Flower and fruit prices surge ahead of Tihar Festival
Summary
Prices of essential flowers like Sayapatri and Makhamali, as well as traditional citrus fruits, have surged sharply ahead of the Tihar festival in Kathmandu and surrounding areas.
Key Points
- Prices of Sayapatri flowers in Gundu, Bhaktapur have risen from Rs 300 to Rs 700 per kg in a week.
- Retail prices for Sayapatri have crossed Rs 1,000 per kg amid high demand during Tihar.
- Makhamali garland prices increased from Rs 25-30 to Rs 40-45 at the trading level and up to Rs 100 retail.
- Prices of traditional citrus fruits Bhogate and Bimiro have also more than doubled ahead of the festival.
