Everest mountain flight from Kathmandu

A one-hour sightseeing flight from Kathmandu along the Himalaya to Mt Everest (8,849 m), passing Langtang, Gauri Shankar, Cho Oyu, Lhotse and Makalu. It's the easiest way to see Everest without trekking for two weeks. Every passenger gets a window seat, and the crew invite you into the cockpit for the view ahead.

Flights are run by Buddha Air and Yeti Airlines early in the morning, when the mountains are clearest, from the domestic terminal of Kathmandu's Tribhuvan Airport. They are often delayed or cancelled by cloud; if so, you'll be rebooked or refunded, so book for early in your stay. October to December is the most reliable season.