BIRENDRANAGAR, Aug. 19 -- As part of its initiation to connect Karnali with Tibet, the provincial government is working to open three new roads in the region.

Three of the major road section that top the provincial government's agenda are Gamgadi-Nakchalagna, Simikot-Halsa and Dunai-Marimlapasa road. These roads will connect Mugu, Humla and Dolpa to Tibet. And once completed, these roads are expected to change the economy of the region dramatically.

Officials say that planning was underway to start the construction of these roads. The Hilsa-Simikot road is expected to come into operation before the festival of Dashain.

"We have opened some new road tracks, and some are under process of being opened. This is going to be a milestone for ...