For those who are restricted by time or other considerations from going trekking, there are mountain flights that offer a panoramic encounter with the highest peaks on earth. The plane departs from kathmandu and flies alongside the Himalaya, it gives you eye-level views of the snow and then brings you back in one hour . Cursing close to the awesome massifs of rock and ice, the flight presents a mind-boggling sight.
As the air craft takes off and heads towards the east, you don't have to wait to long to find out what's is store for you . First to your far left, you see Gosaithan, also called Shishapangma, standing at the majestic height of 8013 m . Immediately to the right of Gosaithan , there appears Dorje Lhakpa (6,966m), a mountain that looks llike the number of eight lying down and covered with snow. To the right of Dorje Lakpa is Phurbi-chyachu, which looms over the Kathamandu valley.
As the plane glides along, the mountains come closer and closer. Next on the vision is Choba-Bhamare, the smallest one of the lot at 5,9933 m but singularly stubborn as it has never been climbed. Then appears the mountain that is not only prominent in sight but also in spirituality - Gauri shanker. Lord Shiva (Shanker) and his consort Gauri are said to protect This mountain., At the proud height of 7,134 m, and the summit had a history of unsuccessful attempts till 1979. Gauri-Shanker is sharp and very conspicuous during the mountain flight. As the plane moves towards the land of the rising sun, the eastern Himalaya, a succession of glorious mountains follow. Melungtse, a plateau-like mountain ,stretches up to 7,023 m . Chugimago at 6,297 m is still a vergin, waiting to be climbed. At 6,956 m Numbur Mountain resembles a breast, the meternal source in the sky providing pure milk to the sherpas of the Solukhumbu. Next is Karyolung, an intensely white mountain that at 6,511 m gleams with the rising sun. Cho-oyu is the si xth highest mountain in the world. Reaching the height of 8,201m, it appears stunningly beautiful from the aircraft.
Next on the menu is Gyachungkang, at a majestic height of 7,952 m, considered an extremely difficult climb. To the right of Gyachungkang is Pumori(7,161 m). As you get closer to Everest, there's Nuptse(7,855 m), which means west peak signifying it's direction from Everest. Finally, there's Everest(8,848 m) itself, known as Sagarmatha by the neplese 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.
The Following Mountains that can be seen from the Mt. Flight : -
1. Mount Everest (8848m): This Mountain was discovered in 1852 and is the highest mountain of the world, is named after Sir George Everest, and English surveyor. Sagarmatha, top of the universe, is the name giver by Nepal which means, "mother of the world" and Qomolongma in Tibetan. Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgey Sherpa were first to climb Everest on May 25, 1953. As a coronation gift to Queen Elizabeth.
2. Gosainthan (8013m): The mountain lies on the Nepal - Tibetan border. Tibetan name for this mountain is Shisapangma. She is related with many Hindu Mythologies especially of Shiva.
3. Langtang (7234m): The first mountain, which can be seen, is Langtang. The valley of Langtang, which is not visible from the mountain flight, is considered to be the most beautiful in the whole Himalayan region.
4. DorjeLakpa (6975m): This mountain has a Tibetan name, which means "the mountains of many sacred Thunderbolts". This mountain is considered to be holy mountain for Buddhists and climbing permission was given only in 1964, and it was not climbed until 1981.
5. Gauri-Sanker (7134m): This single mountain has two peaks and also has two names together because the Hindus believe that the mountain looks like the pair of Gods Shiva and Gouri. This holy mountain was restricted till 1977 for the climbers. It was only in 1979 that an American - Nepal group reached the summit.
6. Lhotse (8516m): As this mountain lies to the south of Everest, name given by the Sherpas is Lhotse, which means" South Peak". The first ascent of this mountain took place in 1956 by the Swiss.
The program starts right from the Tribhuvan International Airport, capital Airport. and the flight will last for 1 hour but each and every moments after you leave the ground will be unforgettable because you'll fly across the Himalayan range and no wonder the The Everest-8848 m. " Top of the World".
