Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Kathmandu to Pokhara. The right side captures the most dramatic geography: the Kathmandu Valley's eastern rim during departure and the approach to Phewa Lake during landing. While left seats have merit for landing, right seats offer superior views for the entire flight sequence and the critical initial climb-out.

During takeoff from Tribhuvan International (KTM), sit on the Right side for the best views. KTM typically departs runway 02 (northbound) or 20 (southbound). Right seats offer the best view of the Kathmandu Valley's eastern rim and the initial climb toward the Himalayan foothills. The right side captures the valley's urban sprawl and the transition to forested ridges. Notable sights include: Kathmandu Valley floor with Pashupatinath temple district visible as urban texture, Bhaktapur to the east, Nagarjun Hill (forest-covered ridge) to the northwest, Shivapuri Lekh range forming the northern valley rim.

When landing at Pokhara (PKR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approach to PKR typically uses runway 06 or 24. Left seats provide superior views during descent into the Pokhara Valley, capturing Phewa Lake (the dominant water feature) and the valley's dramatic southern rim. The left side also frames the approach path over the lake itself. Notable sights include: Phewa Lake (large freshwater lake, highly reflective), Pokhara city on the eastern lakeshore, Annapurna Himal range to the north (weather permitting), Dhuladhar range forming the southern valley rim.

The flight from Tribhuvan International (KTM) to Pokhara (PKR) takes Approximately 25-30 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Mahabharat Range (foothills between the two valleys) at roughly 8,000-10,000 feet. This ridge separates the Kathmandu and Pokhara valleys and is heavily forested with scattered settlements. The Trisuli River valley may be visible to the west (left) during the crossing, running north-south through the foothills. The terrain transitions from the Kathmandu Valley's relatively flat basin to increasingly steep, ridge-dominated topography as the aircraft climbs to cross the range, then descends into the Pokhara Valley. On clear days, Himalayan peaks (Manaslu, Ganesh Himal) appear on the northern horizon throughout the flight.