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 Perhaps
the most exciting flight in the world, now with the
introduction of pressurised aircraft in Nepal the Everest
experience has become a lot more so. Planes are 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.
Soon after take off to their far left visitors are able to
see Gosaisthan, also called Shisha Pangma standing 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-Ghyachy, 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
as it has never been climbed. The real journey begins to
enfold, prominent in sight is the spiritual mountain, Mt
Gauri Shaker. Lord Shiva and his consort Gauri are said to
protect this mountain, height of 7,134m. The summit has had
a history of unsuccessful attempts it was not until untill
1979 that the first successful summit and return was
completed. Gauri Shankar is sharp focus and very conspicuous
during the mountain flight.
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 is
still a virgin peak. At 6,956m. Number Himal resembles a
breast, maternal source in the sky providing pure milk to
the Sherpa's of the Solu Khumbu. Next is Karlyalung, an
intensely white mountain at 6,511m it gleams with the rising
sun.Cho-Oyu is the eighth highest mountain in the world
reaching a height of 8,201m appears stunningly beautiful
from the aircraft, followed by Gyanchunkang, at a height of
7,952m, considered an extremely difficult climb. To the
right of Ghanchungkang is Pumori (7,161m), which means West
Peak, signifying its direction from Everest. Finally,
there’s Everest (8,848m) itself, known as Sagarmatha by the
Nepalese and Chomolungma by the Tibetans ‘meaning mother of
the universe’ in both languages. Much has already been
written about Everest, but to actually witness it face to
face during a mountain flight is an unforgettable experience
which will remain with you, if not for ever, for many years
to come.
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