Mount Everest Flight

While in Kathmandu, why not experience the spectacular sight of Mount Everest? Instead of trekking for days to gain a good view of this must-see landmark you could see it in under an hour! We fly with either Buddha Air or Mountain Air who both operate modern Raytheon Beechcraft 1900 aircraft. These hold between 16 and 18 people and as the seating is only two abreast everyone is guaranteed a window seat.

The flight takes you out of the Kathmandu valley. As you ascend you can see the sights of Swayambhunath (the monkey temple) and Bodhnath Stupas. You soon gain height and begin to see views of 8000m giants; Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Cho Oyu and Lhotse as well as literally hundreds of other peaks, spires and pinnacles.

After 20 minutes in the air, Everest comes into view and you will all be invited up to the cockpit to talk to the captain, who will point out some of the famous peaks.

The aircraft cruises at a height of 25,000 feet (below the peak of Everest which stands at 29,028 feet/8,848 m). You come within 5 nautical miles of the giant peak..

Price £120 per person