Lukla is a town in the Khumbu region of eastern Nepal
where most people visiting the Himalayas near Mount
Everest start their journey. Lukla, at 2,860 meters
(9380 Ft.) and has a STOL (Short Take Off and Landing)
airport where most people begin their adventure in the
Everest region. Lukla is the most popular tourist destination
in Nepal. Lukla in the local language means place with
many goats and Sheep.
Lukla lies in the heart of the Everest trekking region
and is just 25 minutes away from Kathmandu by flight
on the Dornier-228. Lukla is not only the gateway
to Everest but also to the Sagarmatha National Park
and also the starting point to other famous Himalayan
Peaks. The moment you land up in Lukla, you can feel
the Everest nostalgia in the air as you see hundreds
of tourist following the trekking route to scale Mt.
Everest and you will be simply be carried away by
the mesmerizing views of snow clad peaks welcoming
you.
