KATHMANDU :
Temperature:
29o to 34o Celsius (Summer)
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:
Temperature:
29o to 34o Celsius (Summer)
1o to 10o Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 0 minutes from Kathmandu
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:
Temperature:
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: Temperature:
29o to 34o Celsius (Summer)
1o to 10o Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 0 minutes from Kathmandu
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:
Temperature:
29o to 34o Celsius (Summer)
1o to 10o Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 0 minutes from Kathmandu
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:
Temperature:
29o to 34o Celsius (Summer)
1o to 10o Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 0 minutes from Kathmandu
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: Temperature:
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:
Temperature:
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:
Temperature:
29o to 34o Celsius (Summer)
1o to 10o Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 0 minutes from Kathmandu
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:
Temperature:
29o to 34o Celsius (Summer)
1o to 10o Celsius (Winter)
Flight Duration: 0 minutes from Kathmandu
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: Temperature:
29o to 34o Celsius (Summer)
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
FLIGHT SCHEDULE
Sector
Flight Days
Flight No.
Departure Time
Arrival Time
Nepalgunj to Simikot
3
SA331
0700
0750
Simikot to Nepalgunj
3
SA332
0800
0850
Nepalgunj to Dolpo
2
SA333
0700
0740
Dolpo to Nepalgunj
2
SA334
0750
0830
Nepalgunj to Tlh
6
SA339
0700
0740
Tlh to Nepalgunj
6
SA340
0750
0830
Nepalgunj to Bajura
4
SA329
0700
0740
Bajura to Nepalgunj
4
SA330
0750
0830
Nepalgunj to Chaurajhari
5
SA337
0700
0730
Chaurajhari to Nepalgunj
5
SA338
0740
0810
Nepalgunj to Bajhang
2
SA335
0700
0740
Kathmandu to Nepalgunj
2
SA336
0750
0830
Bajhang to Jum
7
SA341
0700
0735
Jum to Nepalgunj
7
SA342
0745
0820
Mon-1, Tue-2, Wed-3, Thu-4, Fri-5, Sat-6, Sun-7 . Note : Subject to Change Without prior notice
Domestic Airfares of Shangri-La Air Effective from October 01, 2004 to February 28, 2005
For Foreign Nationals
(US$ 2.00 subjected as Insurance Surcharge)
Sector
One Way -
US$
Round Trip -
US$
Nepalgunj to Simikot or V.V.
96
192
Nepalgunj to Dolpa or V.V.
85
170
Nepalgunj to Tlh or V.V.
85
170
Nepalgunj to Bajura or V.V.
85
170
Nepalgunj to Chaurajhari or V.V.
36
72
Nepalgunj to Bajhang or V.V.
85
170
Nepalgunj to Jum or V.V.
63
126
For Nepalese/Indian Nationals
(NPR 150.00 subjected as Insurance surcharge )
Sector
One Way (NPR)
Round Trip (NPR)
Nepalgunj to Simikot or V.V.
1800
3600
Nepalgunj to Dolpa or V.V.
1315
2630
Nepalgunj to Tlh or V.V.
1800
3600
Nepalgunj to Bajura or V.V.
1350
2700
Nepalgunj to Chaurajhari or V.V.
760
1520
Nepalgunj to Bajhang or V.V.
1455
2910
Nepalgunj to Jum or V.V.
1350
2700
Charter Flights Shangri-La Air provides charter flights both for passengers and cargo to different sectors as per the requirement of the interested charter agencies. The rate of the charter flight is moderate. The commitment of the flight is fulfilled with utmost care and attention for safety of the load carried in the flight with adequate arrangement of timely delivery in the destination.