Passenger traffic is high in Pokhara-Jomsom air flight
Summary
Passenger traffic on the Pokhara-Jomsom air route has surged after flooding blocked the road connecting Mustang to Beni in Myagdi. Airlines have increased flights to seven times a day as tourists and pilgrims travel to Mustang and Kagbeni during the busy season and Sohra Shraddha period.
Key Points
- Passenger traffic on the Pokhara-Jomsom route has risen sharply after flooding blocked the road between Mustang and Beni in Myagdi.
- Tara and Summit Air have increased Twin Otter flights from five to seven daily to meet demand.
- The tourist season and Sohra Shraddha rituals are bringing more travelers, including pilgrims from Nepal and India, to Mustang and Kagbeni.
- Flights are mostly concentrated in the morning because strong afternoon winds at Jomsom Airport limit operations.
