After a very early start and an early take off from Kathmandu Domestic Airport, a 45-minute flight is all it takes to propel into the Everest region of Nepal.
The landing at Lukla (2800m) is spectacular and on arrival, you will be greeted by trekking crew who organize the luggage and hustle you off for tea. After a leisurely lunch, you will start the trek in earnest, setting off for a gentle walk to Phakding (2800m), a further 3 hours to the north.
The trail leads through Lukla, past hotels, shops and airline offices to the edge of the Lukla plateau where the trail drops to meet the intersection of the Jiri trail at Chheplung. From here the trail follows the Dudh Kosi north through the village of Ghat and then finally to Phakding where you should spend the night.