Flight to Lukla

Lukla is a tiny town in the Solukhumbu District of Nepal's Province No. 1 in the Khumbu Pasanglhamu rural municipality. It is a famous destination for travelers to the Himalayas near Mount Everest. It is located at 2,860 meters above the sea level.  Even though Lukla means "place with plenty goats and sheep," the area presently has only a few. Moreover, Lukla has a small airport that serves the region, as well as several tourist and trekker-friendly shops and lodges. Travelers will need two days to reach Namche Bazaar from Lukla, which serves as an altitude acclimation halt for those heading on. Moreover, in August 2014 the Nepalese government declared intentions to build the first paved road between Kathmandu and Lukla.

The Tenzing-Hillary Airport serves Lukla. Addionally, Lukla Airport has a short and sloping runway, which is frequently exacerbated by bad weather, resulting in several deadly accidents. Hence, it has been named the world's most dangerous airport. This airport is well known since it serves as a jumping-off point for hikes to Mount Everest Base Camp. If the weather is good, there are regular flights from Lukla and Kathmandu throughout daylight hours. Despite the short distance, rain frequently falls in Lukla although the sun shines brightly in Kathmandu. 

Due to bad weather, cloud cover, and changing visibility flights may be delayed or the airport may be closed. The airport is surrounded by a chain-link fence and is monitored by Nepali armed police or civil officers 24/7 for security. 

In 1964 sir Edmund Hillary took control of the construction of an airport, which was initially supposed to be built on the flat farmland. Local farmers refused to give away their land, thus the airport was built where it is now. Anyhow, Hillary paid $2,650 for the site and enlisted the help of the Sherpas in the construction of the facilities. Hillary was reportedly dissatisfied with the runway's soil resistance, and his remedy was to buy local alcohol for the Sherpas and have them do a foot-stomping dance to smooth the runway's terrain. It wasn't until 2001 that the runway was paved. 

The climate in the Himalayas is variable, so this airfield lighting project was fraught with difficulties. Given the uncertainty of the mountain's elements, there was a requirement for illumination that could last for days without needing to be recharged. To withstand the cold and severe environment, these criteria necessitated a highly sturdy fixture.

Since roadways transportation from Kathmandu to Lukla is not available, the only way to reach there is via plane or by foot.

● On a plane, it takes 30 minutes to reach Lukla. Most travelers fly from Kathmandu to Lukla.

● Using a helicopter takes around 45 minutes to reach.

● By Car and on Foot Time frame, takes 4 to 6 hours.