Dashain exodus from Kathmandu Valley gathers pace

KATHMANDU: The number of people leaving the Kathmandu Valley for their hometowns to celebrate Bada Dashain has been increasing as the festival approaches.

People living in the capital for education, employment and other professional pursuits have begun returning to their villages in large numbers to celebrate the festival with their families and relatives.

Passenger traffic has increased at various exit points in the Kathmandu Valley, with more people travelling to different districts by both long- and short-distance public transport.

According to Rabindra Khanal, deputy superintendent of police at the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, 78,138 passengers left Kathmandu between Tuesday morning and Wednesday morning to celebrate Dashain.