Mountain Flight in Nepal

In Nepal, seeing the remote corners of the Himalayas need not be a problem. Mountain flights provide the answer. In just a short time, you will be experiencing the Himalayas at such close range it will seem as though you could reach out and touch them.

The mountain 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, we take the passengers almost five nautical miles from the highest peak in the world - Mt. Everest (weather permitting). This flight usually lasts for about an hour. People can enjoy window seats during the entire flight. They can enter inside cockpit from where they can take some spectacular pictures of the world’s tallest mountains

Description of few Mountains that can be seen from the Mt. Flight : -

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.

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
  

How Much Will It Cost?

Cost depends on the choice. Tours by Helicopter are expensive than by Airlines also Airlines have different prices as well.

• From Kathmandu to Mountain : Minimum Cost = $120, Maximum Cost = $150
  


• Use those as a guide. Please contact your travel agent to confirm the latest price
  


• Helicopter Charter can cost upto US$ 2,000 to US$ 4,000 from Kathmandu to Mountain or Kathmandu - Pokhara - Lumbini - Kathmandu
  

Flight Schedules and Hour

Over four Airlines have daily schedules from Kathmandu. Airlines Depart from Kathmandu; varied time from 6:45 AM to 8:00 AM, then return back after an hour of journey. Buddha Airlines offer "Everest Experience" which has more schedules than others, while other airlines offer "Experience of other mountains as well". Flights can be purchased right in Nepal once you get there, or book online from the website of airlines.

Quick Facts

• Most Flights Operate in the Morning
  
  
• Weather Conditions Must be favorable for good views
  


• Free Package comes when you fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara, since the flight takes place parallel to the Himalaya. But you aren't guaranteed for the views here, but guaranteed to travel from one point to another. If you get a flight on a good weather condition, you got yourself a free ticket to mountain flight.
  
• Helicopter is also a great option. So check with Helicopter service providers located in the country.