Mt Everest flying at 21300 ft

Day #18 - Everest Chopper Flight Pt 6

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December 3rd 2012
....and then there we were - close up to Mt Everest. The pilot confirmed we were flying at around 21300 feet. He couldnt go any higher due to the weight in the aircraft and the thin air - confirmed by the fact the pilot had to work hard to keep the chopper stable, as it was bobbing around all over the place at this altitude. There were some very nervous, but exhilerated passengers in the chopper. ... read more

Asia » Nepal » Himalayas

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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