People continue departing Kathmandu Valley for Dashain festival
Summary
People are leaving Kathmandu Valley in large numbers as Dashain approaches, with tens of thousands crossing checkpoints in the past 24 hours. Transport entrepreneurs say damaged highways and the blocked Prithvi Highway are causing major inconvenience for travelers.
Key Points
- 56,809 people left Kathmandu through various checkpoints in the last 24 hours, according to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office.
- Large numbers of workers and students are returning to their ancestral homes ahead of Dashain, Nepal’s biggest Hindu festival.
- Transport entrepreneurs say road damage and the obstruction of Prithvi Highway are making passenger management difficult.
- The National Federation of Nepal Transport Entrepreneurs has urged travelers to buy tickets, pay fixed fares, and check vehicle conditions before boarding.
