Rising Himalaya Treks organizes helicopter tour in Nepal which is very pleasurable and exciting activity you can see panoramic & breathtaking view of Himalayans within one hour. The visitor of Nepal, who does not have enough time to trek for weeks in our hills and mountains nor has had the opportunity to sightsee around Nepal, with a total land area of 147,181sq km., there is a lot to be seen of Nepal than one actually gets to see during their stay in this Land of mystery and mountains. The Himalayan range in the north has more than 100 peaks that are over 6000 meters, of which 8 summits are among the world's tallest, and of course, the one and only Mt. Everest is not to be missed.
Since the whirly bird needs only a small landing space, it can be hired to take tourists to whichever destination and at whatever time they want to go.There are two types of helicopters currently operating in the private sector. The most frequently seen is the powerful Russian made MI-17. This is a big bird, capable of transporting 22 passengers or four tons of cargo. MI-17s can reach altitudes well in excess of 5,000 m and have been known to land at Everest base camp. They offer excellent utility and reliability under extreme conditions.
The other craft is the smaller and more maneuverable French made Ecureuil AS350B series. This sports car of the rotor world is smooth and quiet and offers excellent visibility. Wide-bodied and comfortable, it can carry five passengers and the newest models can land at 6,100 m. They are thus ideal for Himalayan sightseeing and intimate charters.
The helicopters can be used for pleasure as well as for practical purposes; from touristic enjoyment, trekking and mountaineering expeditions to technical, scientific and rescue works