Douglas DC-3 Dakota
28-seater Dakota, NAC's very first aircraft, has become an icon of Nepal's aviation history. In many parts of the Kingdom, the people's initial encounter with the modern world was the DC-3, long before the cars got here. The last of these planes flew into the sunset in 1973.

Fong Shu Harvester AN-2
This 12-seater Chinese plane joined the fleet in 1963. Nepal Airlines had two of them which were in service for a brief period. They flew on domestic route till 1965.

 

Pilatus Porter PC-6
This single-engine air craft entered service in 1961. Manufactured in Switzerland, it seated six persons. The plane proved extremely suitable for Nepal's mountainous terrain where STOL capability was put to full use. NAC was flying one till 1998.

Fokker Friendship F-27
The Fokker launched Nepal into the turboprop era. In operation from 1966 to 1970, it carried 44 passengers and flew to NAC's international destinations. A lot of prestige was attached to travelling in a Fokker in those days.

Hawker Siddley HS-748 Avro
Nepal Airlines obtained its first Avro in 1970. The 44-seater planes were utilized on domestic and international sectors. The immensely popular sight-seeing excursion - the Mountain Flight -were also conducted by Avros.

Twin Otter DHC-6
The arrival of the Twin Otter was another turning point in the Kingdom's aviation scenario. Brought into service in 1971, this 19-seater Canadian plane was instrumental in opening up the mountainous interior. It could land and take off from small and rough airstrips. And suddenly, far-flung villages and remote trail-heads were only minutes away.

Boeing 727
The nation became the proud possessor of a jet plane carrier with the induction of a Boeing 727 in 1972. People would rush to their roof -tops to watch in awe as the sleek craft came in screaming from beyond the hills. Carrying 123 passengers, it connected Kathmandu with regional destinations and remained in service till 1993.

Boeing 757
The first of Nepal Airlines' two 757s arrived in 1987. Flying on long-haul routes and displaying the national flag at world airports, they helped Nepal make its presence felt in the international aviation scene. The 757 holds 190 passengers

Kathmandu:
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1o to 10o Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 0 minutes from Kathmandu
The capital of Nepal. It is in a beautiful green valley that is home to three major cities: Kathmandu , Lalitpur and Bhaktapur. The city is very rich in its cultural heritage and is full of ancient historical monuments. One can absorb everything from the parade of temples and the ancient palaces to the more modern buildings and palace in the back - drop of the omnipresent awe inspiring majesty of the youngest mountain ranges of the world, the Himalayas. Major places of interest in Kathmandu are: The Royal Palace, Hanuman Dhoka, Basantapur Burja, Kumari Temple (The Living Goddess), Swayambhunath Stupa, Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupati Temple, Gokarna, Dakshinkali and Godawari. There are also other sights to see in Patan - city of thousand Gods and Bhaktapur - city of devotees. It is the political and economic center of the country with direct air links to the outside world.

LUKLA:
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Lukla is the place where the majority of the visitors make their bumpy but spectacular landing half-way up a mountain side. Lukla is a small Sherpa village perched at 2,850 m above sea level literally nested on a shelf getting out over the Dudh Koshi, Lukla is the arrival gateway to the Khumbu region and a popular starting point for many treks into the shadow of Mt. Everest.

POKHARA:
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33o to 35o Celsius (Summer)
4o to 14o Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 35 minutes from Kathmandu
Pokhara a magnificent valley of lakes and mountains is the second largest tourist destination in Nepal . The valley is - among other things - popular for very close views of the Himalayas, including Mt. Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), the Annapurna massif and other greatest mountains belongings to the Annapurna Ranges. The Fish-tail Mountain stands only 25 km away from Pokhara. Its reflection in the Lake Fewa is considered one of the most beautiful sights in Nepal. This is s also the base point for many treks and expeditions into the Central Nepal Himalayas, like the Annapurna Circuit, Mustang etc. It is also the starting point for many rafting expeditions as well.

Distance: 200 Km West from Kathmandu.

JOMSOM:
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1o to 10o Celsius (Winter)
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Jomsom, 8800ft, is one of the most popular trekking destinations in the mid-western Nepal. This is also a gateway to the Hindu Holy site Muktinath, a temple of Lord Vishnu for those who opt for flying instead of trekking a long way up and down hill from Pokhara straight.

BHARATPUR:
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Royal Chitwan National park, the first national park of the kingdom is probably the best wildlife sanctuary in Nepal. A good population of the most graceful Royal Bengal tiger, rare one horned rhino, bison, wild bears, leopard make Chitwan very popular. Lamitaal, the lake Budhi Rapti inside the park is the home to the water birds. Graceful Gharials & Marsh Muggers.

MEGHAULLY:
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Royal Chitwan National park, the first national park of the kingdom is probably the best wildlife sanctuary in Nepal. A good population of the most graceful Royal Bengle tiger, rare one horned rhino, bison, wild bears, leopard that make Chitwan very popular. Lamitaal, the lake Budhi Rapti inside the park is the home to the water birds. Graceful Gharials&Marsh Muggers.

JANAKPUR:
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29o to 34o Celsius (Summer)
1o to 10o Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 0 minutes from Kathmandu
Janakpur is believed to have been the capital of the Mithila Kingdom in mythical times. An important pilgrimage site, Janakpur has many shrines dedicated to Ram, Sita and other Hindu deities.

NEPALGUNJ:
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30o to 36o Celsius (Summer)
6o to 24o Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 1 hour from Kathmandu
Nepalgunj situated in the western region of Nepal is the major commercial cities of the country. It is also the starting point for trekking into the North Western region including the famous trek to the Dolopo plateau and Mount Kailash and Manasarovar in the Tibetan Autonomous Region of China begin from here. Moreover, the Royal Bardia National Park and the Rara National Park are just kilometers away from here. The western border with India and just a few hours drive from Lucknow, a major Indian city, Nepalgunj could also be an option for tourist traveling from and via India. The Nepalgunj airport is also the main hub-airport in the far western Nepal.

Distance: 260 Km West from Kathmandu.

DOLPA:
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Dolpo or Dolpa, 8200 ft., is famous for Shey-Phoksundo lake, another very pristine mountain lake in its surroundings. Trekking to this region is expected to grow due to the famous movie Caravan.

JUMLA:
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1o to 10o Celsius (Winter)
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Jumla, 7700 ft. is a trekking destination leading to famous Rara Lake, one of the most pristine mountain lakes in the Kingdom of Nepal.

SIMIKOT:
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1o to 10o Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 0 minutes from Kathmandu
Simikot, 9000 ft, is the main gateway from Nepal into Kailash and Mansarover in the Tibetan Autonomous Region of China. An approximately one-hour flight from Nepalgunj (the main hub-airport in the far western Nepal) takes you to this fascinating mountain, remote township of Simikot. The flight is exhilarating

* Round trip airfare will be double.