New Direct Air Route Established Between Lhasa, China and Pokhara, Nepal
The inaugural flight enhances connectivity between the two regions, promoting tourism and economic cooperation.
A new direct air route connecting Lhasa, the capital of the Xizang Autonomous Region in China, with Pokhara, Nepal's second-largest city, has officially launched.
The first flight took off from Lhasa carrying 107 passengers.
This marks the second direct passenger air connection from Lhasa to Nepal, complementing the existing route to Kathmandu.
The air service is currently operated by Himalaya Airlines, which features flights outbound from Lhasa on Mondays and return flights on Tuesdays.
This new route is seen as a significant advancement in the ongoing efforts to enhance transportation and economic cooperation between China and Nepal, aligning with the goals of the Belt and Road Initiative.
An immigration inspection officer from Lhasa emphasized that the new flight would facilitate higher levels of interconnectedness between the regions, supporting their coordinated development and promoting tourism.
In tandem with these developments, China has been refining its visa-free transit policies to further promote international openness and encourage people-to-people exchanges.
In 2024, over 20.1 million foreign visitors entered China through the visa exemption program, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 113.5 percent in eligible travelers benefiting from transit visa exemptions.
The first flight took off from Lhasa carrying 107 passengers.
This marks the second direct passenger air connection from Lhasa to Nepal, complementing the existing route to Kathmandu.
The air service is currently operated by Himalaya Airlines, which features flights outbound from Lhasa on Mondays and return flights on Tuesdays.
This new route is seen as a significant advancement in the ongoing efforts to enhance transportation and economic cooperation between China and Nepal, aligning with the goals of the Belt and Road Initiative.
An immigration inspection officer from Lhasa emphasized that the new flight would facilitate higher levels of interconnectedness between the regions, supporting their coordinated development and promoting tourism.
In tandem with these developments, China has been refining its visa-free transit policies to further promote international openness and encourage people-to-people exchanges.
In 2024, over 20.1 million foreign visitors entered China through the visa exemption program, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 113.5 percent in eligible travelers benefiting from transit visa exemptions.
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