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Mountain Flights

 Where else would you go for an hour of escape for a panoramic view of the Himalayas for an eternal memory. Nepal. Over four airlines offer regular flights into the snow-capped peaks of the Himalaya. Travelers take off from Kathmandu in the early morning. Soon as you leave the ground, t he menu is served to you instantly.

Mountain flight is a much easier way to see the Nepali Himalayan peaks. Most flights are in mornings and operate at all times except in the monsoon seasons of June and July. Air planes fly along the Himalayan range and also beyond for passengers to get a good view of the Himalayan range. All the domestic airlines of Nepal offer various forms of mountain flights.

The flight takes you within camera range of some of the highest peaks in the world, and cruising this close to the awe-inspiring massifs of rock and ice is an out-of-this world experience.

A few domestic airlines offer mountain flight from Kathmandu to see Mt. Everest. This unique experience gives visitors a quick glance at Nepal's untamed landscapes and a fly-past through the world's tallest peak.

The first mountain to view is Gosaithan 8013m followed by Dorje Lakpa 6966m, then comes the Gauri Shanker 7134m. After Gauri Shanker you have Melungtsee and Chugimago. The Mount Pumori comes in front of your nose right after Gyachungkang which stretches 7952m.
Everyone waits for the final item on the menu. Here comes the mother of all mountains, the Mount Everest 8848m, the highest point on earth. Mount Everest is called as Sagarmatha by the Nepalese and Chomolungma by the Tibetans. Spectacular views of the mountains with a wonderful mountain flight experience will leave with you an unforgettable memories.

 


Airplane
For those who are restricted by time or other considerations from going trekking, there are mountain flights that offer a panoramic encounter with the highest peaks on earth. The plane departs from Kathmandu and flies alongside the Himalaya to give you eye-level views of the snow peaks and then brings you back in one hour. Cruising close to the awesome massifs of rock and ice, the flight presents a mind-boggling sight.

Helicopter
In Nepal, going to remote corners of the Himalaya by helicopter is guaranteed to be an exciting activity. Since the whirlybird needs only a small landing space, it can be hired to take tourists to whichever destination and at whatever time they want to go. Of course, amazing mountain views are just one part of the ticket.

 
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