
The most enchanting flight to Mt. Everest along with many other magnificent
mountains has given many mountain lovers of the world to touch their wildest
dreams from the most untouched Himalayan hights of Nepal. The flights last
for about an hours and you will witness beauties of 8 world's highest mountain
peaks out of 14 from a very close range.
Your visit to Nepal simply cannot be considered complete until you see
the ever melting beauty of the celestial Himalayas on board a mountain
flight.
SOME POPULAR MOUNTAIN POINTS
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Kakani (6.500ft.) a beautiful hill resort, only 8 km. from Kathmandu.
The sunset over the Himalaya from this point is just divine. A small Tamang
village here is a very nice place to visit.
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Nagarkot, is a fascinating mountain village (7,135ft) From here
one can have the most magnificent view of the Himalayas including Mt. Sagarmatha(Everest),
Manaslu and Makalu. It is only 34km. drive from Kathmandu and is about
an-hour's drive. The Majestic beauty of the sunset you see from this point
is beyond words.
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Dhulikhel: This ancient town is situated 30 kms east of Kathmandu
on the side of the Arniko Rajmarg (Kathmandu - Kodari, Nepal/Tibet Border).
It is a lovely place famous for its scenic beauty and old tradition. From
here one can have a complete panoramic view of the snowy Himalayan ranges
from Karyolung in the east to Himalchuli in the west. There is a medieval
township, Banepa between Kathmandu and Dhulikhel. One can stay overnight
at comfortable Resorts like Dhulikhel Mountain Resort, Dhulikhel Lodge
Resort or Himalayan Horizon Resort and enjoy panoramic view of sunset or
sunrise on the Himalayan range.
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Daman: It is situated 76 kms south-west of Kathmandu at an altitude
of about 2,400m. Daman is located on the Tribhuvan Highway (the first ever
built highway of Nepal) in between Kathmandu and the town Birgunj. For
the view of the breath-taking grandeur of the world's highest peaks extending
in one glittering arc from far west of Dhaulagiri to far east of Mt. Everest.
There is no other place than Daman. Other peaks that are visible from Daman
are Annapurna III (7,555m), Phurbi Chyachu (6,637m), Choba Bhamre (6,016m),
Gaurishanker (7,134m), etc. Many lovely panoramic views, sweeping vistas
of nature are the exquisite masterpieces of Daman. One can enjoy overnight
or longer (2-4 days' side trips from Daman) stay at the only comfortable
Resort 'Everest Panorama Resort' which has its own view tower fitted with
powerful long-range telescope.
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