Santosh Pokharel

Entrepreneurs warn that increased security checks and strict movement across borders due to fears of cross-border infiltration could hinder tourist inflows. They caution that not only Indian tourists, but also third-country visitors transiting through India may be discouraged by the tension.

If Nepal had been able to operate flights to the Chinese market at affordable prices through its own airlines, then Chinese tourists would have arrived. It is not appropriate to rely solely on foreign airlines for attracting tourists.

Most hotels in Pokhara’s main tourist hub, Lakeside, have filled up with domestic and international tourists. Many popular hotels have reached full capacity, making it difficult to find a room without prior booking. Hoteliers report similar occupancy levels in hotels around Pokhara. Local busi...

Floods, landslides, plane crashes, and major road accidents involving tourists made 2081 BS a challenging year for Nepal's tourism sector. While the industry was working to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, a series of unfortunate events throughout the year dealt it further blows. Th...

Pokhara Regional International Airport (PRIA) marked a milestone on Tuesday with its first scheduled international flight--27 months after opening. Himalaya Airlines operated the flight, carrying 29 passengers from Pokhara to Lhasa—the capital city of the Tibet Autonomous Region of People&rsqu...

Hotel operators say that negative messages about the incident have spread rapidly in Europe through social media and news outlets. “Many tourists believe the entire country is unsafe, not just certain areas of Kathmandu,” said hotelier Om Prakash Pandey, who also serves as the presi...

Himalaya Airlines to operate Pokhara-Lhasa 'scheduled flight' on Tuesday

"We haven't been able to develop any product. We haven’t been able to beautify the existing ones either. We’ve worked for cheap popularity. By calling Pokhara the capital of every sector, we've weakened the dignity and importance of the capital. We've institutionally devalued it. When ev...

Tourism entrepreneurs have reported a noticeable improvement in the tourism sector, which had faced challenges during the last season (September-November). They view the period from March to June as the peak season for foreign tourists visiting Nepal. This time is particularly highlighted for attrac...

Non-registered helicopter companies will be charged a Rs 20,000 fee per flight if found flying in the area.