About Trip:
Take off from Kathmandu airport in the early morning for a spectacular mountain flight to discover the majestic scenery of the Himalayas. For those who can’t go trekking in the mountains themselves, get a panoramic view of the Himalayas in just an hour-long flight. As the aircraft takes off and heads towards the east, you won't have to wait long to find out what's in store for you. First, to your far left, you will see Gosaithan, also called Shisha Pangma, standing at the majestic height of 26,290 feet (8,013 meters). Immediately to the right of Gosaithan, you will Dorje Lhakpa appear (22,000 feet or 7,000 meters), a mountain that almost looks like a figure 8 lying in the snow. To the right of Dorje Lakpa is Phurbi-Chyachu, which looms over the Kathmandu Valley. As the plane glides along, the mountains come closer and closer. Next on the vision is Buddha Air Mountain Choba-Bhamare, the smallest mountain of the lot, but singularly stubborn as it has never been climbed. Then appears the mountain that is not only prominent in sight but also in its spirituality, Gauri-Shanker. Lord Shiva and his consort Gauri are said to protect this mountain, which was first successfully climbed only in 1979.
The mountains of Melungtse and Chugimago are next on the tour, the latter of which is still waiting to be climbed. Numbur and Karyolung, an intensely white mountain, will gleam with the rising sun as we carry on deeper into the mountain range. We will then pass Cho-Oyu, the sixth highest mountain in the world, reaching a height of 27,000 feet (8,201 meters). Gyachungkang, Pumori and Nuptse, each over 22,000 feet (7,000 meters) in height, will mark our path towards the highest mountain of them all: Mount Everest. Known as Sagarmatha by the Nepalese and Chomolungma by the Tibetans, this unbelievable mountain stretches 29,021 feet (8,848 meters) into the sky. Much has already been written about Everest, but to actually witness it face to face during a mountain flight is something else. Even while it looms there in front of the eyes, it remains a remarkable place, this highest spot on earth.
Trip Fact
- Trip Name: Mount Everest Flight Panoramic View
- Trip Code: EVEREST-VREFFC
- Country: Nepal
- Type: Luxury Tour,Private Tour
- Activities: AIR & HELICOPTER TOURS ,HELI-SKIING
- Experiences: Nature ,Luxury
- Multi-Language Guide: Hindi,Japanese,English,German,Italian,Chinese,French
Trip Grade
- Activity
What to expect ?
- Snow-capped mountains
- Aerial views of Himalayas and Mt. Everest
Itinerary
Day 1: On this day, Early in the morning at 5:30 AM our private car will drive to the airport, mountain flight starts at 6:30 AM. A popular activity from Kathmandu is to take an early morning scenic mountain flight along the spine of the Himalaya for close-up views of Mt. Everest and other peaks from a distance of just 5 nautical miles. All major airlines offer the hour-long flight and each passenger on 6 to 30 seat turboprops is guaranteed a window seat. The quality of the view depends on weather conditions. If the flight is canceled due to bad weather, airlines offer a full refund. When the flight is finished, our car will bring you back to the hotel.
When you do Mountain flight, you will get a certificate.
Cost Details
Price Include:
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Round-trip flights on small plane
Price Exclude
- All personal expenses
Additional Services
CHILD FRIENDLY
Where to meet ?
We will provide you meeting location after reservation is confirmed.
Faqs
Trip Notes
If Cancelled the Mountain Flight
If the mountain flight is canceled due to weather or the weather prevented you from seeing the mountains, please make a complaint to your airlines and ask them to cancel the stamp on your ticket for a full refund. If the Mountain Flight is canceled we will fully refund you.
Travel Insurance:
Travel insurance is highly recommended and is, in fact, compulsory should you be going Mountain Flight. We require that, at a minimum, you are covered for personal injury, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, helicopter rescue, loss of luggage, etc. strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. Please check with your insurance company that adventure activities are covered in your policy, as some companies do not cover such things. You must carry proof of insurance certificate with you on the holiday.