Everest Mountain Flight

The Everest Mountain flight is one of the most thrilling activities that you can take while you are in Nepal. The Flight happens every morning at 6.30 AM from Kathmandu Domestic Airport. It is an hour-long non-stop flight over the Himalayas, including Mount Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Nuptse, Gokyo Valley, and the Himalayan Glacier range of the Khumbu region. It takes you close to the Himalayas as much as possible, which is one of the lifetime experiences to see the world’s highest mountain. You will get plenty of opportunities to take pictures from the cockpit as well.

On the Everest Mountain flight, Everyone gets confirmed window seats for the flight to view all of the Himalayas. Maps are available of the mountain ranges so one can identify the various important peaks. The hostesses are there if you have questions. Should the weather not be suitable, you will be either offered a refund or the option to fly again. The cost of the flight is USD 250 for foreigners and INR 10500 for Indian Nationals. Golden Nepal Holidays provides free transport for airport drop-off and pickup. 

Highlights of the Flights 

•    Flight starts at 6:15 AM
•    Mt. Everest is 20 miles from your window
•    Witness fantastic Himalayan peaks, lakes, and glaciers
•     50-minute flight with guaranteed window seat 

Cost Included: 

• Pickup and drop off from your Hotel by Private Vehicle 
• One Hour Scenic Flight over the Himalaya 
• Flight Certificate 
• Lifetime memory 

The flight usually lasts between 50 minutes and an hour. The planes take off either from TIA, Kathmandu. During the flight, you will catch a glimpse of 20 of the highest peaks to the East of Nepal, starting from the Langtang Lirung peak, which is the closest peak to Kathmandu, then move towards Mt. Everest in the East and finally fly to Chamlang peak. From there, the plane takes a turn, and the passengers get a second look at the view while they make their way back to Kathmandu.

The mountain flight not only allows you to enjoy fantastic views but also helps you to understand the geography of Nepal. Although mountain flights do not have a long history, it has gained popularity among tourists for the beauty that it promises. Different reputed domestic airlines like Buddha Air and Yeti Airlines provide mountain flights every day, early in the mornings, when the Himalayas’ views are the best!