Sudurpaschim traders chase winter markets across Indian border
Summary
Nepali traders from Sudurpaschim province sell clothes and blankets in Indian border towns like Tanakpur and Banbasa during winters, facing challenges from online sales and heavy travel loads.
Key Points
- Nepali traders from Sudurpaschim province sell clothes and blankets in Indian border towns in winters.
- Dhanlal Neupane has been trading in Indian towns like Tanakpur and Banbasa for 15 years, renting a room and selling door to door.
- Traders bring clothes mostly from Panipat, India, and some traditional woollen carpets from Nepal's mountainous regions, though demand for the latter is declining.
- Traders face challenges including inconsistent business, heavy loads, long distances, and competition from online sales affecting their profit.
