Introduction Nepal , home   to  the   towering  peaks   of  the   Himalayas ,  is   a  paradise   for  adventure  seekers .

Sagarmatha National Park authorities have declared war on the noisy helicopters circling the Khumbu Valley almost all year. Headlines last weekend announced a ban on flightseeing tours to Everest ...

But in the last few days, they have been used as barriers to prevent helicopters from landing in the Khumbu Valley at the foot of Everest ... not just sightseeing tours. The situation has prompted ...

For those who can afford the $1,000 price tag, helicopters reduce the two-week long trek to Everest base camp to just a day -- depriving Nepalis along the overland route of a key source of revenue.