A Mountain flight gives you the opportunity to experi  ence spectacular views of the Himalayas. It’s a must do for any visitor to Nepal and one of the most popular activities amongst visitors. Wandering in the sky you will observe the natural serenity, beautiful mountain valleys, large open clear sky, lush flora and fauna of the valley and sights of nature and wonder during a mountain flight you will encounter the tallest mountains in the world, giving you spectacular views of Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga, the Tibetan plateau and many others. It is a popular and enchanting tourist attraction of Nepal.
The planes are small 18 seaters and everyone gets the chance to take a window seat so you want miss any of the views. You should bring your camera along to capture the moment and take pictures of these splendid peaks.
You can take a scenic 1 hour mountain flight form the domestic airport in Kathmandu. This flight is ideal for people who are short of time and didn’t go trekking or just for anyone who wants to take in the splendid pleasure of the Everest panorama. A mountain flight is taken early in the morning and can be tailored into any Gokyo Treks program. Flights depart daily, weather permitting. Should your flight be cancelled you will receive your money back or be able to take the flight on a later date. |
1. Langtang (7234m):
The first mountain, which can be seen, is Langtang. The valley of Langtang, which is not visible from the mountain flight, is considered to be the most beautiful in the whole Himalayan region.
2. Gosainthan (8013m):
The mountain lies on the Nepal - Tibetan border. Tibetan name for this mountain is Shisapangma. She is related with many Hindu Mythologies especially of Shiva.
3. DorjeLakpa (6975m):
This mountain has a Tibetan name, which means "the mountains of many sacred Thunderbolts". This mountain is considered to be holy mountain for Buddhists and climbing permission was given only in 1964, and it was not climbed until 1981.
4. Gauri-Sanker (7134m):
This single mountain has two peaks and also has two names together because the Hindus believe that the mountain looks like the pair of Gods Shiva and Gouri. This holy mountain was restricted till 1977 for the climbers. It was only in 1979 that an American - Nepal group reached the summit.
5. Lhotse (8516m):
As this mountain lies to the south of Everest, name given by the Sherpas is Lhotse, which means" South Peak". The first ascent of this mountain took place in 1956 by the Swiss.
6. Mount Everest (8848m):
This Mountain was discovered in 1852 and is the highest mountain of the world, is named after Sir George Everest, and English surveyor. Sagarmatha, top of the universe, is the name giver by Nepal which means, "mother of the world" and Qomolongma in Tibetan. Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgey Sherpa were first to climb Everest on May 25, 1953. As a coronation gift to Queen Elizabeth.
Program Outline:
The program starts right from the TIA (Tribhuvan International Airport, capital Airport) and the flight will last for 1 hour but each and every moments after you leave the ground will be unforgettable because you'll fly across the Himalayan range and no wonder the "Top of the world", The Everest-8848 m.
Cost for the Mountain flights is : US $: 146 + Tax : Each person
Flight duration time: 1 hrs ( From Kathmandu airport - kathmandu airport) |
