Day 3: Lukla to Ghat

Starting Point: (27.6881, 86.7314)
End Point: (27.7236, 86.7136)
Total Miles: ~2.5 miles (2 hours)

Today is where everything shifts. The flight into Lukla is known for being one of the most intense in the world, short runway, surrounded by mountains, and views that don’t feel real. Once I land, there’s no easing into it, we start trekking right away. The trail drops toward the Dudh Kosi River, passing through small villages and farmland, and I’ll finally feel what it’s like to move through this landscape on foot. It’s a shorter day, but it’s the first real step into the Himalayas.