Everest Experience Mountain flight is very popular and common tours for all the travelers in Nepal, more over it is best suitable for those having limited time and want to explore the Himalayas in Nepal as Not all the tourist have time for the trekking in to the Himalayas to explore the Himalayas, so, the Mountain Flight can be the best way to visit and the observe the Himalayas at short period of time.
Many of the Nepal domestic Airlines operate the flights to the mountain every morning from Kathamndu Airport for an hour, First, to their far left visitors will see Gosaithan, also called Shisha Pangma, Standing at the majestic height of 8,013m. Immediately to the right of Gosaithan, there appears Dorje Lakpa (6,966m), 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 5,933m but singularly stubborn as it has never been climbed. Then, there 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 7,134m 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 follows. Melungtse, a Plateau - like mountain stretches up to 7,023m, Chugimago at 6,297m is still a virgin, waiting to be climbed. At 6,956m, Numbur Mountain resembles a breast, maternal source in the sky providing pure milk to the Sherpas of the Solu Khumbu. Next is Karyolung, an intensely white mountain that at 6,511m gleams with the rising sun. Cho-Oyu is the eighth highest mountain in the world. Reaching a height of 8,201m, it appears stunningly beautiful from the aircraft.
Next on the menu is Gyanchungkang, at a majestic height of 7,952m, considered an extremely difficult to climb. To the right of Gyanchungkang is Pumori (7,161m). As passengers get closer to Everest, there's Nuptse (7,855m), 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 there in front of the eyes, it remains an enigma, this highest spot on earth. So, the mountain flight no doubt offers panoramic views and exciting experience as you will encounter with breathtaking massifs of rock and ice.
The Mountains Flights are operated by Buddha Air, Yeti Airlines, Agni Air and Guna Airlines and here at Outfitter Nepal offers mountain flights by all the airlines operating mountain flight in Nepal- Just write an e mail for the cost and the booking.
Outfitter Nepal offers daily Mountain flight through various domestic airlines:
Buddha Air
Yeti Air
Guna Air
Agni Air
