Day 22 - Lukla - "The trek comes to an end"!

It took an effort to get underway early given the morning cold but uncertainty over flights leaving Lukla because of security surrounding a Nepal hosted Asian forum dictated that we get to Lukla as soon as possible to sort things out !

So one last time we put on our dirt encrusted clothes and set to walking the stone laced paths surprisingly climbing 200 metres in altitude on our way to Lukla.


It only seemed like a few days since we'd last traipsed this route but this time the enthusiasm levels where slightly reduced as we looked forward to rest, a hot shower and some clean clothes.

Our final suspension bridges crossed we climbed into Lukla proving that those enhanced red blood cells were not yet in gear.

We had just enough energy left to avoid the many human "Mac" trucks coming the other way - how these guys are able to walk carrying their incredible loads is beyond me !

After 3 & 1/2 hours we finally entered Lukla past its entrance goumpa and a heap of low key shops, to round the perimeter of the famous Lukla airport to our hotel almost sitting within the grounds of the airport itself !

After 20 days, some 10 kms of climbing and 250+ kms we were finally done with Monika's effort being a true inspiration !

A coke on our hotels rooftop, an arvo spent resting and taking coffee at the local Lukla Starbucks and all that remained was to celebrate with our porter and guide over dinner and a few beers !

So many amazing sights and memories and one hell of a trek !

Now all we have to is to leave safely from the airport that has the ominous tag as one off the  most dangerous in the world !