Former King Gyanendra to Travel to Kathmandu by Helicopter from Jhapa Amid Security Concerns

Ratopati February 13, 2026

Former King Gyanendra to Travel to Kathmandu by Helicopter from Jhapa Amid Security Concerns

Kathmandu. Former King Gyanendra Shah is set to arrive in Kathmandu by helicopter from Jhapa. Previously, it was announced that he would travel to Kathmandu via a Buddha Air flight.

However, due to weather-related flight delays, Shah decided to travel by helicopter, an official from the airport security office told Ratopati. According to security sources, Shah is traveling to Kathmandu via Kailash Helicopter.

He is scheduled to depart from Jhapa by helicopter towards Kathmandu at 12:00 PM. He is expected to land at Tribhuvan International Airport in approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Royalists are preparing to gather at Tribhuvan International Airport on Friday to welcome him. Police have adopted high security alert measures, anticipating potential unruly activities during the demonstration.

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