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About
Mountain Flights
For the traveller who is unable to make a trekking trip
to the mountains either because of lack time or physical
fitness, or due to sheer want of the adventure streak,
there are mountain flights to simulate the experience.
For millennia, the Himalayas have had a grip on the
world's imagination. The sheer majesty and grandeur of
the lofty, snow-capped mountains have inspired awe,
curiosity and reverence.
Tens of thousands of visitors from the world over come
to Nepal annually, as English climber George Leigh
Mallory would say, because they are there. But not all
who visit the Himalayan kingdom can afford the time and
the stamina to be on the mountains. You can, however,
afford to be with us on our exhilarating Himalayan
Spectacular that shows you the mountains from the
closest range possible.
FAQs
What to
expect during the flight? The one hour
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 earth experience. The aircraft takes off and
heads eastward and almost immediately, the peaks come
into view. The first peak that appears on your horizon
is the majestic Gosaithan, standing 8,013m tall. To its
right, appears Dorje Lhakpa (6,966m), looking like a
massive figure of 8, lying prone and covered in snow. To
its right is Phurbi Chyachu, which looms over the
Kathmandu Valley.
Next on your vision is Choba Bhamare, rather small in
this company at 5,933m, but singularly stubborn as it
remains unconquered to this day. Then comes Mt.
Gaurishanker (7,134m), standing out sharp and
conspicuous-Hindus believe that Lord Shiva and his
consort Parvati protect this mountain.
As the flight move toward the eastern Himalaya, a
succession of majestic mountains follows. Melungtse,
with a plateau-like top stand at 7,023m; Chugimago is at
6,297m, and still remains to be scaled. Mt. Numbur
stands at 6,956m. Then, Karyolung, a gleaming-white
mountain at 6,511m, and cho-Oyu, the sixth highest in
the world at 8,021 m.
The last and most exciting stretch of the journey takes
you close to the 7,952m tall Gyanchungkang, which is
considered an extremely tough climb. To its right is
Pumori at 7,161m and Nuptse at 7,855m. Finally, there is
Mt. Everest itself (8,848m), called Sagarmatha by the
Nepalese and Chomolungma by the Tibetans. It is an
altogether different feeling as one comes face to face
with the world's tallest and most enigmatic of
mountains. Mountain flights are also conducted from
Pokhara.
Can we
charter? Helicopters and Aircraft are
also available for charter use, especially for group
treks and expeditions. STOL (Short Take Off and Landing)
airstrips are located throughout the country.
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