This
Mountain was discovered in 1852 and is the highest mountain
of the world, is named after Sir George Everest, and English
surveyor. Sagarmatha, top of the universe, is the name giver
by Nepal which means, “mother of the world”
and Chomolongma in Tibetan. Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing
Norgey Sherpa were first to climb Everest on May 25, 1953.
As a coronation gift to Queen Elizabeth II.
We offer you a panoramic encounter with
the highest majestic Mountains on earth. The 14 setter comfortable
plane departs from Kathmandu and flies along side the Himalaya
to give you eye level views of the snow peaks and then brings
you in one hour. Cruising close to the awesome massifs of
rock and ice, the flight presents a mind -boggling sight.
When the plane takes off and heads towards
the east you will see Gosiankund also called Shisha Pangma,
standing at the majestic height of 8013m. With in a minute
to the right of Gosiankund, there appears Dorge Lakpa 6966m.To
the right of Dorge Lakpa is Phurbi Chyachu, which looms
over the Kathmandu Valley.
As the plane glides along, the mountains
come closer and closer. Next the vision Is Choba Bhamare,
the smallest on of the lot at 5933m. Then appears the mountain
that is not only prominent in sight but also in spirituality
Gauri Shankar.Lord Shankar [Shiva] and his consort Gauri
are said to protect this mountain, at the proud height of
7134m.and summit had a history of unsuccessful attempts
till 1979. Gauri -Shankar is sharp and very conspicuous
during the mountain flight. As the plane moves toward the
land of the rising sun, the eastern Himalaya, a succession
of glorious mountains follow Melungtse, a plateau like mountain,
stretches up to 7023m.Chugimago at 6297mis still virgin,
waiting to be climbed. At 6956m. Numbur Mountain resembles
a breast, the maternal source in the sky providing pure
milk to the Sherpas of the Solukhumbu.
Next is Kayrolung, an intensely white
mountain that at 6511m. gleams with the rising sun. Cho-Oyu
is the sixth highest mountain in the world. Reaching a height
of 8201m. It appears stunningly beautiful from the Aircraft.
Next in the menu is Gyachungkang, at the majestic height
of 7952m. Considered an extremely difficult climb. To the
Right of Gyachungkang is Pomori 7161m. As you get closer
to Everest there is Nuptse 7855m. Which means west peak,
signifying its direction From Everest.
Name of the Mountains that can be seen
from Mountain flight
Langtang (7234m):
The first mountain, which can be seen,
is Langtang. The valley of Langtang, which is not visible
from the mountain flight, is considered to be the most beautiful
in the whole Himalayan region.
Gosainthan (8013m):
The mountain lies on the Nepal – Tibetan border. Tibetan
name for this mountain is Shisapangma. She is related with
many Hindu Mythologies especially of Shiva.
Dorje Lakpa (6975m):
This mountain has a Tibetan name, which
means “the mountains of many sacred Thunderbolts”.
This mountain is considered to be holy mountain for Buddhists
and climbing permission was given only in 1964, and it was
not climbed until 1981.
Gauri–Sanker (7134m):
This single mountain has two peaks and
also has two names together because the Hindus believe that
the mountain looks like the pair of Gods Shiva and Gouri.
This holy mountain was restricted till 1977 for the climbers.
It was only in 1979 that an American – Nepal group
reached the summit.
Lhotse: (8516m):
As this mountain lies to the south of
Everest, name given by the Sherpas is Lhotse, which means”
South Peak”. The first ascent of this mountain took
place in 1956 by the Swiss.
Mount Everest (8848m):
| Flight Operation: |
Every day in the morning |
| Season |
The best season is from September through May |
| Name of Airlines: |
Buddha Air / Yeti Air |
| Flight duration: |
1 hour. |
| Cost: |
US$ 162.00 per person |
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| Note: Children
below 12 years pay 50% of adult fare. |
The above price is inclusive of 2%
insurance tax.
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| Excludes: |
Airport tax approx. US$
2.40 per person, Airport
drop off & pick up extra cost required. |
