Perhaps the most exciting flight in the world has got even more so with the introduction of pressurised aircraft in Nepal. Planes are now able to fly higher and a lot closer to Everest and the other great peaks that surround it. Flights lasts an hour, they fly every day (early morning) during the season time. You will witness most of the world’s highest mountains from a very close range.
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Soon after take off, to their far left visitors are able to see Gosaisthan, also called Shisha Pangma, it stands at the majestic height of 8,013m. Immediately to the right of Gosaisthan is Dorje Lakpa (6,699m), a mountain resembling a figure 8 lying down and covered with snow. To the right of Dorje Lakpa is Phurbi-dhyachu which looms over the Kathmandu valley.

As the plane moves towards Everest, the mountains come towards you. Next in vision is Choba-Bhamare, at 5,933m it is not high by Nepali standards, yet is singularly stubborn, it has never been climbed. The journey now begins to unfold, prominent in sight lies the spiritual mountain Mt Gauri Shaker. Lord Shiva and his consort Gauri are said to protect this mountain which stands at an altitude of 7,134m. The summit has had a history of unsuccessful attempts, it was not until 1979 that the first successful summit and return was completed. Gauri Shankar is sharp focus and very conspicuous during the mountain flight.NEC Travels

As the plane travels further east a succession of inspirational mountains follow. Melungtse, a plateau-like mountain stretches up to 7,034m, Chugimago at 6,297m remains a virgin peak.Number Himal at 6,956m. resembles a breast, it is considered a maternal source in the sky providing pure milk to the Sherpa's of the Solukhumbu.Next in view the intensely white mountain of Karlyalung at 6,511m is seen.Cho-Oyu follows, the eighth highest mountain in the world, at a height of 8,201m it is stunningly beautiful from the aircraft. Gyanchunkang 7,952m is next in line, it is considered an extremely difficult climb. To the right of Ghanchungkang stands Pumori (7,161m) Pumori means West Peak, signifying its direction from Everest. Finally there is Everest (8,848m) itself,known as Sagarmatha by the Nepalese and Jhomolungma by the Tibetans, it means ‘mother of the universe’ in both languages. Much has already been written about Everest, however , to actually witness it face to face during a mountain flight is an unforgettable experience.One that will remain with you, if not for ever, for many years to come.