More than 100 fans cheered, sang and snapped photos as he was carried through the Sydney international airport on the back of his nephew Dolakh Dangi and flanked by his Australian tour guides – Nova FM breakfast hosts Fitzy and Wippa.

PHOTOS: Dangi arrives in Sydney to a hero's welcome

The 72-year-old from a remote village in Nepal had never left his village until he was discovered as the world’s shortest man in February this year. With his new found fame, Dangi said he wanted to travel to spread the word of his country and village.

Fitzy and Wippa said they never thought he would actually come when they decided to invite him to Australia via his friend Sid Llama.

Tonight, they couldn’t wipe the smile from their faces as Dangi high fived fans as he was carried through the arrivals Gate D wearing traditional Nepalese headwear with two Nova badges on it.

Fitzy and Wippa greeted Dangi, who doesn't speak any English, with a white scarf known as a ‘Khata’ and said ‘namaste’ meaning hello, and ‘swagatam’ meaning welcome.

Dangi posed for photos, giving the camera a double thumbs up and posing in a big group photo with all the so-called ‘Dangi Fever’ sufferers.

Nova had organized Dangi badges, balloons, stickers, t-shirts and 54.6cm rulers for Dangi fans, while many had made their own signs and had gifts for Dangi, including Kyle Merry who gave him a fishing rod.

Fitzy and Wippa then took Dangi, his nephew, and Mr Llama to their hotel where they were going to organize room service and have a cup of tea before bed.

Dangi will be part of five days of activities around Sydney with Fitzy and Wippa, finishing with a live broadcast from the Sydney Opera Bar on Friday morning, where more Dangi fans will have a chance to get up close to the little legend from Nepal.

Next up for Dangi will be a visit to the Nova FM studio at 8am on Monday morning.