Damaged Roads Threaten Dashain Travel

Dashain, the biggest festival, creates a buzz all around the nation. It is time for people to go back to their villages, reconnect with their families and receive Tika and blessings from the elders. Regardless of where they are and how busy their life becomes, going back to their home is always one of the most treasured aspects of the celebration. But unfortunately, the terrible Bhotekoshi floods and landslides of this year make this journey even harder. Damaged highways, roads which are blocked by landslides and possibilities of new landslides have made this much-anticipated journey very tough indeed. The journey home is more challenging, and concerns rise over traffic congestion, passenger safety and the timely restoration of highways.