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In peak season, Everest flights shift to Manthali (Ramechhap) — here is how to plan the drive and the early start.
By Laxman Rawal · Jun 13, 2026
Key facts From the trail · Everest In peak seasons (Mar—May, Oct—Nov) most Lukla flights depart Ramechhap (Manthali) , not Kathmandu. Manthali is a 4.5—5 hour drive (~83 km) east of Kathmandu. The Ramechhap→Lukla hop is just 15—20 minutes . Budget…
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The catch is the drive: to catch first light over the hills you'll leave Kathmandu around 01:00—02:00. Mountain weather still grounds flights, so build a buffer day at each end of your itinerary — missing your international connection because Lukla socked in…
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