Everest base camp trek
If you want to trek to Everest base camp then you will come across lukla sooner or later. It is the last airstrip before base camp (still another week and half away by foot) and is handy if you don't fancy the walk in or walk out from Jiri... which takes... more
Journey's End
As we approached Lukla in our de-commissioned Russian helicopter, cotton wool in our ears and eyes fixed on the tiny landing strip, the sight was one of wonder. The whole town seemed to cling precariously to the mountain side. Yet as we slipped and stumbl... more
