Monday, April 6th, 2026

Can Nepal bring in 2 mln tourists in 2020?



KATHMANDU: The Nepal government has planned to bring in 2 million foreign tourists in 2020. But this government’s ambitious plan is likely to be hit as tourists are being diverted to another destinations due to exorbitant fare in Kathmandu.

The transport fare in Kathmandu is almost the double the fare in New Delhi which marred the Nepali tourism sector.

The air fare from Zurich of Switzerland to Kathmandu is  around Rs 190,000 while the fare from the same place to New Delhi is only 78,0000, even though the distance is almost the same.

Publish Date : 12 June 2019 08:59 AM

Reminiscing Last Week: Policies, and Security Operations

KATHMANDU: Last week’s developments in Nepal reflect a moment of

New office timing begins: 9 am–5 pm workweek with two days off

KATHMANDU: From today (April 6), government offices and public bodies

Economic Digest: Nepal’s Business News in a Snap

KATHMANDU: Economic Digest offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of

Four major businesses face action

KATHMANDU: The Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection has

Trump warns Iran of severe retaliation over Hormuz Strait closure

WASHINGTON DC: US President Donald Trump has issued a strongly