Mount Everest, adventure and cultural experiences in the country was the highlight of the Nepal counter at the International Mediterranean Tourism Market (IMTM) 2016, which was organised on February 9 to 10 at TLV Convention Centre in Israel. The two-day fair was participated by six private sector companies from Nepal and was led by Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), as per a statement issued on Thursday. With latest tourism updates and information, a press conference was organised on February 10 at the Convention Centre for tour operators, media and well-wishers of Nepal in Israel. Fresh visuals of different parts of Nepal along with presentation of Nepal travel experiences were much appreciated by the audience. The 22nd IMTM 2016 hosted representatives from 50 countries.
Lukla Airport – One of the most dangerous Airport’s in the World Lukla Airport is the small airport in the town of Lukla in Khumbu, in the Sagarmatha zone of Nepal. This is the only airport if the travelers or mountaineers desire to go to Mount Everest or till the base camp of Mount Everest. The airport is quite popular as Lukla is the place where most people start their trek to climb Mount Everest. Lukla Airport, Nepal (IATA: LUA, ICAO: VNLK) is considered as one of the dangerous airports in the world. The runway of the Lukla Airport is 527 m of bitumen and the width is 20 m. The runway has a slope of 12%. The apron has 4 stands and there is one heli-pad located 150 m below the TWR (air traffic control tower). No landing aids are available and Air Traffic Service is limited to AFIS (Aerodrome Flight Information Service) only. Lukla Airport Yeti airlines is one of the few commercial airlines from which you can go to Lukla Airport. Nepal Lukla Weather : There are frequent...