The proposed flights between Kathmandu and Bagdogra will benefit thousands of tourists, students and pilgrims from India and Nepal. A short drive from Bagdogra into Nepal is the small airfield at Bhadrapur. The link would destroy the potential of Bhadrapur airport and affect thousands of Nepalis who depend on it for their livelihood in Jhapa and Ilam. Nepali tour operators should start thinking of alternatives.

Pravesh Saria,
Chicago USA