Helicopter Collision , Solukhumbu Nepal

Indian Tourist Killed in Helicopter Collision at Pheriche, Solukhumbu

Published: 3 November 2026 | Location: Pheriche, Everest Region, Nepal

A tragic helicopter collision occurred on Tuesday morning, November 3, 2026, at Pheriche in the Khumbu region of Solukhumbu district, Nepal, claiming the life of an Indian tourist and leaving several others injured.

According to reports from local authorities, two helicopters operated by Fishtail Air and Air Dynasty collided while attempting to land at the Pheriche helipad at approximately 8:11 AM. The accident occurred in Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality–4, along the popular trekking route towards Everest Base Camp.

Police identified the deceased as Vasanth Kumar Balaramaramadu, an Indian national travelling aboard the Fishtail Air helicopter. Another passenger, Shailesh Krishna Patel, a New Zealand citizen of Indian origin, was injured and airlifted to Kathmandu for medical treatment. Both helicopter pilots also sustained injuries and were taken for medical care.

Authorities are gathering further information to establish the circumstances surrounding the collision. The incident has drawn attention to aviation safety in Nepal's high-altitude mountain regions, where helicopters play an important role in passenger transportation, trekking support, mountaineering logistics and emergency evacuations.

The Everest region is one of Nepal's most popular adventure destinations, attracting thousands of international trekkers and climbers every year. Helicopter operations are particularly important in remote mountain areas where road access is limited and weather conditions can change rapidly.

Peak15 Adventure extends its heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased and wishes a speedy recovery to everyone injured in this tragic incident.