Day 1 Lukla to Phakding Lukla Phakding Distance 8 km Ascent 200 m Lukla airport 3 km 40 m Cheplung Phakding 5 km 160 m Segments Off the airstrip Lukla airport Cheplung 3 km 40 m Stone village path Down to the river Cheplung Phakding 5 km 160 m River valley path Notes