Mountain Flight
Early this morning, you’ll transfer to the airport for a 06.30 am, one-hour scenic flight over the majestic Himalayan range and around sacred Mt. Everest. It is the most impressive bird’s-eye-view to be had anywhere in the world. The first major mountain you’ll see is Gosaithan, also called Shisha Pangma, standing at the majestic height of 8,013 m. immediately to the right of Gosaithan, there appears Dorge Lakpa (6,966 m), a mountain that looks like the number 8 lying down and is covered with snow.
As the plane moves along, the mountains come closer and closer, As you approach you’ll see a mountain that is not only prominent in sight but also spirituality: Gauri-Shanker. Lord Shiva (shanker) and his consort Garui are said to protect this mountain at the proud height of 7,134 m. And summit had a history of unsuccessful. Until 1979. As the plane moves towards the land of rising sun, the eastern Himalayas, a succession of glorious mountain follow. Melungtse, a plateau like mountain, stretches up to 7,023m. Chhugimago at 6,297 m. is still a virgin, waiting to be climbed. At 6,956 m, Number Mountain resembles a breast, maternal source in the sky providing pure milk to the Sherpas of the Solukhumbu. Next is Karyolung , an intensely white mountain that at 6,511m gleams with the rising sun. Cho-Oyu is the eight highest mountains in the world, reaching a height of 8,201m, it appears stunningly beautiful from the aircraft.
As you get closer to Everest, there’s Nuptse (7,855 m), which means West peak, signifying its direction from Everest. Finally there’s Everest (8848 m) 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 there in front of the eyes, it remains an enigma, this highest spot on earth.
Fly above these kings of the world-the mighty Himalayas. You will be awe-inspired by the majestic 8,000-meter snow-capped peaks during this once a lifetime opportunity to witness a panoramic view of these natural wonders. A trip to Nepal must include this wonderful experience.
Afterwards, with your guide continue your exploration of Kathmandu and environs. A harmonious amalgam of Hindu energy and Buddhist tranquillity, Kathmandu is synonymous with a far-flung outpost, and to this day it remains a mystical, medieval aura that may leave you feeling like you’ve stepped through a looking glass. Its narrow alleyways wind past eight World Heritage sites.