JUMLA, Feb. 24 -- Bhim Prasad Dhital was feeling good on returning back to his village from Kalapahad. He had left for Kalapahad right after Dashain. Locals in Jumla go to various parts of India in search of employment and refer all those destinations collectively as Kalapahad.

"It is our seasonal visit. People around here generally head out for Kalapahad right after Dashain and return home around this time of the year. It feels very good to be at home," an elated Dhital said from Sija Rural Municipality.

Soon after celebrating Dashain with their family, men from Jumla rush to Kalapahad to earn a living for their families. In lack of employment opportunities locally, they say that it is necessary to provide for the family's need.

"We s...