Mountain flight is a much easier way to see the Nepali Himalayan peaks. Most flights are in mornings and operate at all times except in the monsoon seasons of June and July. Air planes fly along the Himalayan range and also beyond for passengers to get a good view of the Himalayan range. All the domestic airlines of Nepal offer various forms of mountain flights.
The flight takes you within camera range of some of the highest peaks in the world, and cruising this close to the awe-inspiring massifs of rock and ice is an out-of-this world experience.
A few domestic airlines offer mountain flight from Kathmandu to see Mt. Everest. This unique experience gives visitors a quick glance at Nepal's untamed landscapes and a fly-past through the world's tallest peak.
The aircraft takes off and heads eastward and almost immediately the peaks come into view. The first peak that appears on your horizon is the majestic Gosainthan, also called Shisha Pangma, standing at a height of 8,013m. To its right appears Dorje Lhakpa (6,966m), looking like a massive figure of eight lying prone and covered in snow. To its right is Phurbi Ghyachu, which looms over the Kathmandu valley.
Airlines brief information:
B1900D Emb120 Twin Otter
Buddha Air started operation with just one brand new Beech 1900D in October 1997. Today the airline operates 4 brand new Beech 1900Ds. Buddha Air operates mountain flights from Kathmandu to the Langtang range. This flight usually lasts for about an hour.
Yeti Airlines is one of the best newest domestic airlines in the Kingdom of Nepal. The airline commenced commercial flight operation on 21 September 1998. The company has come up with a broad objective of meeting domestic air transportation needs of domestic and foreign tourist passengers. The airline took delivery of its first Embraer 120 on October 9th 2000 and uses it mostly for mountain flights.
AIRCRAFT USED FOR MT. EVEREST FLIGHTS
Buddha Air is the only airline operating 5 brand new, straight-out-of-the-factory, and currently in production pressurized aircraft in Nepal. Raytheon Aircraft Company, USA, manufactures Beech 1900Ds. BA has acquired the B1900Ds at the cost of about US$ 5 million each.
The B1900Ds have been modified and upgraded from its predecessor Beech 1900Cs and first commercially commissioned in March 1992. B1900Ds are the only 19-seater aircraft in the world to meet FAA's stringent turbine engine rotor burst requirement, the FAR 23,
B1900Ds have all the modern avionics, instruments and airframe including weather radar and EFIS (semi glass cockpit) that are in a modern jetliner. The engines PT6A-67Ds are more powerful than its predecessors and have a service ceiling of 33,000 feet and the single engine performance of 17,500 feet. B1900D is the chosen 19-seater aircraft of the American Aircraft Pilot's Association.
Beech 1900D aircraft are equipped with state-of-the-art safety devices like TCAS, GPWS, RADAR etc. In short, we can safely claim that Beech 1900Ds provide you better views of Mt. Everest than any other airplane in the world today.
Our aircraft have very wide seats - similar to those on MD 80 jets. Full pressurization and air conditioning allow instant optimum cabin temperature. The remarkably low noise level helps you relax and concentrate more on the views outside. Full stand-up cabin height and reading lights add to your comfort.
Insurance
All passengers are backed by third party, passenger baggage legal liability insurance including bodily injury/ property damage claim of up to US$ 60 million. Our aircraft are backed by Pratt & Whitney's complete fleet maintenance and manpower plan, which includes 100% quality maintenance.
The insurance of BA is handled by the leading insurance broker in the Lloyds market, Marsh Limited and has the leading insurance underwriter of the world, AIG. The risk analysis is done by AON-another leading broker.
EVEREST FLIGHT – Yeti Airlines
One of the must-see landmarks of Nepal is of course the highest peak in the world – Mount Everest, which is 8848 m (29029 ft.). Besides Mount Everest, there are eight peaks in Nepal which stands above 8000 meter high among the fourteen all over the world. Some of them are Lhotse (8516 m), Nuptse (7855 m), Amadablam (6812 m), Chamlang (7319 m), Makalu (8463 m), Gauri Shankar (7134 m), Langtang Lirung (7234 m), Annapurna (8,091 m), Manasalu (8,136 m), Ganesh (7,429 m), Kanchenjunga (8,586), etc.
The flight takes you within camera range of some of the highest peaks in the world, and cruising this close to the awe-inspiring massifs of rock and ice is an out-of-this world experience.
A few domestic airlines offer mountain flight from Kathmandu to see Mt. Everest. This unique experience gives visitors a quick glance at Nepal's untamed landscapes and a fly-past through the world's tallest peak.
The aircraft takes off and heads eastward and almost immediately the peaks come into view. The first peak that appears on your horizon is the majestic Gosainthan, also called Shisha Pangma, standing at a height of 8,013m. To its right appears Dorje Lhakpa (6,966m), looking like a massive figure of eight lying prone and covered in snow. To its right is Phurbi Ghyachu, which looms over the Kathmandu valley.
Airlines brief information:
B1900D Emb120 Twin Otter
Buddha Air started operation with just one brand new Beech 1900D in October 1997. Today the airline operates 4 brand new Beech 1900Ds. Buddha Air operates mountain flights from Kathmandu to the Langtang range. This flight usually lasts for about an hour.
Yeti Airlines is one of the best newest domestic airlines in the Kingdom of Nepal. The airline commenced commercial flight operation on 21 September 1998. The company has come up with a broad objective of meeting domestic air transportation needs of domestic and foreign tourist passengers. The airline took delivery of its first Embraer 120 on October 9th 2000 and uses it mostly for mountain flights.
AIRCRAFT USED FOR MT. EVEREST FLIGHTS
Buddha Air is the only airline operating 5 brand new, straight-out-of-the-factory, and currently in production pressurized aircraft in Nepal. Raytheon Aircraft Company, USA, manufactures Beech 1900Ds. BA has acquired the B1900Ds at the cost of about US$ 5 million each.The B1900Ds have been modified and upgraded from its predecessor Beech 1900Cs and first commercially commissioned in March 1992. B1900Ds are the only 19-seater aircraft in the world to meet FAA's stringent turbine engine rotor burst requirement, the FAR 23,
B1900Ds have all the modern avionics, instruments and airframe including weather radar and EFIS (semi glass cockpit) that are in a modern jetliner. The engines PT6A-67Ds are more powerful than its predecessors and have a service ceiling of 33,000 feet and the single engine performance of 17,500 feet. B1900D is the chosen 19-seater aircraft of the American Aircraft Pilot's Association.
Beech 1900D aircraft are equipped with state-of-the-art safety devices like TCAS, GPWS, RADAR etc. In short, we can safely claim that Beech 1900Ds provide you better views of Mt. Everest than any other airplane in the world today.
Our aircraft have very wide seats - similar to those on MD 80 jets. Full pressurization and air conditioning allow instant optimum cabin temperature. The remarkably low noise level helps you relax and concentrate more on the views outside. Full stand-up cabin height and reading lights add to your comfort.
Insurance
All passengers are backed by third party, passenger baggage legal liability insurance including bodily injury/ property damage claim of up to US$ 60 million. Our aircraft are backed by Pratt & Whitney's complete fleet maintenance and manpower plan, which includes 100% quality maintenance.
The insurance of BA is handled by the leading insurance broker in the Lloyds market, Marsh Limited and has the leading insurance underwriter of the world, AIG. The risk analysis is done by AON-another leading broker.
EVEREST FLIGHT – Yeti Airlines
One of the must-see landmarks of Nepal is of course the highest peak in the world – Mount Everest, which is 8848 m (29029 ft.). Besides Mount Everest, there are eight peaks in Nepal which stands above 8000 meter high among the fourteen all over the world. Some of them are Lhotse (8516 m), Nuptse (7855 m), Amadablam (6812 m), Chamlang (7319 m), Makalu (8463 m), Gauri Shankar (7134 m), Langtang Lirung (7234 m), Annapurna (8,091 m), Manasalu (8,136 m), Ganesh (7,429 m), Kanchenjunga (8,586), etc.
Yeti Airline’s one hour Everest Flight takes off from Kathmandu Airport and flies east in modern Jetstream 41 fully pressurized and air-conditioned fleet, where one can see magnificent mountains from a height of around 25,000 feet. A must take tour of the majestic Himalayas. It’s an hour of breathtaking scenic beauty of the Mighty Mountains. It is a sparkling clear journey across the world’s highest peaks, Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga – 3rd highest, Lhoste, Makalu, Cho Oyu, to name just a few including the Tibetan plateau.
You can enjoy a seemingly endless chain of snow capped peaks as you fly above the clouds, over glaciers and lakes, rivers and gorges from your private individual window. The clear, non tinted window offers a great opportunity to experience and photograph the aerial view of the Kathmandu valley and the landscapes of Nepal.
Insurance :
Every aircraft, crew and the passengers are insured by Shikhar Insurance, Kathmandu which is reinsured by K.M. Dastur and Company Limited, London.
All passengers are insured for USD 20,000 per passenger on all flights. The baggage legal liability is subject to limit of USD 20 per kilo and limited to USD 100,000 for any one occurrence.
Insurance :
Every aircraft, crew and the passengers are insured by Shikhar Insurance, Kathmandu which is reinsured by K.M. Dastur and Company Limited, London.
All passengers are insured for USD 20,000 per passenger on all flights. The baggage legal liability is subject to limit of USD 20 per kilo and limited to USD 100,000 for any one occurrence.
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