they have been used as barriers to prevent helicopters from landing in the Khumbu Valley at the foot of Everest. The New Year came with an unpleasant surprise for helicopter pilots heading to the ...

Helicopter operations in the Everest region, including Sagarmatha National Park, have been obstructed and remain suspended ...

Officials say locals angry at the environmental impact of helicopter flights and loss of income from trekkers have threatened ...

Headlines last weekend announced a ban on flightseeing tours to Everest and neighboring peaks for 2025. But the helicopter industry was quick to respond, and the ban may ultimately just be shelved ...

Tara Air, Sita Air and Summit Air said they would continue flights from Kathmandu to Lukla despite the ongoing disputes ...

Locals say the connection will make the Everest region easily accessible and bring more economic opportunities.

Nepal’s UNESCO-listed Sagarmatha National Park, which includes the Everest region, has banned leisure helicopter rides in its vicinities. This ban, announced on December 11, has earned bouquets ...

Over 50,000 tourists visit the Everest region every year, mostly entering either in a plane or a helicopter. According to the association, the Everest region sees about 15 helicopter flights per ...

Nepal’s airlines have halted helicopter flights to the Everest region after locals angry at the environmental impact and loss of income from trekkers threatened landing sites, aviation officials ...