Buddha Air suspends Nepalgunj–Pokhara flight for a month
▸ Part of: Indian Religious Tourists Drive Tourism Growth in Muktinath; Flights Suspended
Buddha Air has temporarily suspended its direct Nepalgunj–Pokhara flight service, which had been operating for nearly five years. The suspension is attributed to a decline in Indian religious tourists and rising fuel costs, making the route financially unsustainable. The flight, operating three times a week since August 2021, was halted from Tuesday, causing disappointment among passengers and tourism entrepreneurs who will now rely on a 14-hour road journey.
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