For those who are restricted by time or other considerations from going trekking, there are mountain flight operations that offer a panoramic encounter with the highest peaks on earth. Cruising close to the awesome massifs of rock and ice, the flight presents a mind-boggling sight.

Types of craft: 19 seater Beech, 18 seater Dornier and 44 seater Avro Aircrafts Duration of flight: The plane departs from Kathmandu and flies alongside the Himalayas to give you eye-level view of the snow peaks and then bring you back in one hour.

Mountains approached: Sisha Pangma (8,013m), Dorje Lakpa (6,966m). Gaurishanker (7,134m), Melungste (7,023m), Cho-Oyu (8,201m), Pumori (7,161m), Nuptse (7,855m) and ultimately the Mount Everest (8,848m), the highest peak of the world. Much has already been written about Everest, but to actually witness it face to face during a mountain flight is something else.

Mountain Flight 174 USD per person.