Kathmandu braces for 1.5M Dashain exodus
Summary
Around 1.5 million people are expected to leave Kathmandu Valley for Dashain, putting heavy pressure on roads, bus services and travel management. A parliamentary report has warned of congestion, ticketing irregularities, damaged highways and safety risks during the festival rush.
Key Points
- Around 1.5 million people are expected to leave Kathmandu Valley for Dashain, with nearly one million travelling by public transport.
- A parliamentary report has warned of congestion, fare abuses, road safety risks and uncertainty over advance ticket booking.
- Nagdhunga, Sanga and Pharping are expected to face heavy traffic pressure, especially on routes toward Narayangadh, Pokhara and Butwal.
- The report recommends traffic diversions, stricter vehicle checks, digital ticketing, and a future Public Transport Authority for Kathmandu Valley.
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