Distance: 18 km Time: 8 hours Night: The Nest at Lukla, Lukla Start elevation (Namche Bazaar): 3,428 m Max elevation (Namche Bazaar): 3,428 m End elevation (Lukla): 2,861 m Total ascent / descent: 765 m / 1332 m Elevation loss: 567 m Route map < Previous Day 20: Dole to Namche Bazaar Next > Day 22: Flight back to Kathmandu Related Nepal / Day 15: Italian Pyramid to Dzongla Nepal / 3 Passes of Everest Trek Nepal / Day 12: Italian Pyramid to Gorak Shep Nepal / Day 22: Flight back to Kathmandu Nepal / Day 8: Chhukhung to Island Peak Base Camp Nepal / Day 4: Side hike to prayer flags