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We offer you a panoramic encounter with the highest majestic Mountains on
earth. The 16 seater comfortable plane departs from Kathmandu and flies along
side the Himalaya to give you eye level views of the snow peaks and then brings
you in one hour. Cruising close to the awesome massifs of rock and ice, the
flight presents a mind -boggling sight.
When the plane takes off and heads towards the east you will see Shisha Pangma,
standing at the majestic height of 8013m. With in a minute to the right of
Gosiankund, there appears Dorge Lakpa 6966m.To the right of Dorge Lakpa is
Phurbi Chyachu, which looms over the Kathmandu Valley.
As the plane glides along, the mountains come closer and closer. Next the vision
Is Choba Bhamare, the smallest on of the lot at 5933m. Then appears the mountain
that is not only prominent in sight but also in spirituality Gauri Shankar. Lord
Shankar [Shiva] and his consort Gauri are said to protect this mountain, at the
proud height of 7134m. and summit had a history of unsuccessful attempts till
1979. Gauri -Shankar is sharp and very conspicuous during the mountain flight.
As the plane moves toward the land of the rising sun, the eastern Himalaya, a
succession of glorious mountains follow Melungtse, a plateau like mountain,
stretches up to 7023m. Chugimago at 6297mis still virgin, waiting to be climbed.
At 6956m. Numbur Mountain resembles a breast, the maternal source in the sky
providing pure milk to the Sherpas of the Solukhumbu.
Next is Kayrolung, an intensely white mountain that at 6511m. gleams with the
rising sun. Cho-Oyu is the sixth highest mountain in the world. Reaching a
height of 8201m. It appears stunningly beautiful from the Aircraft. Next in the
menu is Gyachungkang, at the majestic height of 7952m. Considered an extremely
difficult climb. To the Right of Gyachungkang is Pomori 7161m. As you get closer
to Everest there is Nuptse 7855m. Which means west peak, signifying its
direction From Everest. Finally there is Mt. EVEREST 8848m. itself, known as
Sagarmatha by the Nepalese and Chomolungma by the Tibetans. Wetness it face to
face during the Mountain flight is something else. Even while in looms there in
front of the eyes, it remains an enigma, this majestic spot on Earth.
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