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Heli flights permitted in Sagarmatha National Park with conditions to protect biodiversity


07 January 2025  

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KATHMANDU: Sagarmatha National Park has granted private helicopter companies permission to operate flights within the park, provided these activities do not harm the park’s forests, wildlife, or biodiversity.

Senior Conservation Officer Sushma Rana issued a notice stating that flights, landings, and hoverings must comply with applicable laws and require the payment of designated fees.

The park, established to preserve its unique ecosystem, biodiversity, and cultural heritage, has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979 due to its extraordinary natural and cultural significance.

Each year, thousands of tourists visit Sagarmatha National Park, contributing to the national and local economy and creating employment opportunities.

The permission for helicopter operations includes activities such as facilitating scenic flights for tourists, rescuing ill or injured visitors and locals, and transporting construction materials, food supplies, and other goods to the area.

These services aim to promote tourism while addressing the needs of the local community. However, helicopter companies are required to ensure that their operations do not adversely impact the park’s ecological system or its cultural heritage.

Locals in various parts of the region, however, have erected flag barriers on helipads, taking over them citing environmental and safety concerns over the increasing number of helicopter operations.

Publish Date : 07 January 2025 21:05 PM

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