Eurocopter B3 and Critical Cargo

Day #18 - Everest Chopper Flight Pt 1

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December 3rd 2012
A last suprise awaited us on this trip. We had discussed with our guide leader about arranging a Helicopter flight at Lukla. He went one better and arranged it for today - which also meant we would get dropped back at Lukla on completion. Not only were we to get 45 minutes flying round the Himalaya at 21000 feet, but no more walking! In our minds, getting back to Namche was mentally the end of the ... read more

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In 1951, the Nepalese monarch ended the century-old system of rule by hereditary premiers and instituted a cabinet system of government. Reforms in 1990 established a multiparty democracy within the framework of a constitutional monarchy. A Maoist in... ... read more