A Safe and Scenic Descent from the Roof of the World

Megan Carter United States

I was nervous about altitude sickness, so Rajan arranged a helicopter immediately after reaching Gorakshep. The pilot was skilled, and the journey offered stunning views of Everest and the valleys below. Reaching Kathmandu safely in less than two hours felt like magic.

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