Trip code | |
Package name | Everest Mountain Flight from Kathmandu |
Duration | 1 |
Max. elevation | m |
Level | Beginner |
Transportation | Ground & Air Transportation |
Accomodation | |
Starts at | Kathmandu |
Ends at | Kathmandu |
Trip route | |
Cost | USD 250 per person |
Rise early by 5 am and be ready at 5:30 am for the Everest Mountain Flight. Skipping breakfast for later and getting ready, the Treklanders Adventures staff will receive you at the hotel. For a short drive of less than an hour or 45 minutes to the domestic air terminal. Then check-in at the respective airline's counter, and after getting the boarding pass, proceed for a security checkup. As flight time gets announced, then make way to the aircraft parking, and get on board as per the seat allocated.
By 6:30 am or 7 am. The plane lifts off from the runway, then enjoy, the alluring scenery of Kathmandu city and the valley. Surrounded by tiers of rolling green hills dotted by rows of terraces and farm villages. As the plane gets higher views of the snow-capped mountain range appear, overlooking Manaslu and Ganesh Himal towards the west. The plane diverts east with views of Langtang and Jugal Himal range in the north with majestic Gaurishankar.
As the plane heads further north-east views of Numbur, Cho-Oyu, and Mt. Everest with Lhotse and Nuptse Peaks. Includes most of the mountains of the Khumbu Himal range with Mt. Makalu and as far as Kanchenjunga in the far east.
The captain and stewards also announce the names of the famous mountains including Mt. Everest. After half an hour, the plane drives back to Kathmandu, where passengers are seated on opposite sides.
Can catch the views of the whole Himalayan range of peaks, as well as of the country's beautiful green landscapes. After the exciting scenic moments, the plane makes a landing, and then the walk leads to the exit from the airport. The airline staff hands you a memorable gift, a certificate in appreciation for taking part in the Everest Mountain Flight.
From the terminal walk to the car park for a short drive back to the hotel. After a most exciting, mesmerizing moment and feeling worth the experience in joining on Everest Mountain Flight.
In Nepal, there are several private airlines, that operate the domestic sector and Everest Mountain Flight. Nepal Airlines is the national carrier for both domestic and international with 2 Airbus A 330-200 viz-9 N ALY aircraft with 256 Economy class and 18 Business class. A major domestic airline is Buddha Air with Twin Turbo Engine aircraft. Saurya Airlines, Shree Airlines, Simrik Airlines, Tara Air, and Yeti Airlines with SAAB-340, or Jet Stream Engine. Some of the airlines with smaller aircraft for mountainous short runways and parking. Only Dornier and Twin Otter similar model aircraft are suitable for mountain airports, like Lukla, Jomsom Jhupal so on.
The Everest Mountain Flight operates from 6 a.m. onwards till late morning time on good weather, with a fine clear day.