Prithvi Highway collapse leaves Pokhara’s tourist buses idle as air traffic soars

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A landslide at Krishnabhir has caused a collapse on the Prithvi Highway, halting 150 tourist buses between Pokhara and Kathmandu. This disruption has led to a surge in air passenger numbers to about 3,500 daily, with tourism operators seeking alternative routes across the Trishuli River.

The Krishnabhir landslide has disrupted 150 tourist buses on the Pokhara-Kathmandu route, pushing daily air passenger numbers towards 3,500 and prompting tourism operators to explore an alternative route across the Trishuli.