Over 553,000 people leave Kathmandu Valley for Dashain – The Himalayan Times – Nepal’s No.1 English Daily Newspaper
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Published: 09:10 am Oct 01, 2025
Travelers at the New Bus Park in Gonggobu on Monday, the Fulpati day of Dashain, who had come to board buses to return to their home districts from Kathmandu, and the vehicles ready to depart for their destinations. Photo: Hariram Bhetuwal / RSS
Traffic police intensify monitoring as festival travel surges
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 1
More than 553,000 people have left Kathmandu Valley for their hometowns since the start of Dashain on September 22, according to the Valley Traffic Police Office.
During the same period, 285,308 people entered the Valley in over 72,000 vehicles.
The police further added that additional personnel, help desks, monitoring, and rescue teams have been mobilized to manage the heavy flow of travelers.
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