Nepalgunj-Pokhara Flights to Resume from August 31
Summary
Buddha Air will resume Nepalgunj-Pokhara flights from August 31 after the route was halted in May due to weak demand and high fuel costs. Tourism entrepreneurs in Banke say the service will boost travel links between western Nepal, Pokhara and religious destinations in India.
Key Points
- Buddha Air will restart the Nepalgunj-Pokhara regular air service from August 31, with bookings now open.
- The route was suspended on May 5 because of falling numbers of religious tourists from India and high fuel costs.
- Binit Bikram Shah said passenger demand has risen again, prompting the resumption of the service.
- Tourism leaders in Banke said the flight will improve access to Pokhara, Mustang, and religious sites such as Bagheshwori temple and Ayodhya.
