MOST SCENIC FLIGHT IN THE WORLD

OK, I have not taken every single scenic flight available to make the statement above with a 100% certainty. But I have a feeling this is at least one of the most scenic flights in the world. See for yourself and tell me if you agree.

Fly with me. It's early morning in Kathmandu, Nepal. You arrive at the airport just after the sunrise. You think of the saying "life is a journey and not a destination" because the flight you are boarding is exactly that. For the next hour, you will be cruising above the majestic Himalayas range with no final destination, nothing to wait for, nothing to distract you. It will be just you surrounded by some of the best views you will ever see in your life. Take it all in.

Snow-covered mountain peaks under a clear sky, with soft sunlight casting shadows. Rugged terrain and a tranquil atmosphere. Nepal, Himalayas.

Many regions of Himalayas are still impenetrable to ordinary travelers. We are yet to explore many remote areas of this young and dynamic mountain range. You feel an overwhelming feeling of gratitude that you get to see it all for yourself.

Snow-capped mountain peaks under a clear sky, creating a serene and majestic landscape, with layers of rock and ice. Nepal, Himalayas.

Majestic mountain range with snow-capped peaks under a clear blue sky. Mist rises between the rugged slopes, creating a serene atmosphere. Nepal, Himalayas.

You see that mountain with a very windy peak? This is mount Everest. It's height is 29,029 ft (8,848 m). It is not only the highest peak in the Himalayas, but the highest peak on the entire planet.

While being the highest peak in the world, mount Everest is often mistakenly considered the tallest mountain, too. However, when measured from base to peak, Mauna Kea in Hawaii actually takes the title of the tallest mountain. This is due to Mauna Kea's location on an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, with its base sitting below sea level, while Mount Everest's base is above sea level.

Airplane wing above clouds with distant snow-capped mountains under a clear blue sky. Calm, scenic view from the flight window. Nepal, Himalayas.

The airplane window is old and covered in scratches. But who cares when the scenery is like this.

Snow-capped mountains under a clear blue sky, with a layer of mist at the base, create a serene and tranquil atmosphere. Nepal, Himalayas.

Snow-covered mountains with rugged peaks under a clear sky, creating a serene and majestic landscape. No people or text visible. Nepal, Himalayas.

The Himalayas contain the third-largest amount of ice and snow in the world, following Antarctica and the Arctic. The range is home to approximately 15,000 glaciers.

Snowy mountain peaks stretch across a clear blue sky. Sunlit ridges create dramatic shadows, conveying a serene and majestic atmosphere. Nepal, Himalayas.

Majestic mountain range under a clear blue sky, with peaks dusted in snow and shrouded in mist, creating a serene and dramatic atmosphere. Nepal, Himalayas.

The Himalayas cover approximately 75% of Nepal. It is also one of the youngest mountain ranges on the planet.

Majestic mountain range with snow-capped peaks in a misty setting, under a clear blue sky. Serene and tranquil atmosphere. Nepal, Himalayas.

There are rare moments in life when right here right now you realize that you are living what will become one of the most cherished memories of your life.

Misty mountain peak against a clear blue sky, bathed in soft light. The summit is partly obscured by a layer of fog, creating a serene mood. Nepal, Himalayas.

Snow-capped mountain peak under soft light, surrounded by misty, layered ranges. The scene is serene with blue and white hues. Nepal, Himalayas.

Misty mountain range with snow-capped peaks under a clear sky, creating a serene and majestic landscape in soft blue tones. Himalayas, Nepal.

Thank you for sharing this flight and these memories with me. Safe landing!

MARIA SAHAI

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MOST SCENIC FLIGHT IN THE WORLD

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