Kathmandu, August 31
The exchange of new banknotes for Dashain will begin from September 14 (Bhadra 29) and continue until September 26 (Ashoj 10), according to the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
Issuing a notice, the NRB stated that the notes can be exchanged at its Thapathali-based office as well as at its provincial offices in Biratnagar, Janakpur, Birgunj, Pokhara, Siddharthanagar, Nepalgunj, and Dhangadhi.
Similarly, the notes will also be available for exchange during office hours at branch offices of Class A, B, and C banks and financial institutions licensed by the central bank. The facility will be available to the general public as well as organizations.
This year, Vijayadashami falls on September 30 (Ashoj 16), while Ghatasthapana will be observed on September 22 (Ashoj 6) and Phulpati on September 29 (Ashoj 13). The Dashain festival begins from Ghatasthapana.
