A large queue of young people was seen leaving Nepal at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, even at night, as Dashain festivities began in villages across the country. The youths were heading abroad for foreign employment, leaving behind their families, communities and holiday celebrations.
Reports published on 10 October 2026 described the scene at the airport ahead of Dashain, Nepal’s major festive season. While celebrations were beginning in villages, many young people were preparing to leave the country for work overseas.
Leaving during the festive season
The departures highlighted the difficult choice facing young people who leave Nepal for employment abroad. The holiday season, usually associated with time spent with family and community, coincided with their journeys out of the country.
Coverage of the airport queue appeared in Pradesh Khabar and Nepal Views.
