348,000 passengers leave Kathmandu Valley for Dashain
Summary
348,314 passengers have left the Kathmandu Valley for Dashain since Ghatasthapana, with departures peaking at 85,561 on October 15. Transport operators say damaged roads and highway disruptions have made vehicle management difficult, while 153,732 passengers have already booked advance tickets.
Key Points
- 348,314 passengers left the Kathmandu Valley for Dashain since Ghatasthapana, according to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office.
- Departures reached 85,561 on October 15 after daily numbers rose steadily through the week.
- Damaged roads and highway disruptions, including a road subsidence at Galaundi in Dhading along the Prithvi Highway, have complicated transport operations.
- The Federation of Nepalese National Transport Entrepreneurs has urged travelers to use tickets, pay prescribed fares, and check vehicle conditions before departure.
