Santosh Pokharel

A special program will be held at the Pokhara Exhibition Center on February 15 to declare Pokhara Visit Year 2025. An executive committee has been formed under the coordination of Mayor Acharya to declare Pokhara Visit Year.

The weather that day was exceptionally clear. Maghe Sankranti filled the air with a palpable festive spirit. Pokhara’s residents were celebrating the festival with enthusiasm. Clear skies showcased the Himalayan range to the north, serene sunshine bathed the city, and Pokhara beamed with joy f...

The total number of passengers includes both domestic and foreign travelers. Of the 1 million 23 thousand passengers, 176 thousand were international, while the remaining 847 thousand were domestic travelers. In comparison, in 2023, the airport handled 905 thousand passengers, of which 125 thousand...

It has been two years since Pokhara Regional International Airport (PRIA) began operations. The airport was inaugurated on the first day of 2023. During this period, the airport operations have been limited to domestic flights only.

Foreign pilots have already arrived in Pokhara for the event, which aims to boost adventure tourism in the region. This is the first ever balloon festival being  conducted in Nepal, especially in Pokhara.

According to Dahal, tourism businesses from bordering Indian cities will participate in the meetings and discussions held in various cities. Since local and Indian businesses will carry out the promotion in those areas, he stated that this campaign will also make it easier to bring Indian tourists t...

KATHMANDU, Nov 10: Tourism entrepreneurs are raising concerns over rising domestic and international airfare prices, which have resulted from the reduced operating hours of Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) for upgrading work. Business owners say the airfare increases are affecting tourists comi...

POKHARA, Nov 7: After nearly a year, a Chinese aircraft has once again landed at the Pokhara Regional International Airport (PRIA). A chartered Sichuan Airlines flight from Kunming, China, arrived in Pokhara on Thursday, bringing guests and participants of the 3rd International Mountain Cross-countr...

POKHARA, Oct 28: As the government prepares to reduce the operating hours of Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) for infrastructure expansion, it plans to fully operationalize Pokhara Regional International Airport (PRIA) and Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA) in Bhairahawa. To facilitate...

KATHMANDU, Oct 20: The arrival of domestic tourists to Pokhara has decreased this year. The three-month period of September-November is considered as the peak season for foreign visitors, especially for trekking. As this season is a suitable time for trekking, the arrival of foreigners increases dur...