348,000 travelers leave Kathmandu Valley since Ghatasthapana ahead of Dashain

As the great Nepali festival of Dashain draws near, the number of travelers leaving Kathmandu Valley for their home towns has begun to rise. Since Ghatasthapana, 348,000 travelers have left the valley.

People who have been living in the capital for studies, employment or various occupations and businesses have started heading home to celebrate Dashain. As the number of travelers increases, crowds have also been seen at the valley's major exit points.

At various bus parks in the valley, there has been growing movement of travelers boarding long- and short-distance vehicles for their destinations. Crowds of travelers heading home have also started appearing at the Arniko bus park in Jadibuti, Kathmandu.

As the number of travelers returning to their villages for Dashain increases, traffic congestion has built up on the Banepa-Kavre road section. Vehicles have been seen lined up in long queues along this stretch.