Helicopter companies in Nepal have announced an increase in charter flight fares, effective from October 1. According to company representatives, the fares for various destinations have been raised by 4 to 5 percent as per an agreement made on June 3.
The updated fare list reveals that the lowest fare for Nepali passengers is for a round-trip from Kathmandu to Gosaikunda, costing NPR 150,000. In contrast, the highest fare is for a round-trip from Kathmandu to Darchula, costing NPR 1,400,000.
Updated Charter Flight Fares from Kathmandu:
Kathmandu – Gosaikunda – Kathmandu: NPR 150,000
Kathmandu – Birgunj – Kathmandu: NPR 220,000
Kathmandu – Janakpur – Kathmandu: NPR 300,000
Kathmandu – Okhaldhunga – Kathmandu: NPR 220,000
Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu: NPR 330,000
Kathmandu – Phaplu – Kathmandu: NPR 300,000
Kathmandu – Khotang – Kathmandu: NPR 300,000
Kathmandu – Muktinath – Kathmandu: NPR 525,000
Kathmandu – Dharan – Kathmandu: NPR 440,000
Kathmandu – Bhairahawa/Butwal – Kathmandu: NPR 425,000
Kathmandu – Bhojpur – Kathmandu: NPR 390,000
Kathmandu – Taplejung – Kathmandu: NPR 490,000
Kathmandu – Biratnagar – Kathmandu: NPR 480,000
Kathmandu – Pathibhara – Kathmandu: NPR 525,000
Kathmandu – Dang – Kathmandu: NPR 625,000
Kathmandu – Chandragadhi – Kathmandu: NPR 575,000
Kathmandu – Nepalgunj – Kathmandu: NPR 750,000
Kathmandu – Surkhet – Kathmandu: NPR 750,000
Kathmandu – Dhangadhi – Kathmandu: NPR 1,100,000
Kathmandu – Rara – Kathmandu: NPR 1,100,000
Kathmandu – Dadeldhura – Kathmandu: NPR 1,275,000
Kathmandu – Simikot – Kathmandu: NPR 1,275,000
The fares for tourist flights to Himalayan regions have also increased. For example, the fare for a flight from Lukla to the Everest and Makalu regions is now USD 400 for Phakding, the lowest-priced destination.
Lukla to Everest and Makalu Region Fares:
Lukla – Phakding: USD 400
This fare hike comes as the companies adjust to increased operational costs and aim to maintain service quality across Nepal’s challenging and diverse terrain.
