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National Geographic Flight Sparks Luxury Tourism Boom in Nepal

On April 4, 2025, a National Geographic-branded aircraft arrived at Tribhuvan International Airport, bringing 77 affluent American travelers to Kathmandu. The group was part of an exclusive, month-long global journey that began in Seattle, USA. The trip focused on experiencing Nepal’s rich art, culture, and heritage, and included visits to iconic locations like Bouddhanath, Bhaktapur …

Mayor Acharya: Support Needed To Sustain Pokhara–Chengdu Direct Flights

Pokhara Metropolitan City Mayor Dhanaraj Acharya has emphasized the need for collective support and cooperation to continue the direct flight from Pokhara International Airport to Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. At a certificate distribution event organized on Monday by the Pokhara Tourism Council to honor participants of the first commercial chartered flight from Pokhara to Chengdu, …

Flight Operations at Pokhara International Airport Halted Due to Dense Fog

Pokhara International Airport has been forced to suspend all flight operations since Sunday afternoon due to dense fog covering the sky, significantly reducing visibility. According to airport spokesperson Jashoda Regmi, regular flights have not been possible as the poor weather conditions persist. “Flights have not been operated since 3 PM the day before yesterday, and …

Air Traffic Decline on Pokhara-Jomsom Route: The Role of Road Infrastructure in Changing Tourism Dynamics

With the gradual improvement of the national pride project, the Beni–Jomsom–Korala Road, a major shift in tourist travel patterns has emerged in Nepal’s trans-Himalayan district of Mustang. Once a prime destination for air travelers, especially during peak tourist seasons, Jomsom Airport now experiences a noticeable decline in air passenger flow. This significant drop, nearly two-thirds, …

Bandipur Cable Car Alert: One-Day Shutdown for Essential Maintenance

Bandipur Cable Car & Tourism Limited has announced that the Bandipur Cable Car service will be temporarily suspended on 2081 Chaitra 26 (coming Tuesday) due to its routine monthly maintenance. The closure is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to uphold long-term safety, quality standards, and service reliability. It is well known that Bandipur Cable …

Flight Operations Return to Suketar Airport After Extended Break

After nearly four months of suspension, flight services at Suketar Airport in Taplejung resumed today. Regular flights had been halted since the last week of Mangsir due to technical issues with two aircraft operated by Nepal Airlines Corporation, which conducts flights to the region. Although a flight was initially scheduled for Friday, it was postponed …

Tribhuvan Airport Sanitation Workers’ Bold Protest Over Unpaid Salaries Intensifies

The management of Tribhuvan International Airport has started efforts to resolve the issues of sanitation workers who are protesting over unpaid salaries. Airport General Manager Jagannath Niraula stated that sanitation workers have been refusing to collect garbage for the past 10 days as a form of protest. He mentioned that the Civil Aviation Authority of …

Bad Weather Wreaks Havoc on Manthali–Lukla Route, Leaves 500 Tourists Stranded

Due to bad weather, the Manthali Lukla flight has been affected. The visibility decreased due to thick fog, and the Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla was closed, leading to flight disruptions, informed the chief of Manthali Airport, Hiran Shah. Heavy fog in the area has reduced visibility for the past few days. While some flights took …

Disrupted! Tulsipur’s Tarigaun Airport Struggles as Passenger Numbers Plummet

The flight service at Tarigaun Airport in Tulsipur has been suspended after no passengers showed up on Thursday. The air service had resumed on Monday, but there were no ticket bookings from passengers in Tulsipur on Thursday. Only three tickets were sold from Kathmandu. As a result, Thursday’s flight was canceled, according to the airline’s …

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