Great post VF, but I suspect that only 1 in 10 'aviator types' will be able to look at life in South Asia and see it as you (and I) have seen it!
For all the reasons that VF has mentioned (and more) in Nepal they have an accident record in all forms of aviation that is cause for concern in many circles.
An R-44 is a fine helicopter that has its place in the rotary world. IMHO that 'place' does not include Nepal.
To all who fly in that fantastic country 'take it easy out there'!
A Bell 206L3, on the ground at about 13,000 feet with Everest in the background, many years ago.