A total of 496,323 travellers departed the Kathmandu Valley between 11 October and 17 October to observe the Bada Dashain festival, according to data released by the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office. The movement of people travelling to their home districts began on Ghatasthapana, the opening day of the festival period. Naresh Raj Subedi, spokesperson for the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, stated that passenger departures have been steady since 11 October. Travellers have been exiting the valley through multiple checkposts, including Pharping, Nagdhunga, Thankot, Bhimdhunga, Tinpiple, Sankhu, Jagati in Bhaktapur, and Bhattedanda in Lalitpur. Traffic authorities noted that the overall number of departures has approached the 500,000 mark as festive travel peaked ahead of the primary festival days. Reports indicate that daily outbound movement has begun slowing slightly compared to earlier peak volumes as the festival week progresses.
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Nearly 500,000 Depart Kathmandu Valley for Dashain
Traffic police recorded 496,323 departures across multiple transit points between Ghatasthapana and 17 October.
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- A total of 496,323 people left Kathmandu Valley between 11 October and 17 October.
- Movement began on Ghatasthapana as residents headed home for Bada Dashain.
- Departures occurred via Nagdhunga, Pharping, Bhaktapur Jagati, and Lalitpur Bhattedanda.
From public sources and the WeNepal research team
https://wenepal.com/article/nearly-500-000-depart-kathmandu-valley-for-dashain-20261018
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