How to Get from Lukla to Porong

Spanning a vast distance of 561.8 km, the journey from Lukla to Porong is a long-haul adventure across Nepal. You will get to witness the incredible diversity of the country's landscapes along the way. You will be ascending from an elevation of 2860m up to 4629m into the mountainous regions of . The air gets noticeably thinner and crisper as you ascend into the highlands. Overland bus travel is the standard mode of transport here, usually taking between 14.3 and 14.3 hours depending on road conditions. Tickets start from $15.

Advice: Keep a warm down jacket handy in your daypack, as the temperature will drop sharply as you gain high altitude.