Tara Air Viking DHC-6-400 Twin Otter Take-off from Ramechhap Airport to Lukla with Everest trekkers

Ramechhap Airport is a domestic airport in Nepal located in the Ramechhap district, about 132 kilometers east of Kathmandu. The airport is located at an elevation of 4,950 feet above sea level, and it provides stunning views of the surrounding mountains, including the Himalayas. The airport is used as a base for helicopter flights to Everest and other Himalayan regions. Most flights to Lukla Airport are operated from Ramechhap Airport. During the peak Everest tourist season, the airport served 24 flights per day to Lukla Tenzing-Hillary Airport.
⦿ About the Aircraft:
In this video Tara Airplane, Viking DHC-6-400 Twin Otter taking off from Ramechhap Airport at 6.15AM. The Viking DHC-6-400 Twin Otter is a modern version of the de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter, a highly versatile and rugged twin-engine turboprop aircraft that was originally designed in the 1960s. The Viking DHC-6-400 model features several improvements over the original design, including more powerful Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34 engines, a higher maximum take-off weight, and modern avionics and systems. The Twin Otter is known for its ability to operate in rugged and remote environments, including mountainous regions, short runways, and unpaved airstrips.
The Viking DHC-6-400 Twin Otter has a maximum seating capacity of 19 passengers and a range of up to 1,500 nautical miles. It can operate at a maximum altitude of 25,000 feet and has a cruising speed of around 170 knots. The aircraft's high-wing design and large windows provide excellent visibility for pilots and passengers, making it a popular choice for scenic flights and aerial tours.
⦿ About the Destination:
All the passengers of the flights are tourist, who are going to visit Khumbu Everest region. Famous for its spectacular mountain peaks and the loyalty and friendliness of the Sherpas, the Everest region (Khumbu) is one of the most popular destinations for tourists in Nepal. While trekking is possible in this area the whole year round, the best times to visit are from the beginning of March to mid May and from the beginning of September to end of November.
Situated on the Nepalese side of Mount Everest in northeastern Nepal, Khumbu (also known as the Everest Region) is a subregion of the Himalayas. It is part of the Solukhumbu District and the Sagarmatha Zone, along with two other subregions called Solu and Pharak. Khumbu is home to several villages including Namche Bazaar, Thame, Khumjung, Pangboche, Pheriche, and Kunde, as well as the renowned Buddhist monastery at Tengboche. The elevation of Khumbu ranges from 3,300 meters (11,000 feet) to the summit of Mount Everest, which stands at 8,848 meters (29,029 feet), the highest point on Earth. The Khumbu region includes the Sagarmatha National Park and the Sagarmatha National Park Buffer Zone.