Helicopters play a crucial role in Nepal's tourism, especially in remote areas. They are utilized for rescuing mountaineers, trekkers, and local communities, as well as for aerial tours and transporting cargo.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square is a former royal palace complex located in Bhaktapur, Nepal. It housed the Malla kings of Nepal from 14th to 15th century and the kings of the Kingdom of Bhaktapur from 15th to late 18th century until the kingdom was conquered in 1769.
Lukla Airport offers one of the most thrilling take-offs from its short take-off and landing strip (STOL). It is the gateway to Everest treks and climbing expeditions.
The Newar people are the indigenous inhabitants of the Kathmandu Valley, tracing their roots back over two millennia. Believed to have migrated from various parts of India, the Newars established city-states in the valley, forming a prosperous civilization known as Nepal Mandala.
Helicopters are another way of seeing the Everest region if you don't have the time to do the trek.
Patan Durbar Square is situated at the centre of the city of Lalitpur in Nepal. It is one of the three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. One of its attractions is the medieval royal palace where the Malla Kings of Lalitpur resided.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square is a former royal palace complex in Bhaktapur, Nepal. It housed the Malla kings of Nepal from the 14th to 15th century and the kings of the Kingdom of Bhaktapur from the 15th to late 18th century until the kingdom was conquered in 1769. Today, this square is recognised by UNESCO, managed jointly by the Archeological Department of Nepal and Bhaktapur Municipality, and is undergoing extensive restoration due to the damages from the earthquake in 1934 and the recent earthquake in 2015.
It was a great experience to have done the Sherpa Legends trek with @jessica_k_miller and Tom Miller.
Arrived in Lukla after a successful trek in the Everest region. Celebrated the trek with good coffee, beer and a dinner together with our support team.
Busy air traffic in the Everest region from 6am when the demand is high for helicopters.
Early morning view from a lodge in Pangboche village on the Everest base camp trail.
Early morning view from Pangboche village on the Everest base camp trail.
Lovely Rhododendrons blooming all over the hills on the Everest region.
Lovely Rhododendrons blooming all over the hills on the Everest region.
The smoke from the forest fires in the lower valleys and villages has made it hazy in the Everest area. Hope there will be some rain and snow soon to clear the air.qq
It was lovely trekking to Thame and Khumjung villages away from the busy trail to Everest base camp.
How many places can you have breakfast with such views?
View from the top of Namche Bazaar.
First glimpse of Namche Bazaar.