Drones to clean Everest and minimise casualties With the 2025 climbing season set to start soon, preparations are in full swing to smoothly manage expeditions on various mountains, including Mt. Everest, the world's highest peak. Environment 20 Mar, 2025
Helicopter rescue in Everest region resumes as talks end on positive note Helicopter rescue operations in the Everest region are set to resume from Saturday following a meeting of key stakeholders, including the District Administration Office (DAO), Sagarmatha National Park, helicopter operators, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality, and security forces. Nepal 25 Jan, 2025
Tara Air, Sita Air and Summit Air continue flights to Lukla Tara Air, Sita Air and Summit Air said they would continue flights from Kathmandu to Lukla despite the ongoing disputes between the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu local authorities and aviation regulatory bodies over helicopter operations to the Everest region. Nepal 21 Jan, 2025
Airlines threaten to ground all flights in Everest region The Airlines Operators Association of Nepal (AOAN) has warned of complete suspension of all flights in Solukhumbu district if helicopter operations are not resumed within a week. Nepal 16 Jan, 2025
Heli flights remain suspended in Everest region amid safety and legal disputes Helicopter operations in the Everest region, including Sagarmatha National Park, have been obstructed and remain suspended due to ongoing disputes between local authorities and aviation regulatory bodies. Nepal 15 Jan, 2025
Wildlife photographer Chungba Sherpa no more Renowned wildlife photographer Chungba Sherpa has passed away. Nepal 13 Jan, 2025
Khumbu locals speak out against heli operations Tourist season in the Everest region occurs twice a year: In the spring and autumn. Nepal 10 Jan, 2025
Heli flights to Everest region suspended as locals warn of action against crew members Commercial helicopter flights to the Everest region have been suspended until further notice owing to safety concerns. Nepal 06 Jan, 2025
Flights to remote mountainous districts affected Flights have been generally affected today due to adverse weather. Nepal 04 Nov, 2024
Adverse weather disrupts flights to Lukla for two days Tourists visiting the Everest region (Sagarmatha region) have experienced inconveniences as haze continues to disrupt air services. Nepal 15 Oct, 2024
Over 1,000 tourists bound for Lukla stranded in Manthali for two days The total number of affected tourists is estimated to be around 1,300, with some having arrived by both air and road. Nepal 15 Oct, 2024
Khumbu region overwhelmed by tourists, Lukla records 200 flights on Tuesday The Khumbu region in Solukhumbu district has seen a surge in tourist arrivals. The Lukla airport reported 200 flights in a single day, indicating a significant influx of visitors for trekking in the Khumbu region and expeditions to Mount Everest. Nepal 09 Oct, 2024
