TRIBHUVAN AIRPORT ASSISTANCE

History Tribhuvan International Airport

The airport was originally named Gauchaur Airport, after the area of Kathmandu where it was situated. The In Nepali, "Gauchaur" refers to a place where cows graze. The formal beginning of aviation in Nepal occurred in 1949, with the landing of a Beechcraft Bonanza carrying the Indian ambassador. However, there are claims that there is evidence that Simara Airport existed in some form as early as 1946 and would therefore be the oldest airport in Nepal – this is, however, disputed.

The very first flight into Gauchaur happened on 23 April 1949. The first charter flight took place between Gauchaur and Calcutta, in a Himalayan Aviation Dakota on 20 February 1950.

On 20 February 1950, an Indian registered Dakota DC-3 commenced the first ever scheduled service, linking Kathmandu to Patna, Kolkata and Delhi.

In 1950, King Tribhuvan took refuge at the Indian embassy in an attempt to overthrow the Rana dynasty. Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah, the four-year-old grandson of Tribhuvan was crowned the new king. On 10 November 1950, two Indian planes landed at Gauchaur Airport and carried the young king along with his grandfather to Delhi. After the Delhi Accord, the Rana regime ended and King Tribhuvan landed at Gauchaur Airport as the monarch on 18 February 1951, bringing the waves of democracy in Nepal.

Facilities and Services Tribhuvan International Airport

See some of the Services and Amenities at Tribhuvan International Airport:

• ATMs
• Currency exchange
• Duty free stores
• Nursing rooms
• Snack shop
• Information desk
• Medical services
• Post office

Transportation Tribhuvan International Airport

Take a look at the transportation options at Kathmandu Airport:

• Bus: Local buses serve the airport.
• Taxi: Transfer to Kathmandu city centre from 15 minutes by taxi.
• Car Rental: To rent a car at Kathmandu Airport is a good idea.

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