Nearly 500,000 people leave Kathmandu Valley to celebrate Dashain
Summary
Nearly 500,000 people have left the Kathmandu Valley for their hometowns to celebrate Bada Dashain, with passenger departures reaching 496,323 between October 11 and October 17. Crowds have been concentrated at major bus parks and transit points across Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Lalitpur.
Key Points
- 496,323 passengers left the Kathmandu Valley between October 11 and October 17 for Dashain travel.
- Passenger crowds were seen at New Bus Park, Machhapokhari, Kalanki, Balkhu, Koteshwor and Gaushala.
- Travelers are using transit points including Pharping, Nagdhunga, Thankot, Bhimdhunga, Tinpiple, Sankhu, Jagati and Bhattedanda.
