Катманду. Travel digest

Sarovar Hotels announced the opening of Royal Tulip Kathmandu – the first Royal Tulip in Nepal, and a landmark property set to become the country’s largest hotel and the most expansive MICE destination in the capital city.

Developed by The Massif Hotel Pvt. Ltd, this iconic project introduces the internationally acclaimed Royal Tulip brand to Kathmandu, blending 5-star luxury hospitality

Autograph Collection Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 brands, makes its debut in South Asia with the opening of The Soaltee Kathmandu Autograph Collection in Nepal.

This will be Marriott Bonvoy’s 19th brand in the South Asia region (India, Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka). Located in the heart of the city, The Soaltee Kathmandu Autograph Collection

Air India Express launched direct flights on 1 June between Bengaluru and Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, making it the 55th destination on the airline’s rapidly growing network.

Operations on the route commenced on 1 June 2025. Bookings are now open on the airline’s website and other in-house booking channels, with inaugural fares starting at INR 8,000 for Xpress Lite and INR 8,500 for