By Our Reporter Nepal built two international airports with one promise: bring tourists directly into the country’s major destinations, reduce Kathmandu’s monopoly and spur regional economic growth. Pokhara was expected to become the gateway to the Himalayas. Bhairahawa was envisioned as the main entry point for Buddhist pilgrims visiting Lumbini. Years later, both airports remain symbols of unrealized ambition. The runways are ready. The termin…
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