Awe-stricken silence is the best way to describe going on a mountain flight to encounter the tallest mountains of this earth. No wonder mountain fly-by has become a popular tourist attraction in Nepal. Four airlines offer regular flights into the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayan mountains. Mountain flights appeal to all category of travelers. For those who are restricted by time or other considerations from going trekking, these flights offer a panoramic view and an up-close feel of the Himalaya.
Travelers take off from Kathmandu in the early morning for an hour's worth of spectacular mountain scenery. As the aircraft lifts up and heads towards the east, passengers don't have to wait long to find out what's in store for them. The mountain flight takes one hour altogether.
Flight
Details:
Flight operation :
Every morning
Duration
1 hour
Mountain ranges/peaks
Mount Everest , Kanchenjunga, Annapurna, Makalu, Ganesh Himal, gauri Shankar, Lhotse, Nuptse, Langtang, Cho-Oyu , Shringi Himal, manaslu, Lamjung Himal, Dhaulagiri and many named and unnamed mountain ranges/peaks
Best Season
The best season for mountain flight is
form September through May
Awe-stricken silence is the best way to describe going on a mountain flight to encounter the tallest mountains of this earth. No wonder mountain fly-by has become a popular tourist attraction in Nepal. Four airlines offer regular flights into the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayan mountains. Mountain flights appeal to all category of travelers. For those who are restricted by time or other considerations from going trekking, these flights offer a panoramic view and an up-close feel of the Himalaya.
