A crucial overland trade route between Nepal and China, the Tatopani highway, has partially reopened after being blocked for a month by landslides. Authorities have cleared the debris along the eco section of the highway, allowing limited traffic to resume. Repair work on the Liping area is currently underway to facilitate the movement of containers that were stranded before the upcoming Dashain festival. The blockage significantly impacted trade between the two nations, disrupting supplies ahead of a major gifting season. The reopening is expected to alleviate logistical challenges and boost economic activity. While full operations aren’t yet restored, this partial resumption marks a vital step toward normalizing trade flow. Further progress hinges on the completion of repairs in the Liping section.