Martadi-Kolti road in limbo, six vehicle changes needed for 42-km stretch

Jeep operators charge high fares on the damaged road, adding to villagers’ hardship, especially during Dashain.

A journey of just 42 kilometres between Martadi, the district headquarters of Bajura, and Kolti in the northeast takes an entire day. What should have been a straightforward ride has turned into an ordeal where passengers are forced to change vehicles at least six times, walking across landslides, crossing rivers on makeshift bridges, and paying fare up to Rs2,000 for a one-way trip.