Soldiers drilling at Lukla airport

Notice how the runway behind the "Welcome to Lukla" sign goes downhill. The planes build speed going down the runway and then just sort off drop off.

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Stranded!

June 5th 2006
We finally walked into Lukla in the late afternoon, exhausted and needing showers. It was foggy and the town was quiet. We found a guesthouse and decided to treat ourselves by getting rooms with an attached bathroom. Wow! A sink, shower, tiles AND a non-squat toilet that flushed! No going outside for bathing or using the toilet! What luxury! Sita Air was closed, so we asked the hotel staff to c ... read more

Asia » Nepal » Lukla

In 1951, the Nepalese monarch ended the century-old system of rule by hereditary premiers and instituted a cabinet system of government. Reforms in 1990 established a multiparty democracy within the framework of a constitutional monarchy. A Maoist in... ... read more

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