A new direct air route has been launched, linking Lhasa, the capital city of Xizang Autonomous Region in China, and Pokhara, the second-largest city in Nepal.
On Monday, the maiden flight left Lhasa with 107 passengers on board. It is the second direct passenger air route from Lhasa to Nepal, with the other linking Lhasa to Kathmandu.
The air service is operated by Himalaya Airlines, with the outbound trip occurring on Monday and the return flight on Tuesday.
"I guess that will increase the tourism for both Lhasa and Pokhara, Nepal," said Umesh Budhathoki, a tourist.
The year 2025 marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Nepal.
As a new achievement in boosting the interconnectedness between China and Nepal under the Belt and Road Initiative, the inauguration of the Lhasa to Pokhara flight route is an important measure to enhance Xizang's high-level opening-up.
"The primary significance to launch the flight route between Lhasa and Pokhara is to set up an air bridge between people of China and Nepal. Next, we will continue deepening cooperation with other agencies, so as to jointly promote the construction of airline network among countries along the Belt and Road," said Huang Shan, marketing development assistant of Xizang Airport Group's aviation marketing department.
New direct air route links China's Lhasa, Nepal's Pokhara
New direct air route links China's Lhasa, Nepal's Pokhara
