CAAN has decided to operate all lukla flight from Ramechhap

Ramechhap (Manthali) Airport

Ramechhap (Manthali) Airport is located in the headquarters of the Ramechhap district of Province No. 3 in Nepal. Ramechhap Airport is also known as Manthali Airport.
Manthali Airport, located 132 km northeast of Kathmandu, is a 5-hour drive from Kathmandu. The airport is situated at an elevation of 474 meters above sea level and has a 518-meter runway.

What are we doing?

For our valuable guests who are going to Everest base camp trek or other trekking that starts from Lukla, we will take you directly to Manthali airport by drive around 4-5 hours ahead as per the flight schedule. So you will catch your flight easily without having to stay overnight at Ramechep. This is an easy way to remove the hassle of finding accommodation in Ramechep.

Ramechhap to Lukla Flight Time

The flight takes 20 minutes from Manthali to Lukla, which is a very safe and scenic journey to the gateway of the Everest Base Camp Trek as well as other Everest Region Trekking which is Tenzing Norgay Airport (also Lukla Airport).

Alternative to Ramechhap Lukla Flight

For those who want to escape road travel, there is the option of a helicopter ride. Kathmandu to Lukla Helicopter Flight costs $3000 USD per flight, which accommodates 5 people in it. The helicopter flight from Kathmandu to Lukla takes 40 to 50 minutes to reach the Tenzing Norgay Airport, Lukla (2,860 m). Helicopter flights to Lukla from Kathmandu can be arranged on sharing bassis as well, but you have to confirm in advance. 

I hope this post by Green Valley Nepal Treks helps you in many ways for your wonderful trip to Everest. For any queries, please feel free to contact us at +977 9841392186, or whatsapp or  [email protected] .