Driving is prohibited in these places of Kathmandu on Shivaratri

Kathmandu. ‘If you are going to Pashupati on Mahashivaratri, please wear a mandatory mask. The Pashupati Development Fund has urged the visitors to wear mandatory masks as there is a risk of Covid-19.

Even though the Covid-19 epidemic is not over, as usual, Mahashivaratri is being celebrated with grandeur this time as well. Pradip Dhakal said. Dhakal said, “Visitors must maintain a physical distance, and must wear sanitizers and masks.”

He informed that security personnel would be mobilized from the Armed Police Force and National Investigation Department under the leadership of Nepal Police. 4,000 volunteers including Nepal Scouts will be mobilized. Dhakal informed. A health camp will be conducted at the gate near the temple. On that day, there will be camps for 30 health institutions including the Armed Police Force, Nepal Army and Nepal Police.

No driving in these places!
On the occasion of Shivaratri festival, the Metropolitan Traffic Police Ramshahpath has decided not to allow vehicles to operate in the area around Pashupati Temple.

The branch has issued a notice today stating that vehicles will be banned in the area around Pashupatinath temple tomorrow. Those who drive through the area around the temple are asked to use an alternative route.

However, vehicles can drive on the ring road through Tilganga. ‘On the day of Shivaratri, the transport service running on the roundabout will be resumed. However, if the traffic is affected due to the pressure of visitors, the traffic in Gaushala area will be prohibited, ‘said a statement issued by the department.