Doha, QATAR: Qatar Airways is pleased to announce that it is offering an exciting promotional offer to Kathmandu - one of its’ 53 destinations on its’ growing route network.

Customers who purchase 1 business-class ticket to Kathmandu will receive private airport transfers in Kathmandu, 3-night accommodation at the beautiful 5-star Radisson Hotel (including breakfast, tax and service charges), a 60-minute scenic Himalayas mountain flight on Cosmic Air, and earn a minimum of 9,564 Avios.

This incredible value is moderately priced, starting from USD 999. Accompanying passengers have the option of traveling on Economy class.

“This is one of our most exciting promotional offers yet”, said Qatar Airways’ General Manager Commercial Mr. Mohamed Saleh Fakhri.

“Qatar Airways would like to extend its’ customers in the region the opportunity to experience one of the most naturally beautiful landscapes in the world.

“Customers taking advantage of this offer are ensured a once in a lifetime experience to encounter the magnificent beauty of the Himalayas, and see some of the worlds’ most beautiful mountain ranges.

““With further destinations to be opened this year, such as Kabul, Osaka and Melbourne, Qatar Airways is offering its’ customers a range of destinations to experience and faster, easier connections to an extensive international route network that will encompass 70 destinations on all five continents by the end of 2005, “ added Mr. Al Baker.

The special promotional offer to Kathmandu is valid for purchase from Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman until the end of September 2004.

Qatar Airways flies to Kathmandu eleven times per week. Flight QR350 leaves Doha at 08:45 hrs on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays to arrive in Kathmandu at 16:00 hrs local time. Flight QR352 leaves Doha at 23:45 hrs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays to arrive in Kathmandu at 07:00 hrs (next day) local time.

Return flight QR355 leaves Kathmandu on Tuesdays, Thursdays Saturdays and Sundays at 08:15 hrs to arrive in Doha at 10:25 hrs local time. Flight QR351 leaves Kathmandu on Mondays and Fridays at 08:15 hrs to arrive in Doha at 10:25 hrs local time. Flight QR 353 leaves Kathmandu on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 20:30 hrs to arrive at Doha International Airport at 22:40 hrs local time.