I'm hoping to go to Kathmandu, and trying to figure out flight options.

For such a long trip (either IAD, NYC, or BOS departure) I'd like to be able to earn miles on my MP account (and preferably EQMs). Sadly, there aren't a ton of great options.

The QR flight out of IAD is good via DOH, except there are NO EQMs and most of the economy fare buckets I've found earn 50% miles.

No real good star alliance options.

I'd consider using miles for an upgrade as well. I looked at a business award ticket and the only thing I found was IAD-MAD-BKK-KTM. Enh.

Any creative ideas or suggestions out there?