Mountain Flight
Where else would you go for an hour of escape
for a panoramic view of the Himalaya for an eternal
memory? Nepal.
Over four airlines offer regular flights into
the snow-capped peaks of the Himalaya. Travelers
take off from Kathmandu in the early morning.
Soon as you leave the ground, the menu is served
to you instantly.
The first mountain to view is Gosaithan 8013m
followed by Dorje Lakpa 6966m, then comes the
Gauri Shanker 7134m. After Gauri Shanker you have
Melungtsee and Chugimago. The Mount Pumori comes
in front of your nose right after Gyachungkang,
which stretches 7952m.
Everyone waits for the final item on the menu.
Here comes the mother of all mountains, the Mount
Everest 8848m, the highest point on earth. Nepalese
call Mount Everest as "Sagarmatha" and
"Chomolungma" by the Tibetans. Spectacular
views of the mountains with a wonderful mountain
flight experience will leave with you an unforgettable
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Quick
Facts
- Most Flights Operate in the Morning
- Weather Conditions Must be favorable
for good views
- Helicopter is also a great option.
So check with Helicopter service providers
located in the country.
Best Seasons for Mountain Flight
in Nepal
Sightseeing of mountains are best on clear
sky day with maximum Sun. While following
months are regarded as the best months,
you should always check local weather before
your journey. A bad weather is always possible
even in the best month. Best Months Are:
- February
- March
- April
- October
- November
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The Everest Experience
Flight
The Everest Experience flight gives the best opportunity
to get the closest and the best view of Mount Everest
(8,850mts) & other mountains such as; Shisa
Pangma (8,013m), Gauri Shanker (7,134m), Melungtse
(7,023m), Cho Oyu (8,201m), Pumori (8,171m), Nuptse
(7,855m), Lhotse (8,516m) & Amadablam (6,856m).
The flights are operated every morning from Kathmandu
airport which fly at an average altitude of 6,500
- 7,000 meters. Circling Mount Amadabalm to enter
the Khumbu valley, the flight can reach almost five
nautical miles from the highest peak in the world
- Mt. Everest (weather permitting). This flight
usually lasts for about an hour. Each passenger
will be provided with individual window seats (guaranteed)
during the entire flight. Moreover, all the passengers
are invited to the cockpit from where they can take
some spectacular pictures of the world’s tallest
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