Gen-Z Movement: Thamel caught in a strain

Kathmandu, September 12

Thamel, the country’s busiest tourist hub, is beginning to feel the strain of the ongoing Gen-Z movement. By Thursday afternoon, the area bore signs of uncertainty; some shutters were down while others remained open. A few scattered foreign tourists were seen, along with rickshaw pullers, Gandharva musicians, and street vendors. Yet, the usual crowds, traffic, and bustle that define Thamel were conspicuously absent.