Destination
POKHARA:
Llocated west of Kathmandu, is the capital of the Western Development Region in Nepal. With a population of about 190,000 inhabitants, it is the third largest city in the country. It is a well-known excursion
destination with its relaxed nature and lush beauty.
Pokhara has a subtropical climate with moderate temperatures. December to January is the coolest period with snowfall being a regular event. February to April is a warm period. The months of October and November are the best time to visit for the pleasant weather and lush green surroundings.
Historically, Pokhara was a mystical place which was partly inaccessible. After the construction of roads in the sixties, the city developed rapidly; today, it is a peaceful, yet active, resort town.
Temperature:
33° to 35° Celsius (Summer)
4° to 14° Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration:
30 minutes
JOMSOM
Jomsom, (2,713m) is important for its strategic position along the popular Around Annapurna (Circuit) Trek route. It is also the starting point for many interesting treks like the Kagbeni, Marpha, Muktinath and Mustang treks. The Jomsom Trek is known for splendid mountain views and some of the best trekking hotels are found on this route.
Jomsom is the capital and administration headquarters of Mustang district, which stretches from the Tibetan border to Ghasa along the Kali Gandaki river. The deepest gorge in the world lies here along the Kali Gandaki as the river passes between two eight thousanders, Mt Annapurna and Mt Dhaulagiri.
From Jomsom you can enjoy the views of the Nilgiri peaks as well as Dhaulagiri, the sixth highest mountain in the world. Most of the hotels, along this trek route, are run by people of the Thakali tribes. They are mostly found in the mountainous regions between Annapurna and Dhaulagiri.
Temperature:
16° to 18° Celsius (Summer)
14° to 16° Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration:
35 minutes
PHAPLU
Phaplu is in the Eastern district of Solu-Khumbu, famous for its Sherpas. This village of 5,500 is in a hilly region located 30 minutes east of Kathmandu by air. The local population is 70% Gurung with a 40% literacy rate.
Temperature:
29° to 34° Celsius (Summer)
1° to 10° Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration:
25 minutes
LUKLA :
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.
Lukla has grown rapidly with the introduction of its airstrip, which has made the Everest region accessible to many people, not just mountaineers.
Once a tiny farming community, Lukla is now a large trekkers town, with numerous accommodation options (most fairly simple), many shops; selling everything from batteries and soap to yak hair gloves and knock-off North Face jackets, and even a couple of internet cafes.
Temperature:
29° to 34° Celsius (Summer)
1° to 10° Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration:
25 minutes
Tumlingtar
Tumlingtar is a region and a city, in Eastern Nepal, between Arun river and Sabha River in Kosi Zone. It is also the deepest valley and biggest Tar (Plain land near the hill) of Nepal. The area is also known for the temple of Hindu goddess, Manakamana, known as Manakamana of Tumlingtar, situated 5 km north from Tumlingtar Airport. As urbanization has been growing here, many people of the surrounding areas are attracted at it now a days. This is the south point from which the bus goes to the district headquarters regularly. It is the best place to start mount kailash tour. Agni operates regular schedule flights to tumlingtar from kathmandu.
BIRATNAGAR
Biratnagar, a sub-metropolitan and Nepal's second largest city is located in Koshi Zone on the southern Terai belt of Nepal, near the south-eastern border with India. One can get here from Kathmandu by road and air. Biratnagar Airport is the regional hub for vital air services serving the remote Eastern Hills, and there are regular flights to Kathmandu.
The Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve (90-minute drive) is a bird-watching spot. The Koshi Barrage on the Koshi River (two-hour drive) is an impressive sight. Biratnagar is the hub of air routes in eastern Nepal.
Temperature:
33° to 36° Celsius (Summer)
8° to 26° Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration:
35 minutes
BHADRAPUR
Bhadrapur is a town and municipality in Jhapa District in the Mechi Zone of south-eastern Nepal. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of 15,210 people residing in 2860 individual households. Agni Air operates regular flights to Bhadrapur from Kathmandu. It is one of the major destination for trekkers who would like to go for trekking to India(Darjeeling).