Nepal Helicopters Blog
Prices, flight times, safety and planning tips for helicopter tours, Lukla flights and rescue in Nepal, written by the Nepal Helicopter Service team.
Yes, helicopters can land at Everest Base Camp, but sightseeing tours usually don't. Here is where Everest helicopter tours actually land, why, and how the rules have changed since 2023.
Read guideEverything Indian pilgrims ask us before a Muktinath helicopter yatra: which ID to carry, Kathmandu or Pokhara, how long you get at the temple, when to go and what it costs.
Read guideMost helicopter flights in Nepal are uneventful, but mountain flying carries real risks. What the record shows, what has changed since 2023, and how to fly as safely as possible.
Read guideGosaikunda is a three-day walk from the road, or about half an hour by helicopter from Kathmandu. What to expect, when to go, and how to plan a safe visit to the sacred lake.
Read guideDelhi to Everest in a long weekend is possible. How to get to Kathmandu, which ID Indian citizens need, what to know about rupees, and what the helicopter tour costs.
Read guideWhy you get weighed at the airport, why only two passengers can land at Kala Patthar, how much luggage you can bring, and how weight affects the price of your flight.
Read guideThe fastest way from Nepal to Kailash uses a small plane to Simikot and a helicopter to the Tibetan border at Hilsa. Here is how the route works, and what can slow it down.
Read guideAn Everest helicopter tour takes you higher than most trekkers ever go, in about an hour. Here is what that really means for your body, and the simple steps that keep a short visit comfortable.
Read guideBoth show you Everest from the air, but they are very different trips. A clear comparison of the one-hour mountain flight by plane and the Everest helicopter tour.
Read guideWe sell helicopter tours, so take this with that in mind. But not every traveller should book one. Here is an honest breakdown of the costs, the alternatives and who really gets their money's worth.
Read guideAlways book with an authorized, registered company only. Check the company registration number before you pay, and pay only through our official website or secure WeTravel checkout. View our legal documents
