‘Helicopter tourism’ in the Himalayas affecting Sherpas, wildlife

Mongabay
Feb 10, 2025, 9:38 am107 ptsTrending
A surge in “helicopter tourism” at Sagarmatha, the Nepali name for Mount Everest, is adversely affecting the local community and wildlife, reports Mongabay contributor Shashwat Pant. Helicopters have previously only been used for medical emergencies or high-profile visitors at Sagarmatha. But with choppers…

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