Mountain Helicopters

Mountain Helicopters Pvt. Ltd. is a helicopter operator founded in Kathmandu, Nepal, on 20 July 2009. Its website describes more than 17 years of operations covering helicopter tours, private charter, mountaineering expedition support, high-altitude logistics and rescue missions. It says it runs a direct flight operation, so customers deal with the aircraft operator itself.

Tours and charter

• Everest Base Camp helicopter tour, with a Kala Patthar landing
• Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp helicopter tour, a 3 to 4 hour day trip
• Pokhara to Muktinath helicopter flight, a pilgrimage tour of 4.5 to 5.5 hours
• Everest overfly with Gokyo Lake and Kalapatthar landings and breakfast at Hotel Everest View, about 90 minutes
• Kathmandu to Makalu Base Camp helicopter flight
• Private chartered tours to Langtang, Mustang and custom Himalayan routes

Emergency, rescue and relief

The company says it responds to emergencies across Nepal, from the Himalaya to the Terai. It lists carrying climbers down from high camps, airlifting the injured from remote roads, evacuating patients from district hospitals and delivering food and medicine after floods, landslides and earthquakes.

Fleet and compliance

The site says the fleet is Airbus AS350 B3e helicopters, with HTAWS terrain-avoidance technology on every aircraft. It states that it is licensed to operate under Nepal civil aviation regulations (CAAN certified) and that its flight desk is staffed 24/7.

Company facts

• Founded in Kathmandu, 20 July 2009
• Head office: Old Sinamangal, Pepsicola, Kathmandu, P.O. Box 20320
• Sales and marketing desk at the Domestic Terminal, Tribhuvan International Airport
• Bookings by website, email or WhatsApp