As soon as you arrive home from Nepal, you’re likely to be asked,did you see Mt. Everest? But trekking there If you don’t have the time for that, opt for a mountain flight, where everyone has their very own window seat for unobstructed views of the Himalayas. The mountains are so close it feels as though you could almost touch them from the window of your plane.
All you need to do is wake up and head to the domestic airport (flights leave between 6 and 8am), settle into your seat, take out that video camera, and admire the views. Let Encounters Nepal arrange your mountain flights for a streamlined experience.
What one guest said about their mountain flight
Recently I visited Nepal and had only very happily memorable encounters with "Encounters Nepal". Rishi immediately organised this flight for me on the day when I wished to go, picked me up from my hotel at 6.am on the morning of the flight and was there at the airport to meet me afterwards.The flight with Yeti Airlines was a magical experience. Everyone has a window seat. We took off a little after the scheduled departure time once the early fog had cleared and, within minutes, were soaring past the towering snow clad caps of the Langtag Range.We flew for 45 minutes parallel to the ranges and the stewardess pointed out the various peaks as they came into view. set against the dazzling blue of the early morning, the rugged, mountainous terrain evoked sighs of awe from all on the plane, especially when we each had our turn to view the scene from the cockpit. Not once did I feel anxiety about our proximity to the seemingly endless stretch of mighty mountains alongside which we just seemed to float, as the views were just so impressive. Everest appeared, a great exultant pyramid jutting into the sky, caressed softly on its mighty peak by a faint wisp of sunlit cloud. The mood on the plane was one of awestruck happiness. If you are seated on the left side of the plane you are closer to the mountains on the outward flight but if you sit on the right, you have the view up even closer on the return journey. It was good to be met afterwards by Rishi who seemed genuinely happy for me when I returned, so delighted after the exhilarating flight.
How much does it cost to fly to Everest?
A flight to view Everest costs approx. $240 per person and takes you past Mt Everest with scenic views of the Himalayas. When booking your ticket you can choose between window or aisle seats depending on availability.
How do I book a mountain flight in Nepal?
To book any type of mountain flight in Nepal, you’ll need to contact a licensed travel or trekking agency, such as Encounters Nepal. They can arrange for you an exciting mountain flight for you . Airlines providing mountain flight services in Nepal are Buddha Air, Yeti Airlines and Simrik Air.
Do planes fly over Mt Everest?
Mt. Everest stands at over 8,800 metres, Although there are commercial aeroplanes that can fly at this height most routes don’t fly over Mt. Everest or the Himalayas for safety reasons.
Can we go to Everest by helicopter?
You can take a helicopter tour up to Everest Base Camp but not to the summit of Mt Everest. Flying to Everest by helicopter is a popular tour activity and takes about 3 to 4 hours from Kathmandu.
