Nepal1 day
Mount Everest Aerial Survey — 1 Day
One-hour flight from Kathmandu viewing 20+ Himalayan peaks including Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu
A single-day aerial tour departing Kathmandu offers a direct view of the eastern Himalayan range from a fixed-wing aircraft. Morning flights from Tribhuvan International Airport traverse the high peaks of Nepal, passing within 20 miles of Mount Everest and providing a panoramic perspective of the range's principal summits—including Lhotse (8,516 m), Makalu (8,463 m), Cho Oyu (8,201 m), and Shisha Pangma (8,013 m). Each passenger receives a guaranteed window seat. The flight crew provides geographic commentary throughout the route. All passengers receive a certificate of completion.
Highlights
- Mount Everest (Sagarmatha) at 8,848 m viewed from window seat at close range
- Lhotse (8,516 m) and Makalu (8,463 m) — the world's fourth and fifth highest peaks
- Cho Oyu (8,201 m) and Shisha Pangma (8,013 m) — two of the world's 14 eight-thousand-meter summits
- Aerial views of Himalayan glaciers and high-altitude lakes across the eastern range
- Gauri Shankar (7,134 m) — a sacred peak in Hindu tradition
- 20+ named peaks spanning the full width of Nepal's high mountain corridor
- Window seat guarantee for all passengers
- In-flight geographic commentary from flight crew
- Personalized completion certificate
Day by day
1Everest Aerial Survey from KathmanduTribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu · eastern Himalayan range
A morning departure from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu launches the flight into the eastern Himalayan range. Early timing—flights depart at 8:00 AM—aligns with stable weather and optimal visibility of the high peaks. The aircraft routes eastward across Nepal, passing through a corridor where multiple named summits are visible. The full sequence of visible peaks includes Langtang Lirung (7,234 m), Shisha Pangma (8,013 m), Dorje Lakpa (6,966 m), Gauri Shankar (7,134 m), Melungtse (7,181 m), Cho Oyu (8,201 m), Gyachungkang (7,952 m), Pumori (7,161 m), Nuptse (7,855 m), Mount Everest (8,848 m), Lhotse (8,516 m), Amadablam (6,812 m), Chamlang (7,319 m), and Makalu (8,463 m), among others. Each passenger occupies a window seat for the full duration. The flight crew offers geographic and cultural context during the flight. All passengers receive a personalized certificate upon return to Kathmandu. Airport transfers are included. Meals are not included.
Included
- Included
- Airport Transfers
- Window Seats - Mountain Flights
- Everest View Certificate
Not included
- Excluded
- Breakfast or any meals
- Personal Expenses
- Airport
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