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More than 262,000 people leave Kathmandu Valley for Dashain

More than 262,000 people leave Kathmandu Valley for Dashain
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KATHMANDU: A total of 262,753 passengers have left the Kathmandu Valley in 37,964 vehicles since Ghatasthapana to celebrate Bada Dashain, according to the Valley Traffic Police Office.

Of those leaving, 161,167 were men and 115,086 were women, traffic police chief Senior Superintendent of Police Suresh Prasad Kafle said. The figures indicate a growing flow of people returning to their home districts for the festival.

Originally published by Nepalnews on Oct 15, 2026 Read the full article at english.nepalnews.com
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