Sheep and Goats Arrive in Pokhara Ahead of Dashain Festival

Kaski. With Dashain approaching, sheep and goats have started arriving in Pokhara from the Himalayan districts. In the first batch this year, businessman Minprasad Bohora has arrived in Pokhara with goats from Dolpa. He has put goats priced from 21,000 to 40,000 rupees for sale in Simpani Jaubari, Pokhara.

Bohora, who has been continuously coming to Pokhara with sheep and goats for the past three years, has brought 100 sheep and goats to Pokhara this year. Traders estimate that more than 10,000 sheep and goats from Himalayan regions including Mustang, Bajhang, Humla, and Dolpa may arrive in Pokhara this year.