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Major city · Nepal

Lukla

Spend one night in Lukla as a gateway to Everest Base Camp; otherwise just pass through – no need to linger.

Not yet checkedSourcesWhat these labels mean

Lukla is a tiny mountain village at 2,860 m, home to Nepal’s main gateway airport for the Khumbu region. Most visitors stay a single night to catch the early flight to the Everest Base Camp trek, then move on. There are no roads, so walking is the only way to get around.

basic guide: no trip line yet
More
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
NPR
Best months
Oct–Nov, Mar–May (check)
avoid Jun–Sep (rainy season, flight delays) (check)
Airport
LUA
Nights
1

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Lukla: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 6
  • South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
  • South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
  • Nepal ↗Get visa information only from the Department of Immigration; visa-service lookalike sites charge extra, and the rules differ by nationality.
  • Nepal ↗At stupas walk clockwise; at temples and homes remove shoes where there is a rack or a raised floor; cover shoulders and knees.
  • Nepal ↗Carry Nepalese rupees in small notes: many stalls, taxis and tea shops are cash-only, and shops rarely take foreign notes.
  • Nepal ↗Strikes (bandh) and protests can close roads without notice: check the news and your hotel the night before any airport or highway day.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Lukla100 ▾

Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.

EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Lukla, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Show all 12 answers
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Tenzing‑Hillary AirportGateway to Everest Base CampMountain views
Airports
LUA Tenzing‑Hillary Airport

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    not flagged

    5°C (41°F)

  2. Feb

    not flagged

    7°C (45°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    12°C (54°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    15°C (59°F)

  5. May

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    20°C (68°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    22°C (72°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    22°C (72°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    20°C (68°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    15°C (59°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    10°C (50°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    6°C (43°F)

Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Lukla: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

5°C (41°F)

−5°C (23°F)

2 rd

Feb

7°C (45°F)

−4°C (25°F)

2 rd

Mar

12°C (54°F)

0°C (32°F)

4 rd

Apr

15°C (59°F)

2°C (36°F)

6 rd

May

18°C (64°F)

5°C (41°F)

8 rd

Jun

20°C (68°F)

7°C (45°F)

12 rd

Jul

22°C (72°F)

9°C (48°F)

15 rd

Aug

22°C (72°F)

9°C (48°F)

15 rd

Sep

20°C (68°F)

7°C (45°F)

12 rd

Oct

15°C (59°F)

3°C (37°F)

6 rd

Nov

10°C (50°F)

−1°C (30°F)

3 rd

Dec

6°C (43°F)

−4°C (25°F)

2 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Only on foot – no roads or motor transport in Lukla.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Everest Base Camp trek start

go

Door to door: ≈ 6 h

Walk from Lukla to Pheriche (≈ 6 h) to begin the trek; most trekkers fly out next morning

Early morning flights to Lukla allow a same‑day start; adjust for altitude acclimatization.

Namche Bazaar

go

Door to door: ≈ 3 h

Footpath, 2–3 h uphill from Lukla

First major settlement on the trek; good for supplies and acclimatization.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

K2 Lodge

Basic rooms, bathroom Rs 100 per night, clean but simple.

Eco Paradise Lodge

Simple clean rooms, lounge with mountain views, good breakfast.

North Face Resort

En‑suite rooms, restaurant, runway view; good for a night before departure.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) NPR excl. bed
Mid
₹2,500–4,000 (≈ US$30–50) NPR excl. bed
High
₹4,000 (≈ US$50)+ NPR excl. bed

Watch out

Safety

Lukla’s airport is notoriously risky, but flights run daily in good weather; keep flexible schedules, check forecasts, and carry basic first‑aid.
  • Tenzing‑Hillary Airport is listed among the world’s most dangerous airports; check weather before flying.
  • Summer monsoon can cause flight delays of up to a week.
  • No medical facilities beyond a small hospital; carry basic first‑aid.

Emergency numbers

Police
100
Ambulance
102
Tourist police
1144
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Lukla. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Oct–Nov, Mar–May (check) · avoid Jun–Sep (rainy season, flight delays) (check) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to Nepal

Sources

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