Leaving Kathmandu with weather worries

We woke up at 6:00 am to a warm and beautiful day. The city was still sleeping, but Bella and I had to get ready for our trek to Everest Base Camp. We were a bit afraid that it’ll be super cold in Lukla. Last time we checked the weather forecast it was minus 25-degree Celsius in Namche Bazaar, so we dressed up pretty warm.

On the way to the airport, we were continually checking the sky. During our stay in Kathmandu, the locals told us, that it was impossible to land in Lukla during the last couple of days. In general, the only way to land “safely” is by visual flight, so if the Khumbu region is covered in clouds, it’s just not possible to even try. Limited visibility or high winds can force you to stay in Kathmandu or Lukla for a couple of days.

The sunrise was marvelous, and the whole city was tinted in red, warm colors and most importantly no clouds at all.