Kathmandu, Dec. 28
Himalaya Airlines started Kathmandu-Lhasa-Kathmandu flight
service from Thursday, December 28.
The first outbound flight, H9 774, departed
from Tribhuvan International Airport at 08:40 am (local time) and reached Lhasa Gonggar
Airport, at noon (local time), with a flight
duration of one hour and twenty minutes. A total of 136 passengers boarded the
first flight, said the company in a statement.
The service will schedule flights every
Monday effective from January 01, 2024. This signifies the fifth direct
connection Himalaya Airlines has between China and Nepal. The Airlines
has been operating flights to Beijing, Chongqing, Qingdao and Shanghai.
"This will mark a significant milestone
in Himalaya Airlines' commitment to enhancing connectivity and promoting
bilateral ties between Nepal and China," it said in a statement. Himalaya
Airlines is a joint venture company with Nepali and Chinese investments.
It said that the Kathmandu-Lhasa-Kathmandu
route will offer passengers seamless travel options between the capital city of
Nepal with the historically rich and picturesque city of Lhasa.
Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet Autonomous
Region in China, is a cultural and spiritual hub in the Himalayas. Known for
its breathtaking landscapes and ancient monasteries, Lhasa holds deep
significance as the centre of Tibetan Buddhism and Tibetan culture.
The inaugural flight event was boarded by Minister
for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Sudan Kirati, and Wang Xin, Deputy
Chief of Mission at the Embassy of China in Kathmandu along with other
dignitaries.
Minister Kirati said that the newly
established route represents a significant advancement in the transportation
network linking Nepal and China.
This enhancement in transportation
infrastructure not only promotes increased accessibility but also signifies a
broader and more diverse network for trade, tourism, and overall bilateral relations
between Nepal and China, he said.
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