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The Pokhara Paradox: Nepal's Most-Visited City Has the Least-Served Airport

Pokhara gets 400,000 foreign tourists a year. Its $216 million airport has had zero regular international flights since it opened in 2023. Here's why no airline will fly there and what that means for your trip.

Dilisha PantaMay 21, 202615 min read

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Gulmi Resunga Airport: Nepal's Gateway to the Mid-Hills

Flying to Gulmi from Kathmandu takes 50 minutes instead of 12 hours. Nepal Airlines operates 4 flights weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 06:30. No IATA code exists ICAO is VNRG. One-way fare is NPR 10,902. Book directly through Nepal Airlines.

Dilisha PantaMay 10, 202612 min

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Baglung Airport (Balewa, BGL): Nepal’s Paved Runway With No Flights

Despite a fully renovated runway and a maintained terminal, Baglung Airport has had no commercial flights since 2018. No airline currently operates here and no schedule has been announced.

Dilisha PantaApr 28, 202614 min