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.
The plane flies parallel from the Central to Mid-East Himalayan range, including most of the famous peaks with Mt. Everest. The view of Everest and Lhotse with adjoining peaks of Khumbu Himal is viewed at approx. 33 km or 20 miles, air distance, from the window of the plane.
Not exactly, as weather and season wise, for the views of Himalayan peaks as well for other adventures. The best favored seasons are spring and autumn/ fall, as well as winter times. When the morning is clear and promising for the views of Mt. Everest and other ranges of peaks. The only season where most mountain flights do not operate is in the monsoon, the summer season from mid-June to August.
On booking with Treklanders Adventures, the company will be in touch with the airport and airlines. As soon the company gets the information of the flight operation for the exact morning mountain flight and times. Then will inform the clients regarding the situation. Sometimes it can lead to delay and cancellation even in the best seasons of the year. Can be phoned for next early morning, but if some people, cannot make it will get a refund. However, the transportation and services charge will be deducted from the total cost.
Treklanders Adventures staff will be appointed to look after the client's needs and requests. As well as to inform you about the weather and flight details, they will accompany you to the airport counter. To hand you the boarding pass, and will wait at the airport with the vehicles at my disposal. Until the Everest Mountain Flight is complete within an hour or more in case of delays.
| No of people | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 - 1 | $5,000 |
| 2 - 2 | $2,500 |
| 3 - 3 | $1,650 |
| 4 - 4 | $1,250 |
| No of people | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 - 1 | $5,200 |
| 2 - 2 | $2,500 |
| 3 - 3 | $1,750 |
| 4 - 4 | $1,495 |
| No of people | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 - 1 | $3,000 |
| 2 - 3 | $2,400 |
| 4 - 8 | $2,200 |
| 9 - 30 | $2,100 |
