Over 109,000 people depart Kathmandu valley since Ghatasthapana

KATHMANDU: The number of people leaving the Kathmandu valley to celebrate the Dashain festival has surged, with over 109,636 passengers departing since Ghatasthapana. According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, these passengers traveled out of the capital using 17,139 vehicles.

Of those who have left the valley, 41,946 are female and 67,690 are male. As residents who moved to the capital for studies, employment, or business head back to their hometowns, major exit points including Nagdhunga, Pharping, Thankot, Bhimdhunga, Tinpiple, Sankhu, Bhaktapur, and Bhattedanda have witnessed increased traffic congestion.