KATHMANDU: Nepal Police is operating free bus service on three different routes in Kathmandu Valley during Dashain festival.

The buses will be operated on October 17, 18 and 19 for the convenience of general public during Dashain, the police headquarters stated. The buses will be operated on these routes from the police headquarters in Naxal from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm on the designated days.

The first route is Naxal-Putali Sadak-Maitighar-Kupondol-Pulchok-Jawalakhel-Ekantakuna-Balkhu-Kalanki-Kalimati-Tripureshwar- Sahid Gate-Ratna Park-Durbar Marg and back to Naxal.

Likewise, the second route is Naxal-Maitidevi-Gaushala-Koteshwar-Tinkune-Babarmahal-Maitighar-Tripureshwar-Sahid Gate-Lainchaur-Lazimpat-Narayan Gopal Chok-Baluwatar and then back to Naxal.

And the third route is Naxal-Jaya Nepal Hall-Lainchaur-Sohrakhutte-Naya Bazaar-Balaju Chok-Naya Buspark-Tilingetar-Narayan Gopal Chok-Sukedhara Chok-Chabahil-Gaushala-Ratopul and back to Naxal.