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Prices, flight times, safety and planning tips for helicopter tours, Lukla flights and rescue in Nepal, written by the Nepal Helicopter Service team.
The 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 guideAlmost every high Himalayan tour and rescue in Nepal is flown by one type of helicopter. Here is why, and where the other helicopters you might see fit in.
Read guideEverest gets the crowds. These four helicopter flights take you to Nepal's quieter giants and hidden valleys, from the walled city of Lo Manthang to the foot of Kanchenjunga.
Read guideYou only get a few minutes at Kala Patthar and a couple of hours in the air. How to come home with sharp, glare-free photos of Everest, whether you use a phone or a camera.
Read guidePolice investigations into fake helicopter rescues have made trekkers and insurers nervous. Here is how a genuine rescue should work, what your policy must include, and the red flags to watch for on the trail.
Read guideA commercial helicopter service in Nepal is any helicopter operation that carries passengers or cargo for hire, and it must be run by a …
Read guideSpend any amount of time researching the Everest Base Camp trek and you’ll run into the same warning over and over: Lukla flights get …
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
