Nepalis Return Home for Dashain Festival Amidst Border Activity
Summary
Nepalis are streaming home through the Gauriphanta border crossing as Dashain approaches, with returnees from India crowding the route to celebrate the festival with family. Some are also heading back to India for work, underscoring the year-round labor migration from Sudurpashchim.
Key Points
- Nepalis returning from India have increased sharply at the Gauriphanta border crossing ahead of Dashain.
- Many migrant workers are taking leave to spend the festival with their families in Nepal.
- Some people are still heading to India for jobs, medicine, or to meet family members there.
- Local transport and shop operators say the border sees heavy two-way movement every Dashain-Tihar season.
