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
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
Stakeholders wary of SNP's call for limiting heli operations in Everest region A joint meeting of Sagarmatha National Park (SNP) and Buffer Zone Management Committee have expressed reservations against helicopter operations in the region, especially within the core area of SNP. Business 25 Oct, 2024
Manaslu climbers stranded as locals bar heli operations in Samagaon Hundreds of foreign climbers were stranded at Samagaon village near Mt Manaslu base camp after locals barred helicopter flights in the region this morning. Nepal 25 Sep, 2024