KATHMANDU, March 17: To mark the 70th anniversary of Nepal-China diplomatic relations, regular commercial charter flights will start between Chengdu of China, and Pokhara International Airport from Tuesday.
Sichuan Airlines, with the support of Sichuan Province, will operate the first regular commercial chartered flight to Pokhara International Airport starting Tuesday.
The Nepal Tourism Board expects the flight to enhance air connectivity between Nepal and China, boosting tourism, cultural exchange, and business collaboration to new heights.
"The Pokhara-Chengdu flight will offer travelers in central and western Nepal easy access to affordable air services, while also providing Chinese tourists the opportunity to explore the beautiful city of Pokhara," the Board stated. "This air connection will play a key role in increasing international tourist arrivals to Nepal, supporting both the 'Visit Nepal 2025' campaign by the Chinese government and the 'Pokhara Tourism Year' campaign by the Nepali government."
A Nepali delegation will travel on the commercial charter flight from Chengdu to Pokhara as part of the 'Pokhara-Chengdu Flight Promotion and China (Sichuan) Sales Mission 2025.'
The Nepali delegation will participate in business meetings with government and private sector representatives in Chinese cities such as Chengdu, Luzhou, and Leshan.
"These efforts will not only promote Nepal as a major tourist destination but also strengthen tourism cooperation between the two countries," the Board added.
The Board expressed gratitude to Sichuan Airlines, the Sichuan Provincial Government, the Pokhara Tourism Council, and all other involved parties for their support in making this historic initiative a success.
Additionally, the Board anticipates this initiative will strengthen cultural exchange and help establish Nepal as an international tourism destination.