I saw Mount Everest and the rest of the Himalayas during my short, 50-minute flight from Kathmandu, Nepal, to Paro, Bhutan.

Headlines in local papers announced the end of tourist flights from Kathmandu and Lukla to Everest as of Jan. 1, 2025. In a park circular, conservationists explained that the "unpopular" measure ...

From towering peaks to endless oceans, uncover the hidden dangers that keep aircraft away from these forbidden skies.

Amateur film taken during the first flight over Everest, showing aerial views of the mountain. The summit of Everest was flown over on the 3rd April 1933 by both machines of the ‘Houston Mount ...

For those who can afford the $1,000 price tag, helicopters reduce the two-week long trek to Everest base camp to just a day -- depriving Nepalis along the overland route of a key source of revenue ...

The municipality urged the DAO to manage helicopter flights in the Everest region in accordance with these decisions. The January 24 meeting also emphasized the need to engage with local ...

The Annapurna Rural Municipality imposed strict registration and fee regulations for helicopter flights to Annapurna Base ...

Nepali airlines have resumed helicopter rescue operations in the Everest region after weeks of suspension due to protests by local communities. The flights, crucial for emergency rescues in the ...

Nepali airlines have once again resumed essential rescue helicopter flights to the Everest region, an aviation industry official reported on Tuesday. This decision follows a period of suspension ...

Nepali airlines have resumed rescue helicopter flights to the Everest region, an aviation industry official announced Tuesday, following weeks of suspension prompted by protests from locals citing ...