KTM → BDP

Langtang & Jugal Range

Visible almost immediately after takeoff, these snow-capped peaks dominate the northern horizon of Kathmandu.

Gauri-Sankar

A prominent and holy double-peaked mountain that is easily identifiable during the mid-point of the flight.

Mount Everest (Sagarmatha)

The world's highest peak is visible mid-flight; though at a distance, its pyramid shape is unmistakable above the clouds.

Lhotse and Nuptse

The massive walls of the Everest massif come into view, showcasing the incredible scale of the Mahalangur Himal.

Makalu

The world's fifth-highest mountain, known for its distinct four-sided pyramid shape, appears as you head further east.

Kanchenjunga

On clear days, the world's third-highest peak is visible in the far distance as the plane approaches the eastern border.

Kathmandu Valley

A full aerial view of the urban sprawl, the airport, and the surrounding green hills during departure.

Mahabharat Range

The lush, green 'Lesser Himalayas' with winding roads and terraced farming on steep slopes.

Sunkoshi River

Glimpses of the winding river snaking through the deep valleys of the mid-hills.

Terai Plains

The dramatic transition from rugged hills to the perfectly flat, patchwork agricultural fields of eastern Nepal.