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Mountain Flight
By arrna Published: 09/16/2010
Mountain Flight offers one of the best experiences of the Himalayas in Nepal. It is suitable for all categories of travelers. For those who are restricted by time from going trekking can get panoramic view of the Himalayas in just an hour.
As the aircraft lifts up and heads towards the east, passengers don’t have to wait too long to find out what is in store for them. There they are – the Himalayas, as they always have been.
First to their far left visitors see Gosaithan, also called Shisha Pangma, Standing at the majestic height of 8,013 m. Immediately to the right of Gosaithan, there appears Dorje Lakpa (6,966 m), a mountain that looks like the number 8 lying down and covered with snow. To the right of Dorje Lakpa is Phurbi-Ghyachu, which looms over the Kathmandu Valley.
As the plane moves along, the mountains come closer and closer. Next on the vision is Choba-Bhamare, the smallest one of the lot at 5,933 m but singularly stubborn as it has never been climbed. Then appears the mountain that is not only prominent in sight but also in spiritually – Gauri-Shankar. Lord Shiva and his consort Gauri are said to protect this mountain, at the proud height of 7,134 m and the summit had a history of unsuccessful attempts till 1979. Gauri-Shankar is sharp and very conspicuous during the mountain flight.
As the plane moves towards the land of the rising sun, the eastern Himalaya a succession of glorious mountains follow. Melungtse, a Plateau – like mountain stretches up to 7,023 m, Chugimago at 6,297 m is still a virgin, waiting to be climbed. At 6,956 m, Numbur mountain resembles a breast, maternal source in the sky providing pure milk to the Shepas of the Solu Khumbu. Next is Karyolung, an intensely white mountain that at 6,511 m gleams with the rising sun. Cho-Oyu is the eighth highest mountain in the world. Reaching a height of 8,201 m, it appears stunningly beautiful from the aircraft.
Next on the menu is Gyanchungkang, at a majestic height of 7,952 m, considered an extremely difficult climb. To the right of Gyanchungkang is Pumori (7,161m). As passengers get closer to Everest. there's Nuptse (7,855 m), which means West Peak, signifying its direction from Everest. Finally, there’s Everest (8,848m) itself, known as Sagarmatha by the Nepalese and Chomolungma by the Tibetans. 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 therein front of the eyes, it remains and enigma, this highest spot on earth.
Though, Mountain Flight is enjoyed by thousands all year, We strongly recommend the time period from February, March, April, October & November as prime time to enjoy the mountain flights.
Mountain Flight Fare
For Nepalese NPR 8,240.00
For Indian Nationality INR 5,150.00
Other Nationality US$ 171.00
Effective Flight Schedule
Agni Air
From To Days Flight No Departure Arrival
KATHMANDU MOUNTAIN DAILY AG-601 0630 0730
KATHMANDU MOUNTAIN DAILY AG-602 0630 0730
Buddha Air
From To Days Flight No Departure Arrival
KATHMANDU EVEREST EXPERIENCE DAILY U4 100 0630 0730
KATHMANDU EVEREST EXPERIENCE DAILY U4 101 0630 0730
KATHMANDU EVEREST EXPERIENCE DAILY U4 102 0630 0730
KATHMANDU EVEREST EXPERIENCE DAILY U4 103 0630 0730
KATHMANDU EVEREST EXPERIENCE DAILY U4 104 0630 0730
KATHMANDU EVEREST EXPERIENCE DAILY U4 201 0730 0830
KATHMANDU EVEREST EXPERIENCE DAILY U4 202 0730 0830
KATHMANDU EVEREST EXPERIENCE DAILY U4 203 0730 0830
KATHMANDU EVEREST EXPERIENCE DAILY U4 204 0730 0830
Guna Airlines
From To Days Flight No Departure Arrival
KATHMANDU MOUNTAIN DAILY GNA 200 0630 0730
KATHMANDU MOUNTAIN DAILY GNA 300 0630 0730
KATHMANDU MOUNTAIN DAILY GNA 400 0630 0730
KATHMANDU MOUNTAIN DAILY GNA 500 0745 0845
KATHMANDU MOUNTAIN DAILY GNA 600 0745 0845
KATHMANDU MOUNTAIN DAILY GNA 700 0745 0845
Yeti Airlines
From To Days Flight No Departure Arrival
KATHMANDU MOUNTAIN DAILY NYT 301 0630 0730
KATHMANDU MOUNTAIN DAILY NYT 302 0635 0735
KATHMANDU MOUNTAIN DAILY NYT 303 0640 0740
KATHMANDU MOUNTAIN DAILY NYT 304 0645 0745
KATHMANDU MOUNTAIN DAILY NYT 401 0745 0845
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View of the Himalayan Range from an aircraft
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