DARCHULA: A vehicle has reached Dumling village in Byas Rural Municipality-2 of Darchula District for the first time after the completion of a key section of the under-construction Tusharpani–Tinkar road.
The Nepali Army, which is leading the road construction project, completed a 12-kilometre stretch from the zero point at Tusharpani to Dumling, allowing transportation services to begin from Friday.
Locals expressed excitement after the first vehicle arrived in the remote Himalayan village. Residents believe the road will significantly ease transportation of daily essentials, improve access to healthcare and education, and reduce travel hardships.
According to the army, 22.15 kilometres of track have so far been opened under the 79-kilometre Tusharpani–Tinkar road project. Vehicles are currently operating along the 12-kilometre Dumling section, while track opening and road upgrading works continue in remaining areas.
The Byas region, located near the Nepal–China border, has long remained geographically isolated, with residents relying mainly on foot trails for travel.
The road project, launched in the fiscal year 2020/21, is being constructed under challenging Himalayan and rocky terrain conditions, the army said.
Authorities expect the strategically important road to connect border communities to the national road network and contribute to economic, social, and tourism development in the region.
Locals say the arrival of road access and vehicles in Dumling has brought relief from decades-long transportation difficulties and is expected to lower the cost of transporting food, construction materials, and other essential goods.
The Nepali Army said construction is being accelerated with the goal of eventually connecting the road to the Tinkar Pass border point.
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