Mountain Flight/Everest Flight (one hour)
A great experience !
Several private airlines
operates daily mountain flight from the Kathmandu airport for one
hour in the morning . Mountain flight is suitable for all categories
of traveler. For those who are restricted by time from going
trekking can get panoramic view of the Himalayas in just an hour.
As the aircraft lifts up and heads towards the east, passengers
don’t have to wait too long to find out what is in store for them.
There they are – the mountains, as they always have been.
First to their far left visitors see Gosaithan, also called Shisha
Pangma, Standing at the majestic height of 8,013 m. Immediately to
the right of Gosaithan, there appears Dorje Lakpa (6,966 m), a
mountain that looks like the number 8 lying down and covered with
snow. To the right of Dorje Lakpa is Phurbi-Ghyachu, which looms
over the Kathmandu Valley.
As the plane moves along, the mountains come closer and closer. Next
on the vision is Choba-Bhamare, the smallest one of the lot at 5,933
m but singularly stubborn as it has never been climbed. Then appears
the mountain that is not only prominent in sight but also in
spiritually – Gauri-Shankar. Lord Shiva and his consort Gauri are
said to protect this mountain, at the proud height of 7,134 m and
the summit had a history of unsuccessful attempts till
1979.Gauri-Shankar is sharp and very conspicuous during the mountain
flight.
As the plane moves towards the land of the rising sun, the eastern
Himalaya a succession of glorious mountains follows. Melungtse, a
Plateau – like mountain stretches up to 7,023 m, Chugimago at 6,297
m is still a virgin, waiting to be climbed. At 6,956 m, Numbur
Mountain resembles a breast, maternal source in the sky providing
pure milk to the Shepas of the Solu Khumbu. Next is Karyolung, an
intensely white mountain that at 6,511 m gleams with the rising sun.
Cho-Oyu is the eighth highest mountain in the world. Reaching a
height of 8,201 m, it appears stunningly beautiful from the
aircraft.
Next on the menu is Gyanchungkang, at a majestic height of 7,952 m,
considered an extremely difficult climb. To the right of
Gyanchungkang is Pumori (7,161m). As passengers get closer to
Everest, there's Nuptse (7,855 m), which means West Peak, signifying
its direction from Everest. Finally, there’s Everest (8,848m)
itself, known as Sagarmatha by the Nepalese and Chomolungma by the
Tibetans. Much has already been written about Everest, but to
actually witness it face to face during a mountain flight is
something else. Even while it looms therein front of the eyes, it
remains and enigma, this highest spot on earth.
Mountain Flight cost Usd 132 for foreigner ( ticket only)
Mountain Flight cost Inr 3613 for indian ( Ticket
only) / Transportation extra. |
Nepal
