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Why Lukla Really Closes: What Every Everest Trekker Should Know
Pawan Bhattarai 08/09/2026 Pawan Bhattarai 08/09/2026

Why Lukla Really Closes: What Every Everest Trekker Should Know

Why do Lukla flights get cancelled when the weather can look perfectly fine? Pawan Bhattarai of Spade Himalaya explains what really closes Lukla Airport, how Manthali flights work, and why buffer days can save your Everest trek.

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