Landmark
Tenzing-Hillary Airport
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Tenzing-Hillary Airport, often called Lukla Airport, is one of the world's most dramatic airstrips, perched on a hillside at 2,860 meters. Named after Everest's first climbers, it serves as the primary gateway for trekkers heading to Everest Base Camp. The short, sloping runway ends at a stone wall, and flights offer stunning views of snow-capped peaks. Visitors arriving here feel an immediate sense of adventure as they step onto the tarmac surrounded by towering mountains.
Don't miss
- Watch planes land on the steep, 527-meter runway from the viewing area near the terminal.
- Spot the colorful prayer flags and the monument honoring Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary.
- Browse the small shops and cafes in the adjacent terminal building before heading into town.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Tenzing-Hillary Airport
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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