Mountain Flight in Nepal

Home to eight out of fourteen mountains over 8000 metres, Nepal is truly a mountain-lover’s paradise. A major chunk of the Hindukush Mountains (Himalayan Range) falls in Nepal. Nepal’s northern border is lined by majestic snow-capped mountains rising high and confident overlooking the Indian sub-continent. Nature lovers, tourists and locals alike, are fascinated by the wonderful view of the mountains with mounatin flight in Nepal.

Many airlines in Nepal operate a special mountain flight along the Himalayan range every morning to enable a close sighting of the mountains. The flights operate in the morning as the visibility is better. More so in Spring and Autumn. Most flights operate a 18-seater with seats one-lined row of seats. If you are sitting on the left, you get a closer view towards the beginning of the flight. If you are sitting on the right, you will get a better view towards the end of the flight. The flight starts from Kathmandu. During the mountain flight you can get wonderful views of almost all major summits in the central and eastern part of Nepal including the Everest, Makalu, Ama Dablam, Gaurishankar, among others.

Mountain flight in Nepal over the Himalayan Range For the traveler who is unable to make a trekking trip to the mountains either because of lack of time or physical fitness, or due to sheer want of the adventure streak, there are mountain flights to simulate the experience.