Mountain Flight In Nepal
1-day trip
USD 215 per person
Mountain flights offer passengers a spectacular view of the Himalayan peaks. Theone-hour mountain flight takes within camera range of some of the highest peaks in the world. The flight operates very early at the morning to catch the Mountain View clearly on daily bases starting from 6:30 AM till 9:30 AM only.
Morning for an hour is worth of spectacular mountain scenery. As the aircraft lifts up and heads towards the east, passengers do not have to wait too long to find out what is in store for them. There they are – the mountains, 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 until 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 is Nuptse (7,855 m), which means West Peak, signifying its direction from Everest. Finally, there is 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.
Description of few Mountains that can be seen from the Mt. Flight: –
- Langtang (7234m):
The first mountain, which can be seen, is Langtang. The valley of Langtang, which is not visible from the mountain flight, is consideredthe most beautiful in the completely Himalayan region.
- 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.
- DorjeLakpa (6975m):
This mountain has a Tibetan name, which means “the mountains of many sacred Thunderbolts”. This mountain is consideredHoly Mountain for Buddhists and climbing permission was given only in 1964, and it was not climbed until 1981.
- Gauri-Sanker (7134m):
This single mountain has two peaks and 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.
- 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.
- 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.You will also get Certificate of Completion from Airlines.
Annapurna Region Flightseeing Tour
Annapurna Experience is a close-encounter mountain flight-seeing tour of Annapurna Range. Touch the Himalayas from the windows of the aircraft, the mountain flight is not something you want to miss because of its massive aerial sightseeing above the Himalayan ranges.
Annapurna Experience operates from Pokhara in the early morning. The flight is around 30 minutes with a guaranteed window seat. During the course of flight, you will witness fantastic Himalayan peaks, lakes and glaciers of various peaks of Pokhara.
While flying, you can see Mt. Annapurna, Mt.Dhaulagiri, Mt. Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Mt. Lamjung and Mt. Manaslu. The first one to come to view is Mt. Dhaulagiri, a seventh highest mountain in the world with an altitude of 8,172m. After Dhaulagiri, you can have magnificent views of Annapurna I (8,091m) and Machhapuchhre (6,993m). Moving on, further sights of Annapurna III (7,555m), Annapurna IV (7,525m) and Annapurna II (7,939m) can be seen respectively. Your mountain flight experience ends with an extremely beautiful panorama of Lamjung (6,932m) and Manaslu (8,163m).
After the completion of the flight, many will be left with the experience of a lifetime. Some exchange euphoria while others gaze in silence contemplating the things they had just witnessed. One cannot simply explain this profound odyssey but to feel the sheer sensation of Goosebumps while gliding over the mountains is as you have notched up a billion dollars. Moreover, to conclude this incredible journey, every passenger is given certificates with their names, proving that they have been on this unforgettable flight. In addition, you can gleam while claiming to have been to the mountains, over and beyond.
- Flight starts at 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM early in the morning
- Witness fantastic Himalayan peaks, lakes and glaciers
- 30 minutes flight with guaranteed window seat
Come and Fly With Us.
List of the Domestic Airlines Operating Mountain Flights:
(1.) Buddha Air (2.) Yeti Airlines (3.) Simrik Airlines (4.) Saurya Airlines (5.) Shree Airlines
Cost Includes:
Everest Mountain flight ticket for 1 hour
Both way Airport Transfer by private car from Hotel to Airport
Airport departure tax
Trip Fact
Duration1 days / nights
Group Size Min. 1pax + Above
Activities Mountain Flight
FAQ'S Of Mountain Flight
Answer: It is a flying experience unlike any other – an hour journey that takes you to the Nepalese section of the Himalayas. All you need to do is sit safe aboard your flight and have fun!
A: The flight first takes you to the eastern section of Nepal’s Himalayas, the Kanchenjunga ranges before heading towards the Mahalangur, Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges. Besides eight of the world’s highest peaks, Mount Everest (8848m), Kanchenjunga (8586m), Lhotse (8516m), Makalu (8485m), Cho Oyo (8201m), Dhaulagiri (8167m), Manaslu (8163m) and Annapurna (8091m), you will see some high-altitude landmarks during your flight.
The following mountain can be seen during the trip (all depends upon the weather).
Shisha Pangma (8013 m) – Gosaithan
Gauri Shankar (7134 m) – Hindu goddess Gauri and her Consort Shankar
Cho-Oyo (8201 m) – World’s 6th highest mountain
Everest (8848 m) – World’s 1st highest mountain (also known as Sagarmatha)
Lhotse ( 8516 m) – World’s 4th highest mountain
Makalu (8463 m) – World’s 5th highest mountain
Langtang Lirung (7234 m)
Dorje – Lakpa (6966 m)
Phurbi – Ghyachu (6637 m)
Choba -Bhamre (5970 m)
Melungtse (7181 m)
Chugimago (6297 m)
Pigferago (6620 m)
Numbur (6957 m)
Karyolung (6511 m)
Gyachung Kang(7652 m)
Pumori (7161 m)
Nuptse (7855 m)
Ama Dablam (6812 m)
Chamlang (7319 m)
A: Mountain flights operate year-round but we suggest you fly between February – May and September – December as recommended by many. During these seasons, the skies are clear, giving you an unobstructed view of the mountains from your airplane window. By the way, all flights take-off between 6:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. just to make sure you are there to see the sun’s ray striking the snow giants.
A: Five airline companies, Buddha, Yeti, Saurya, Shree and Simrik operate mountain flights. The aircrafts are usually 19-78-seater.
Beech craft 1900D – 19 seater
ATR 42-320–24 seater
ATR 72-500- 36 seater
A: All flights take-off from the Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal.
A: Do not worry, we have this. One of the benefits of booking with us is that we pick you up from wherever you are staying and take you to the airport. YES, even for 6.30 a.m. flights!
A: The flight time is one hour but at the end, it will seem too short.
A: YES. We make sure you get a window seat because you can’t take good photos from the aisle seat, can you?
A: The highest elevation you reach is about 25,000 ft, just at eye-level with the mountains – flying higher than that would mean the mountains would look tiny from your airplane window.
A: The tricky part is not identifying the mountains that you see, the crew onboard will do it for you, but you will have a hard time pronouncing their names. You will get a mountain profile before the flight so that you can check and identify the mountains by yourself.
A: We are still wondering why the weather is so unpredictable high up in the mountains. However, we know from experience that there are fewer weather-related cancellations from February-May and September-December. If in case your flight is cancelled due to bad weather, we will book the next day’s flight for you.
A: Of course, you will. You will just need to ask the flight attendant for the refund, which will take not more than a week. You will be charged 35 percent in the case of refunds.
A: We are a travel agent but you will have to pay the same price even if you book directly through the airlines. Additionally, booking with us is free of hassles, and, we offer you airport transfers as well.
A: In the case of delayed flights due to weather or other reasons, we will book the next day’s flight for you. However, you will have to pay for the next day’s airport transfer. In the case of cancellations 24 hours before a flight, we will charge you a 25 pc service fee. A cancellation within 24 hours of confirmed flight and no show, however, means no refund.
Note: Mt. Flights are operated from Pokhara too. You can view the Annapurna ranges, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Manaslu and many more.
Mount Everest Flight Reservation Form
info@sworna.com
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