Dussehra Travel Sees Crowds at Gongabu Buspark Amidst Road Challenges
Summary
Crowds are gathering at Kathmandu’s Gongabu New Buspark as people return to their hometowns for Dashain, with advance tickets still available despite heavy passenger demand. Flood and landslide damage on major highways is making some routes slow and difficult, though extra buses and stricter safety checks have eased travel pressure.
Key Points
- Dashain travel has brought a large crowd of passengers to Gongabu’s New Buspark in Kathmandu as people leave the Valley for their permanent homes.
- Passengers say advance tickets are easier to get this year because extra buses have been arranged, reducing the usual long queues.
- Floods and landslides from continuous rainfall have damaged major highways, making travel slower and more difficult on several routes.
- Drivers on long-distance routes say road repairs are underway and passenger safety checks, including the use of double drivers, are being strictly enforced.
