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David Thompson 11th February 2026 15:41

Everest Base Camp helicopter tour recommendations please
 
I am trekking to Everest Base Camp in April and would like to return for a day the easier way by helicopter after the trek and am looking for recommendations of charter companies but can only find 'Nepal Helicopter Service' , are there others and would welcome recommendations ?
Thank you

albatross 11th February 2026 16:17

Helicopter operations in Nepal seem to be in a “State of Flux” lately.
https://www.pprune.org/rotorheads/67...20m-worth.html

I suggest looking long and hard at safety stats etc before booking and don’t risk paying for anything except a small deposit ahead of time.
Folks with better knowledge will be along shortly to advise.

KiwiNedNZ 11th February 2026 16:52

Stay as far away as Possible would be my best advice OR make sure you enjoy playing russian roulette.

David Thompson 11th February 2026 18:31

Thank you albatross I did read that story .

albatross 11th February 2026 20:35


Originally Posted by David Thompson (Post 12035897)
Thank you albatross I did read that story .

I talked to two highly experienced friends about 6 months ago who were flying there.
They were both heading for the exit via direct at VNE ( adjusted for altitude and mass of course gawd I hate that term…I would have luved to have been in the long, high level meeting when it was decided to change “Gross Weight” to “Mass” ).
They stated that wx, loads and general safety considerations were increasingly being met with threats and abuse.


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