arrival, and then completing the immigration formalities our guide and staff transfer you straight to respective hotels in the heart of the city.

Where need to stay for some days as quarantine measures. However, it is a compulsion to stay in quarantine for at least 7 days. 

The hotel room charge for this period shall be paid by oneself apart from the trip cost.

The Third Step and Phase,

While you are in quarantine in your hotel rooms, on the fifth day. A PCR test will take place, needs to arrange by oneself with the assistance of High Route Adventure staff in a reputed medical clinic. With facilities for PCR tests, if the result is negative then you are a free bird and open your wings for your dream destinations.

We always hope and assume that all interested travelers will have the same result of negative against the Covid-19. This is very important for Nepal Tourism as well around the world for the dwindling economy since the spread of Coronavirus. Where millions of people have been affected in the world of tourism, but there is always hope. Trust that virus soon be eradicated like other diseases in the past, as medication and immunization as well vaccination have been discovered.

Documents to be submitted at Kathmandu airport to obtain:

a.PCR Negative test report obtained within  72 hours prior to their departure from the first port of embarkation. 
b.Letter of recommendation from GoN if you are applying for Visa on arrival.
c. Hotel booking confirmation for 7 days quarantine
d. COVID Insurance of minimum USD 5000.
e. Return flight ticket. 
f. A confirmed itinerary of your trip prepared by the licensed and registered trekking and expedition company. 
g. Confirmation of online entry form of CCMC. Online Entry Form

Conclusion- Last but not the Least:

The above rules and regulations of Standard Operating Procedures and PCR system will soon be released and halted for good. Just in a few months in Nepal, to draw more visitors to awake from the sleepy days of tourism. 

Where jobs and business will soon be in action, by showing the wide-world countries that Nepal, is a safe country. From the Pandemic and other harmful diseases where trekkers can enjoy and breathe fresh clean Himalaya cool air.

A great country Nepal to refresh and to liberate oneself, after a year of confinement and Lockdown. So start packing and make a great move to various wonderful Himalayan destinations. Where Himalayan magnificent scenery and pristine wilderness will take care and heal you. From the memories of boredom and scare of Coronavirus.   

Please do contact us for further updates, on rules and regulations regarding tourist entry visas, as well interest for various Himalayan destinations, with one and only High Route Adventure and Travel Company.   

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One of the most widely trekked high and scenic countries, located in Nepal Mid-West within the Mahalangur Himalaya range. Mt. Everest stands as the world’s number one peak at the present height of 8, 848. 86 m high. No wonder thousands of trekkers, mountaineers, and explorers all year round, not only for majestic mountain views. But for other reasons as well likewise Sherpa’s immense culture of Buddhism religion, exotic flora and fauna, and its dramatic landscapes of deep gorges, high valleys, and towering giant snow-capped peaks.

The upper Everest Region of Khumbu, situated within Sagarmatha National Park, covers an area of 1,148 sq. km. The word Sagarmatha for Mt. Everest in Nepal, while the local Sherpa calls as Chomolungma, in both languages means ‘Great Mother’. The park designated in the list of World Heritage Sites since 1979 includes the world’s tallest peaks, such as Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Nuptse, Cho-Oyu, and Mt. Pumori with majestic Ama Dablam, Thermasarkhu, Kwangde, Khangtiaga, and Gyachung Kang (world highest in the list of the above 7,000-meter range of peaks).

The Everest Region around Khumbu is populated by almost 3,000 of the famed Sherpa tribe, also known as the Highlanders of the Himalayas. Sherpa people are interwoven with Tibetan Buddhism. The main permanent villages to visit after Lukla and Phakding are Namche Bazaar, Khumjung, Khunde, Thame, Tengboche, and Pangboche.

Sherpa community is traditionally based on farming, trade, and livestock herding, but with the flow of international visitors and mountaineers since 1950, dependent upon tourism.

Besides, its lovely cultural villages the area below 4,000 m is covered in a green forest of tall rhododendron, oaks, and blue pine with fir, birch, and juniper trees.

Higher above tree lines fade for the short alpine bush with remorseless fields of moraine, ice, and glaciers.

Everest region offers various scenic and wonderful destinations for all types of travelers from a short moderate walk of a week to an adventurous trek of two weeks or more. Places to visit around the Everest region most popular is Everest base camp and the climb of Kalapathar for the closest views of Mt. Everest.

Gokyo Valley and the lakes are equally interesting where one can trek for more than a week as well cross over the high Cho-La pass to reach Everest base camp and with a climb of high Gokyo-Ri, offers grand views of the world’s four highest peaks.

The other adventure is Crossing Everest Three Passes and much more as per one interest and holiday duration in Nepal.

By Plane

The smaller aircraft at present are Twin Otter and Dornier a double-engine plane, controlled by two pilots in the front or cockpit with a flight attendant or air hostess either female or male sometimes. The seating arrangement is made for only 15 to 18 passengers, depending upon the load it carries and destination.

Note: Try and book a lift-size seat on the Way to the flight to Lukla from Kathmandu. Always go for the left seat on the window side Because you can enjoy the view from the Plane in the northern part of Nepal which is the mountain of Nepal. The Mountain is just behind the window. If you can get a right-side seat on the plane, you enjoy the southern part of Nepal. which is the view of the hilly region.

Kathmandu to Lukla Flight Departure Schedules And Duration

Kathmandu to Lukla Flight, an interesting short scenic journey normally starts from early morning by 6:30 a.m. till mid-day, when weather is favorable, and in high season also operates till late afternoon.

On entering Kathmandu domestic air terminal after checking in with a boarding pass and getting through securities, passengers need to be aware any harmful items like penknife, matches, lighters, or sharp tools are not allowed to carry with them or in handbags, they should be in the main luggage.

Boarding into the plane, welcomed by the air steward and captain of the flight, as soon it takes off, you will be thrilled with marvelous views of Kathmandu city and the valley surrounded by tiers of rolling green hills dotted with farm villages and terraces. As the plane heads towards the east where passengers will be overwhelmed, overlooking glorious views of the majestic Himalayas range of white peaks.

During air-borne exciting scenery of rural villages, rivers, and dales with high green hills with a great range of mountains in the north direction facing Langtang, Jugal Himal, Dorji Lakpa, and Gaurishankar with Melung-Tse, as the plane nears close to Lukla grand views of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, and Nuptse with Mt. Makalu in the east.

Soon, the flight reaches above Lamjura-La pass and then turns north to make a dramatic landing at Lukla airport runway after a 30 or 35 minutes flight.

On landing heading up towards the parking site, in the heart of Lukla town, slowly make your way to the exit, be greeted by your local staff at Lukla, and then claim your baggage by handing the luggage tag. Lukla Airport named Tenzing and Hillary a tribute to legendary mountaineers that conquered first on top Mt. Everest on May 29th, 1953. All Khumbu and Everest treks and the various adventure begins and ends at Lukla, where flights take you from Kathmandu to Lukla and then back to Kathmandu.

Kathmandu to Lukla Flight Cost

Lukla Flight Information

Lukla Airport – What You Need to Know About Flight Delays

Due to the terrible and unpredicted climate conditions, the flights to Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu may defer for a couple of moments and a few hours at times. It is mostly during the asking and finishes of the rainy season and as indicated by the air traffic

The runway of the Lukla air terminal is short with a bluff looking forward toward the finish of the runway. There is a solitary runway with a limited territory so just a little airplane like Dornier and twin otter or helicopter can fly. The climate condition and visibility can change quickly in Lukla. These conditions make it hard for the ordinary flight plan. Regardless of whether the flight has been taken off from Kathmandu to Lukla, it needs to turn around to Kathmandu once in a while in view of the clouding lifting to the Lukla air terminal.

Postponing flights to Lukla is extremely acknowledged. It might happen any season yet, particularly toward the start and the finish of the monsoon season (Late May and starting September).

In the wake of holding up several hours at the air terminal, the aircraft organizations may drop the flight and need to book the following trip for the following day. It will be almost no opportunity of getting the first and the subsequent faces trip for the following day. There are planned booked trips by different travelers so you may get later flights. So you need to sit tight for either the later flight or take a helicopter trip around the same time. On the other hand, you may change your journeying course to the Annapurna circuit trek or Langtang valley trek, if you are not prepared to pay an additional sum for the helicopter trip to Lukla.

In the event that you choose to take a helicopter flight, it cost an extra 350 USD to 400 USD with the ordinary flight ticket. You have to join together with different travelers. If you can charter a flight, it may cost 2500 USD.

We suggest having some extra days for the Everest journey so it makes it simpler to reschedule your day-to-day itinerary. What’s more, to not miss your worldwide trip out from Kathmandu stocking in Lukla, Always purchase a variable international flight ticket.

Note: If a Regular flight is canceled to Kathmandu from Lukla, you will be getting a helicopter from Lukla or Surke which is a place to walk an hour from Lukla. if you have extra days, you can trek 2 to 3 days trek to Salleri which is getting a jeep to Kathmandu to drive about 8 to 9 hours.

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