Students in the remote Baglung district of Nepal are forced to walk up to four hours each day to attend school, highlighting significant educational access challenges in the region. The lengthy commute is a result of the absence of a secondary school within their villages. Despite repeated attempts by local communities, establishing a school locally has been hampered by insufficient funding and a lack of available teacher positions. This situation impacts students’ ability to consistently attend classes and potentially limits their educational opportunities. The issue underscores the disparities in educational resources between urban and rural areas within Nepal. Local residents express ongoing concern regarding the difficulties faced by students and the need for improved access to education closer to home. Authorities have yet to announce plans to address the issue directly.