Nearly 500,000 people leave Ktm Valley for various districts to celebrate Dashain
Summary
Nearly 496,323 passengers have left the Kathmandu Valley since Ghatasthapana to celebrate Bada Dashain in their hometowns outside the Valley. Crowds remain high at major bus parks and transit points, though officials say the number of travelers going out has eased slightly today.
Key Points
- Nearly 496,323 passengers left the Kathmandu Valley between October 11 and October 17 for Dashain celebrations.
- The exodus began on Ghatasthapana and has been continuing steadily, according to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office.
- Major crowding has been reported at New Bus Park, Machhapokhari, Kalanki, Balkhu, Koteshwor, and Gaushala.
- Travelers are leaving through several transit points including Pharping, Nagdhunga, Thankot, Bhimdhunga, Tinpiple, Sankhu, Bhaktapur Jagati, and Lalitpur Bhattedanda.
