Flight Over Himalayas
1 hrs 30 min
What good is it to observe things in parts when they are meant to be seen as the complete whole? The mesmerizing grandeur of the Himalayan border stretching between Nepal and Tibet can only be described once you have witnessed the full picture and with individual trekking routes, it will take you years to see them all and still find out that you have missed the tiny peak on the edge. With the Flight over the Himalayas by helicopter, we offer you once in a lifetime journey to witness the Himalayas complete and the way they were meant to be seen in the first place.
The journey heading out of Kathmandu Valley begins with stunning views of Shishapangma (8,013m) flanked by Dorje Lakpa (6,996m) to its immediate right. The aerial adventure heads towards Choba Bhamara and at 5,993m it is the smallest of the lot. We soon find ourselves headed towards the twin peaks of Gaurishankar (7,145m) where either peak is believed to be protected by the Hindu deity Lord Shiva and his consort Devi Gauri. Soaring above the glacial ridges over the eastern Himalayas brings us to Melungtse (7,181m) and once past the glistening Number (6,958m) and Karyolung (6,511m) lies Cho-Oyu the world's sixth tallest mountain at an altitude of 8,188m. We head towards Pumori (7,165m) followed by Nuptse (7,861m) which translates to west peak signifying the direction it faces from Mt. Everest. The crowned jewel in the Himalayan crown stretching towards the silvery skyline reaching an elevation of 8,848m will be the icing on the cake as the journey finally overlooks the majestic Everest. The snowy peaks turning golden with the rising sun which casts an ethereal glow on the Himalayas is truly a memory to last a lifetime. Having our fill of the Himalayan adventure the flight turns back to Kathmandu where breakfast awaits us.
Flight Over Himalayas, albeit short, is a trip that makes for a memorable experience and we, here at Nepal Social Treks and Expedition, offer the best of services and safety measures to make sure that you can fully enjoy the Himalayan display.
Clothing
- Wear comfortable clothing
- Avoid anything that restricts body movement
- Even though we don’t stop anywhere during the trip it is essential to wear warm clothes
- Thermal wears if you feel the need
- Do carry an additional piece of clothing if needed
Temperature
The temperature around the Himalayan ranges almost always stays under sub-zero reaching even -40 degree Celsius on average during winter. The changing seasons bring alteration in climate around the region and while it is normal for the temperatures to drop below 0 degrees Celsius in peaks stretching to 7,000 or 8,000 meters the peaks falling under the elevation of 5,000 to 7,000 can display positive temperatures during spring.
Trip Highlights
- Spectatular view.
- Close-up views of some of the world's tallest mountains including Mt. Everest (8,848m)
- Early morning travel just in time to witness the golden shade of the snowy summits
- An unforgettable adventure soaring above lush green forests adorned by varieties of flowers blooming in shades of red, pink, yellow, and many more
- A heavenly breakfast back at Kathmandu after our hearts are content with the Himalayan views
Itinerary
7:00 am: Hotel pick up and drop at Tribhuwan International Airport domestic terminal, Kathmandu, and mountain flight tour
You will be picked up at 7:00 am in your hotel and you will be taken to the domestic terminal of Tribhuwan International Airport.
Then you will fly on your mountain flight at 8:00 am after the airport formalities.
The same vehicle will be waiting for you, and you will be departed to your hotel at 9:00am.
Review
Upper Mustang and Tiji Festival amazing experience in Tibetan culture
I had an amazing experience in Upper Mustang with Nepal Social Trek, they are profissional with large experience in many treks around Nepal. I been for about 2 weeks with their guide ( Santabir ) and one of their porters ( Nishan ) who were also extremely professional, knowledgeable and warm hearted, we went to experience the Tiji Festival in Lo Manthang and it was incredible an unique experience worth every step of the trekking in the Nepali Mustang desert with amazing landscapes and interesting villages. Most important I was safe and taken care of everything by Nepal Social Treks and their guide and porter, if I have to recommend an agency for you do book me your treks in Nepal i highly recommend Nepal Social Treks. Thanks for everything guys you will be with me in my memories and i learned a lot with you 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Highly recommend Nepal social treks!
We did the Annapurna circuit trek with Bishnu as our guide and Nabin and Suman as our porters. It was an incredible experience, amazing views and rewarding trekking getting to experience the nepalese culture along with way. Bishnu was very knowledgeable about the mountains, preventing altitude sickness, and was always there to help us with our crampons, poles, or anything else we needed. We were very well fed/ fuelled and he kept us laughing along the way with his funny sayings. We were always in accommodation with amazing views too. Nabin and Suman our porters, hard to summarise how incredibly hard they both work all while always having a smile on their face. We could not have done the Trek without them and are forever grateful for how hard they work. Definitely recommend going with nepal social treks it was an incredible experience.
10/10 experience with Nepal Social Treks
My sister & I just completed the Annapurna Circuit Trek with Nepal Social Treks, our guide was Bishnu. He was absolutely incredible and planned everything perfectly for us. Made sure we were extremely well fed always, to have energy for the trek & acclimatised us so we did not have altitude sickness over the trek. He made it so fun, we were singing, dancing, and having a great time while we were on the tour. Also special shout out to our porters Nobin & Sumon. They were absolutely incredible and the strongest, sweetest & happiest guys. Overall it was a 10/10 experience and I would definitely use this company again for any future Nepal treks.
I had an incredible experience doing the Manaslu Circuit trek!! As I was the only one who had booked, they paired me with another solo girl from a different company which worked super well. Our guide Nekhil was attentive, supportive and made us feel really safe. He was clearly a very experienced guide and gave us lots of tips to manage the altitude and trekking, plus having lots of fun together along the way! Our porter Chhiring was awesome too! Not only were the views incredible, it felt so nice to be ‘looked after’ and have everything taken care of so we could just enjoy ourselves. This included by the office in Kathmandu, who were so helpful and generous in giving me an extra day in a nearby hotel and lending me some gear. I couldn’t have been happier with the experience! I would definitely recommend :))
Hey, this was awesome! The Agency made all well, and especially, Ngima Sherpa is the best guide ever! He made my experience on everest view trek special and wonderful. His heartwarming, calm and respectful behaviour let me feel welcome and my needs during trek seen. He knows a lot of trekking and the insides there in the mountains, showed me all possible in that 7 days and has my full 5-star review. Always again!
Amazing experience! We had a very loving and caring guide Narayan. Also not possible without our porters 💜💜
