Finally new airlines Himalayan Airlines,First private Nepal-china joint venture company has arrived in Kathmandu. Intially, This airlines will operate international flights on Kathmandu-Delhi route with an 150-seater airbus A320. The company will launch its flights on Kathmandu-Delhi route after the approval by the Indian airport authority. Himalayan will be the sixth airlines to operate Kathmandu-Delhi flight after Nepal Airlines, Jet Airways, Air India, Druk Air and Indigo. Initially airlines had planned to operate Kathmandu-Lhasa flight but now they focusing on connecting Kathmandu to Delhi and Doha. The first flight on the Kathmandu–Doha route will launch on April 12 and airlines already opened advance booking on this sector through its general sales agent.

The airlines company plans to link various Asian and Middle East cities initially. It also plans to acquire 15 Airbus aircraft, including long-haul wide-body jets, to expand operations to Europe and other destinations in the next five years.

 

Nepal , where only few people supposed to travel using the airlines but the fact is amazing yearly near 50000 people use the air way as their first medium to travel around the Nepal.

 

If you are planning for domestic travel then it will be a great news to you that the Airlines Operators Association of Nepal has announced to reduce the air fare by Rs.170 to Rs 580 depending on the distance and will be on effect from 7th of august. With this reduction in air fares air passengers are supposed to be increased. Due to climbing fuel costs, airlines had frequently increased their fuel surcharge and its impact was visible on passenger occupancy. In the last two years, airfares have gone up by Rs 2,000-2,500 on long-haul routes and Rs 700-1,000 on stol sectors.

 

Sectors	Revised FSC (NRP)			Total Bofore	Revised FSC (USD)			Total Before
	Fare	FSC	Total Now		Fare	FSC	Total Now
Kathmandu-Mountain	5100	4425+200	9725	10285	150	43+2	195	201.1
Kathmandu-Pokhara	2360	1190+200	4550	4850	96	16+2	114	117.1
Kathmandu-Bhairahawa	3060	2430+200	5690	6000	111	21+2	134	137.1
Kathmandu-Lukla	2295	1615+200	4110	4250	144	15+2	161	163
Kathmandu-Bharatpur	1595	1545+200	3340	3540	88	14+2	104	106.1
Kathmandu-Biratnagar	3570	2725+200	6495	6845	118	25+2	144	147.1
Kathmandu-Bhadrapur	4465	3245+200	7910	8320	144	28+2	177	181.1
Kathmandu-Dhangadi	6570	4570+200	11340	11920	168	40+2	210	216.1
Kathmandu-Janakpur	1910	1770+200	3880	4105	96	15+2	113	115.1
Kathmandu-Nepaljung	4850	3465+200	8515	8955	147	30+2	179	183.1
Kathmandu-Simara	1340	1325+200	2865	3035	82	13+2	97	99.1
Kathmandu-Tumlingtar	2745	2430+200	5375	5685	110	24+2	136	138.1
Pokhara-Jomsom	1340	940+200	2480	2680	100	9+2	109	111

 

 

 

 

 

Surya Airlines has started it’s flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj sector from 22nd June 2015. Airlines has decided to reduce the sector price upto 1600 and start selling on 3800. For now airlines is going to manage one daily flights.

Buddha Air and Yeti Airlines has already regular flight in this sector.

 

There are lots of reasons behind people being so touched with Nepal, They put travel to Nepal in their bucket list. The beauty of nature, people, culture and food are the reason of desirability. Most tourists who came have good experience but some has not same. So our suggestion, if you are planning for travel to Nepal or flying for first time in Nepal, you have to prepare for it.

 Airport Process

Avoid the difficulties of Airport process. You will face the strange incident there.

Also read this : How to escape from burden in airport of Nepal

 Exchange the local currency

Not everyplace or every shop take credit card/ debit card payment, So it’s like compulsory to you have hand cash. Exchange rate is changeable, there you can see lots of money exchange counters with different conversion rate. If you are going there, try to bargain. But i suggest you first see the real trends from Central Bank of Nepal : http://nrb.org.np/ in case of emergency try to exchange little as you need.

If you have travel cards then bank will give you the real time best rate.

 Taxi Bargain

When you get outside from Terminal, you can see lots of taxi driver asking you for ride. There you can’t get standard rate, so first try to get the lowest cost as possible. You can always have the choose among them.

Still if you don’t get good response, walk down toward the main exit gate, you will see other taxis. They are easy to deal than above, they know what you are looking.

My best suggestion, if possible ask them to follow the TAXI Meters, so you don’t need to bargain.

 Choose right place to stay

The common and usual problems are load shedding and water shortage. So choose the place where you will get backup power at the time of power cut, adequate water and internet. Thamel is the best attraction for tourist, You will enjoy there. But if you want to see the real Nepalese people move out the Thamel.

 Ask for Help

Most of the people in Nepal always good to help each other, if you’re confused or in trouble, feel free to ask for help. Specially it will be better if you choose young people and students, they understand English better.

Like the arrival of a new born baby to the family, the Nepalese community were overwhelmed by the arrival of a new fleet of national flag bearer international airplane at Tribhuwan International Airport on 8th February, Sunday, 2015. The plane named as “Sagarmatha” after the highest mountain of the world and pride of Nepal Mt.Everest received a grand welcome with traditional music, cultural ceremonies and fountain applause as per international practice.

The plane with Mathwer and Shrawan Rijal on the cockpit as the Pilot and Co-Pilot had Tourism Minister Deepak Chandra Amatya, NAC Chairman Shiva Sharan Neupane, NAC Managing Director Madab Kharel and engineers and officials from NAC and Civil Aviation authority of Nepal; who were the 18 on board passengers of the first flight of Sagarmatha from DOHA to KATHMANDU. At the hanger of TIA the welcome ceremony puja was conducted by the Managing Director Of NAC Madab Kharel.

The 158 seater Airbus A320-20 model airplane, will be starting its commercial flight from the end of this month. At current the flight will be connecting KATHMANDU and DELHI. A purchase of two same modeled airplanes was done with the French Airbus Company at the Airshow held at Qatar last year. The arrival of the next airplane is scheduled for April of 2015. The next airplane will be named after the birth place of Lord Buddha “Lumbini”.

Nepalese were excited by the 1st look of Sagarmatha on the video uploaded through “Hamburg Videos HD” channel on YouTube. The video has reached 13212 views in just 8 days with 150 likes which clearly indicates the excitement of Nepalese. The arrival of new fleet of airplanes produced by the leading manufacturer of airlines, Airbus; has added up new hopes and expectation over the overwhelming joy of a new national carrier. With the Airbus Company topping the security, comfort and economic standards of airlines manufacture, a new hope has developed in Nepalese of seeing NAC at the same height of success as its fellow organization “Thai Airways” established at the same year 1958. But on the other hand past technical and organizational failure of NAC is contradicting the expectations of general people.

At present NAC seems changing its policies and working in glorifying the sovereignty of the country by naming the planes after the prides of Nepal and giving a graphical enhancement to the tail logos but all will be revealed by time whether is this an old wine in new bottle or something else. May the plane welcomed in a traditional way won`t be repaired too, in a traditional way with slaughter of animals as the previous plane repair procedures of NAC.

 

10 operating, fixed wings domestic flights in Nepal.

Nepal Airlines Corporation

Nepal Airlines is government owned airlines, formerly known as “Royal Nepal Airlines”. It is the government owned national flag-carrier airline and operates more than 30 domestic and 7 international routes. Its main base is Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu.

 

Buddha Air  : 

Buddha Air is a renowned Airline company operational since 1997. Buddha Air envisions itself as the safest, most reliable and comfortable means of transportation. Till date Buddha Air has flown over 5 million passengers with zero insurance claims.

 

Yeti Airlines 

Starting with one DHC-6/300 Twin Otter, Yeti Airlines now has the largest fleet of fourteen aircrafts. The airline has served the isolated population of Nepal living in far-flung mountain areas by providing the only means of transportation and connection to the outside world. It has the largest fleet of Seven British Aerospace ‘Jetstream-41′ ; covering major cities within Nepal from the mountains and hills to the Terai region.

 

Simrik Airlines 

Established in 2009, Simrik Airlines has today well established itself as the most prominent fixed wing airline in Nepal.Since its very inception, safety and versatility has been the hallmark of Simrik Airlines. Simrik Air started right back from 2001, has been pointed as the most prominent rotor wing airline in Nepal.

 

Saurya Airlines

Saurya airlines is the newest Airlines company started first flight on 17th Nov for 2014 year. With the  focus on quality service, on time performance and affordable fares without making any compromises on safety, Airlines is in Nepali sky with sophisticated Canadian aircraft “Bombardier CRJ-200″.

 

Tara Air

In order to fly to all nooks and corners of the mountain terrain of Nepal, Tara Air have maintained a unique fleet mix which have proven short take-off and landing (STOL) capabilities for the last several decades.

 Tara Air have 4 Canada-made DHC 6 300 (Twin Otter) aircraft which are time-tested in the diverse and difficult mountain terrain in Nepal over the last four decades

Goma Air 

Goma Air was established with the intention to help the STOL (Short Takeoff And Landing) sector of  Nepal. At present GOMA Air is focusing its operation in STOL airstrips of Mid and Far western part of Nepal. Currently it is operating with its base in Surkhet and Nepalgunj with Two Cessna and one  LET 410.Goma Air is promised to provide the best service in the Nepalese Aviation and development of the rural sector inside Nepal.

 

Makalu Air

 

Air Kasthamandap

 

Sita Air

Sita Air started a modest domestic operation within Nepal on 6th Februry 2003 with Dornier 228-202K aircraft., Currently Sita Air offers scheduled, charter and cargo Flights throughout Nepal. Sita Air aims to promote tourism and offer safe, efficient and reliable air transportation services.

There are 7  Rotor Wings

1. Air Dynasty Heli Service
2. Simrik Air
3. Fishtail Air
4. Shree Airlines
5. Mountain Helicopters
6. Muktinath Airlines
7. Manang Air

Tumlingtar is a city in Koshi Zone, in Eastern Nepal, between Arun river and Sabha River.It is also the deepest valley and biggest plain land(Tar) of Nepal.
Mostly many chinese tourist fly from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar for the collection of herbal product and Rudraksha.
Tumlingtar is the only gateway to go to Makalu Trekking via Flight. Makalu Region is surrounded by Mt.Everest in west, Tibet in North, Arun River in East and Sabha River at South.Makalu region was also considered as National Park and Conservation Area in early 90’s.

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Flight from kathmandu to Tumlingtar is a duration of 35 minutes. On daily basis there are maximum 2 flights scheduled by 2 major airlines (Buddha Air and Yeti airlines).The oneway fare is NPR 5685 provided by both Buddha and Yeti Airlines.

IATA code/Airport Code: TMI
Free Baggage: 20 Kg
Hand carry: 07 Kg

Name	Goma Air
Airlines Code	GO
Number of Aircraft	2 Cesnna  9N-AJT,9N-AJU and 1 let 410 KY
Office	Subidhanagar, Kathmandu, Nepal
Phone	00977-1-4007612,4007613
Capacity of Aircraft	Cesnna – 9 seater, Let 410 – 18 seater
Destination	Humla, Jumla, Dolpa, Mugu, Bajura, Rukum, Bajhang, Chaurjahari, Nepalgunj, Surkhet

 

Goma Air was established with the intention to help the STOL (Short Takeoff And Landing) sector of  Nepal. At present GOMA Air is focusing its operation in STOL airstrips of Mid and Far western part of Nepal. Currently it is operating with its base in Surkhet and Nepalgunj with Two Cessna and one  LET 410.Goma Air is promised to provide the best service in the Nepalese Aviation and development of the rural sector inside Nepal.

 

Goma Air only operates its flights from Surkhet and Nepalgunj to different sectors.They are From Surkhet to Jumla, Humla(Simikot), Dolpa(Jhuphal), Mugu (Talcha), Bajura (Kolti), Rukum, Bajhang, Chaurjahari, Nepalgunj.

From Nepalgunj to Jumla, Humla(Simikot), Dolpa(Jhuphal), Mugu (Talcha), Bajura (Kolti), Rukum, Bajhang, Chaurjahari, Surkhet.

 

 

 

Name	Saurya Airlines
ESTD	Saurya Airlines (2014)
Number of Aircraft	1 Bombardier CRJ-200 jet
Office	New Baneshwor
Phone	+977 1 4567890
Capacity of Aircraft	54 but 50 is in operation
Destination	Kathmandu, Bhairahawa and Biratnagar

 

Saurya airlines is the newest Airlines company started first flight on 17th Nov for 2014 year. With the  focus on quality service, on time performance and affordable fares without making any compromises on safety, Airlines is in Nepali sky with sophisticated Canadian aircraft “Bombardier CRJ-200″.