Everest Mountain Flight

Overview

Head on to a thrilling experience of a lifetime. Flying parallel with the highest mountain range in the world. Soaking in the grandeur views of the topography from the comfort of the aircraft. The Everest Mountain Flight is a perfect opportunity to witness the beauty of Nepal from a different perspective. A flight that leads you flying across valleys and deep into the mountain country.

The Everest Mountain Flight is scheduled every morning at 6:15 AM from the domestic airport in Kathmandu. As the mountain weather may deteriorate in higher elevations obscuring the mountain views the flight takes off early in the morning. The flight lasts around an hour taking you to the top of the world and witnessing the panoramic view of the Himalayas.

The flight takes you towards the eastern section of the country. As the aircraft takes off and gain altitude catch the first glimpse of the mighty Himalayas. Shisha Pangma, nestling at a majestic height of 8,013 meters/ 26,290 feet. Right of Shisha Pangma Dorje Lhakpa standing at all its grandeur at 7,000 meters/ 22,000 feet. Next witness Phurbi-Chyachu.

As the plane heads deeper into the Himalayas witness the majestic peak of Choba-Bhamare one of the unclimbed peaks of the region. Next witness Gauri-Shanker, Melungtse, Chugimago, Number, and Karyolung shining like white sheets behind the blue skyline. Next, witness the sixth highest mountain in the world.

Admiring the greater Himalayan range catch a glimpse of Gyachungkang, Pumori, and Nuptse. As you pass Nuptse witness the highest mountain of them all: Mount Everest. Nestled at an elevation of 8,849 meters/ 29032 feet dwarfing all the peaks around. Additionally catch glimpse of various other endless mountain peaks, glaciers, and river networks.

The aircraft retraces the same route, offering passengers a second look at the Himalayas on the way back to Kathmandu.