The Lukla flight: what to expect and what to do if it’s delayed
Flying to Lukla is the thrilling start to the Everest Base Camp trek. Learn what the flight is like, why delays happen and how to plan around them.
14 October 2026 · 10 min readPlanning advice, gear lists and trail stories from our guides.
Flying to Lukla is the thrilling start to the Everest Base Camp trek. Learn what the flight is like, why delays happen and how to plan around them.
14 October 2026 · 10 min readWhy altitude sickness happens, the early signs to watch for, and the simple habits that keep most trekkers well above 4,000 m.
02 October 2026 · 7 min readAltitude, duration, difficulty and scenery compared, so you can choose the right base camp trek for your time and fitness.
11 September 2026 · 6 min readAutumn's clear skies, spring's rhododendrons, quiet winter trails and green monsoon valleys — what to expect in each season.
21 August 2026 · 6 min readA practical layering system, the gear you can rent in Kathmandu, and how to stay under the 10 kg porter allowance.
30 July 2026 · 5 min readRooms, food, showers, Wi-Fi and the daily rhythm of life in Nepal's family-run mountain lodges.
08 July 2026 · 5 min readA simple twelve-week plan to build the leg strength and stamina for five to seven hours of walking a day.
18 June 2026 · 5 min readTell us your dates and how much walking you enjoy. A trip planner will reply within a few hours with a route, a day-by-day plan and a clear price.