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12. Casino Entertainment In Nepal
The sun never sets on the casinos in Nepal. Excitement and
gaming goes on 24 hours a day, seven days a week at the six
casinos of Kathmandu with international games like Blackjack,
Baccarat, Pontoon, Roulette, Flush, Beat the Dealer and Slot
machines providing the best night life in the region. The six
casinos of Kathmandu are operated by a single chain of
management yet each one has a different style to suit the taste
of all types of players.
The atmosphere in the casinos is one of stylish enjoyment and it
is difficult not to get drawn into the lively atmosphere. Even
those visitors who have never gambled before soon learn how to
play. There is no pressure. Charming guest relations executives
are at your service no sooner than you enter the casinos, and if
you so wish will take you around to explain the various games.
You can simply wander around the casinos on your own without
feeling that you are being watched, or try your hand at a few
games- who knows, Lady Luck might just smile at you.
The casinos are perfect places to unwind during a visit to
Nepal, whether you have flown in from overseas for a few days or
are in Kathmandu for a few hours. They operate their own
international standard bar, making hot, cold, hard or soft
drinks. Along with drinks, you’ll enjoy Indian, Chinese and
Continental dishes as well and while you are playing you can
also enjoy a variety of tantalising snacks.
1. CASINO ANNA
Anna situated at Durbar Marg is an ideal place for both
beginners and good players. Once you enter Casino Anna situated
in the complex of Hotel de l’ Annapurna you will have an
enchanting experience. Your voyage to the casino is full of fun,
excitement and thrill. The melodious sound and colourful lights
coming from the slot machines and video games take you to a
world of fantasy.
Open: 24 hours
2. CASINO EVEREST
What makes Casino Everest so special is that no visitor ever
gets bored. There is a regular entertainment in the form of
dance performances, gazals, songs, fashion shows, lotteries and
many other programmes. Mouth-watering complimentary food is
available and everyday a buffet dinner is laid out. Casino
Everest provides everything that you could possibly be looking
for.
Open: 24 hours
3. CASINO NEPAL
Though the oldest casino in the town, Casino Nepal provides the
latest entertainment facilities. Situated in the premises of
Hotel Soaltee Crowne Plaza, the quiet atmosphere, well trained
gaming staff and stylishly furnished spacious gaming hall are
what make the casino totally unique. Roulette, Baccarat,
Blackjack, Pontoon, Flush, Tri-Flush and Marriage are some of
the interesting games available at the casino. The casino uses
the American Roulette wheel. The high-tech slot machines
directly imported from USA are another attraction for the
players.
Open: 24 hours
4. CASINO ROYALE
Succulent complimentary food and beverages are available and a
matching service is given that makes one have an aura of royal
treatment. Waiters, Croupiers and Guest Relation Officers are
not only smartly dressed but will eagerly and courteously
fulfill your requirements. They create an overall friendly
atmosphere while at the same time ensure that the guests are
able to concentrate on the games without any disturbances.
5. CASINO RAD
The casino at the Radisson Hotel is well located beside the
major thoroughfare "Kanti Path". With Roulette, Blackjack,
Mini-flush, Baccarat and Slobs, this casino offers yet another
venue for 24 hour gaming in Kathmandu. It also features live
entertainment every evening.
Open: 24 hours
6. CASINO TARA
The Casino Tara welcomes tourists to a whole new experience of
fun and entertainment. Located at the Hyatt Regency Kathmandu,
the casino offers an unparralled gaming experience.
Casino Tara is unique in its interior ambience and the food for
vegetarians is mouthwatering.
Open: 24 hours
13. Domestic Airlines
1. Agni air
Agni air is the fresh airlines that has been added in the
aviation sector and started it’s operation from 16th March 2006.
At present it has a Dornier and a Twin otter. Its scheduled
flights operate to Lukla, Phaplu, Rumjatar, Tumlingtar, Dhangadi,
Jumla and chartered flights are operated to the destinations
like Simikot, Dolpo, Bajura, Bajhang, Taplejung and Manang
2. Buddha Air
Buddha air started it’s operations with Beech 1900D aircraft in
October 1997.At present it is operating with 4 Beech 1900Ds.
Buddha air is rated amongst the best schedule flight operators
of Beech 1900D aircraft in the world. It is the only airline in
Nepal using the Beech 1900D aircraft. In addition it also has 2
1900C crafts. Buddha air operates to Kathmandu, Pokhara,
Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj, Biratnagar, Bhadrapur, Bharatpur and
Simara. It operates Everest Experience flight which is unlike
any other flights, as it flies past nine peaks circling Mount
Amadablam to enter the Khumbu valley at 25,000 feet and almost 5
nautical miles from Everest (weather permitting). Buddha air has
around 35,000 members in its Royal Club membership.
3. Cosmic air
Cosmic Air started as a domestic airline based in Kathmandu,
Nepal, with its operations from 1997 with two MI 17 Helicopters.
The aircraft fleet was upgraded in 1998-99 with a Dornier 228
aircraft and further in 2000-01 with two SAAB 340 aircraft. It
was then quite a feat as Cosmic Air was the first airline to
introduce second-generation turbo prop aircraft with pressurized
cabin within the domestic flights. And in October 2004 the first
Fokker 100 Jet Aircraft was added to the fleet.
Cosmic Air has revolutionized the domestic operations by
introducing jet aircraft since November 2004 on its trunk
routes, which were previously operated by turbo prop aircraft
for the last 35 years.
Cosmic Air then expanded in a phenomenal fashion by operating
regional flights to India and Bangladesh with its twice-daily
flights to Delhi and five weekly flights to Dhaka.
Cosmic Air is a subsidiary of SOI Group, a conglomerate of 14
companies with interests in Tourism, Aviation, Banking,
Telecommunications, General Trading, Manufacturing, and
Hydropower among others. The Group is among the leading business
houses of Nepal and is one of the largest taxpayers in the
country. With an annual turnover of over USD 300 million, SOI is
one of the largest organizations in terms of employment
generation in Nepal.
Cosmic Air is the largest airline in Nepal in terms of fleet,
seat capacity and traffic carriage. Its fleet consists of 4
Fokker 100 jet aircraft, 2 Dorniers (2 more are under a
maintenance programme) and 1 SAAB 340.
4. Gorkha airlines
Gorkha Airlines took it’s flight in 1996. It initially started
with two MI-l7 Helicopters. It then added Dornier aircraft to
its fleet in November 2002. Now it has a fleet of two German
made Dornier 228. Gorkha Airlines operates mountain flight daily
which allows the passengers to view panoramas extending from
Langtang to Everest and to the Everest area as close as 4
nautical miles. This allows passengers an opportunity to view
the highest mountains of the world and provided good weather, to
witness all 18 of the highest peaks, 4 of which are above 8000
meters.
The airlines operates to Lukla, Tumlingtar, Janakpur, Bharatpur,
Simara, Pokhara, Bhirahawa, Jomsom. In the places like Simikot,
Jumla, Nepalgunj, Phaplu, Bhadrapur, it operates on charter
basis.
5. Sita air
Sita air Operates with 3 Dornier 228-202 twin engine Turbo prop
aircraft fitted with Garrett TPE-33-10T Engine. This 18 seater
STOL ( Short Takeoff and Landing ) aircraft is capable of
landing in 35 airports of Nepal, and covering destinations like
Lukla, Pokhara, Tumlingtar, Dhangadi, Janakpur, Bajhang, ,
Jomsom, Nepalgunj, Kathmandu, Simikot and Chaurjhari. Recently
it has added Surkhet as another scheduled destination. Apart
from these, it also offers charter services to Lukla, Jomsom,
Mountain flights, Simikot, Jumla, Bajhang and Chaurjhari.
6. Yeti airlines
Yeti Airlines is registered as a Private Limited Company and was
established in May 1998. It has obtained “Air Operator
Certificate” numbered 023/98 from Civil Aviation Authority of
Nepal (CAAN) issued on 17, August 1998 to operate commercial
domestic flights to various destinations of Nepal.
It operates scheduled and charter flights within Nepal. It
started its operations with two DHC-6/300 Series Twin Otter
aircrafts flying to remote areas with STOL (Short Take Off and
Landing) airports like Lukla, Phaplu, Lamidanda, Rumjatar,
Simikot.
Within eight years time span, it grew to become the only
airlines to use various aircrafts like DHC-6/300 Twin Otter,
Embraer EMB 110, EMB 120, Y-12, SAAB 340B and now Jetstream 41.
It has the largest fleet of nine aircrafts at present – five
DHC-6/300 Twin Otters and four Jetstream 41 covering major
districts and cities within Nepal - mountain, hill and the terai
regions.
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