Traders Bring Goats and Yaks to Pokhara for Tihar Festival
Summary
Traders have brought goats and yaks from Himalayan districts to Pokhara for Tihar, with animals being sold from Simpani in Ward No. 1 of Pokhara Metropolis. Sellers say demand is lower than during Dashain but still strong, and the trade remains an important seasonal livelihood.
Key Points
- Goats and yaks from Mustang, Dolpa and Mugu have been brought to Pokhara for sale during Tihar.
- Traders say demand for yaks is lower in Tihar than Dashain, though this year’s supply is higher than in previous years.
- Pemba Tshering said 700 yaks were brought to Pokhara, while Udim Bham and Santosh Dharala also arrived with livestock for festival sales.
- Traders say the livestock business supports their ancestral profession and meets consumer demand during Dashain-Tihar.
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