The bus from Gorakhpur, which was carrying over 40 passengers, was heading towards Kathmandu from Pokhara. At least 29 people have been rescued and are undergoing treatment at a hospital.

In a press release, Himalaya Airlines announced plans to operate flights on the Kathmandu-Lhasa-Pokhara-Kathmandu route. A weekly flight schedule has been established to connect Pokhara with Lhasa.