For those who are unable to make a trekking trip to the mountains, there are Mountain flights that offer a panoramic encounter with the highest peaks on the earth. Mountain flights appeal to all category of travelers and have become one of the major tourist attractions of Nepal. Only awe-stricken silence can come close to match the experience of going on a mountain flight to encounter the tallest mountains of the earth. It's a once in a lifetime experience.

Mountain flights are operated by various domestic airlines of Nepal with their Beech

crafts, Dorniers, Avro, SAAB and ATR-42. There are several flights in the morning from 06.30 am till late morning, depending on weather conditions.

The airport is half an hour drive from city center. The plane departs from Kathmandu and flies alongside the Himalaya for an hour. You will have tantalizing views of the beautiful shangrila of the tallest peaks of the world including Viz Dorje Lhakpa (6966m), Gaurishanker, Chhoyu (8201), Pumori (7161m), Nuptse (7855), Mt. Everest (8848m) and many more.