Nalinchowk is a beautiful city in Bhaktapur District of Nepal that is about 20 km away from Central Kathmandu Tourist Hub Thamel. Car drive takes about 40 minutes to reach at Nalinchow in Bhaktapur, depening upon traffic and road condion. It may take aboun an hour during buy traffic on highway between Thamel and Nanlichowk.  

he helipad constructed in Nalinchowk in Bhaktapur has become operational.

The New helipad constructed at Nalinchowk in Bhaktapur to manage air traffic at Tribhuvan International Airport went into operation on Friday of 21 June, 2024. the helipad's operation will benefit in the management of Tribhuvan International Airport's flight pressure.

"This helipad is relevant in the context that the international airport is becoming narrow and the number of planes and helicopters is also increasing," he said.

This helipad, built by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), will be extremely beneficial to the all places in Nepal.

 the helicopter service provider companies will be able to deliver the service more readily, and the local community will benefit as well.

According to the CAAN, having the helipad operational will make it easier to manage the international airport's flight pressure. At moment, four helicopters can land on the helipad, which can accommodate 17 helicopters.

An area of 33 ropani in Nalinchowk, Suryabinayak Municipality-10, has been constructed into a helipad.