✈️ Lukla airstrip
Nepal: Kathmandu → Lukla
The gateway flight to the Everest region. Weather delays are common — never book it on your last possible day.
Read the transport notes →How to actually get to and around each destination — domestic flights that are worth it, trains worth booking ahead, and the overland routes that sound romantic but aren't.
The gateway flight to the Everest region. Weather delays are common — never book it on your last possible day.
Read the transport notes →Private driver vs. shared grand taxi for the Sahara route, and when the train beats the bus.
Read the transport notes →Why the overland route isn't worth it, and how to book the Machu Picchu train without overpaying.
Read the transport notes →How I actually search — flexible date grids, nearby airports, and when to book vs. wait.
Read the guide →A simple rule of thumb for when the "scenic route" is genuinely worth the extra day.
Read the guide →Turning an 8+ hour layover into a mini day trip without missing your connection.
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