Apples from Jumla and Mustang are once again in department stores and mobile kiosks in Kathmandu. In recent years, due to the liberalisation of domestic aviation and transport and packaging subsidies, cargo flights have brought the juicy fruit to major urban markets. Jumla alone has already sent 250 tons to Nepalgunj and Kathmandu. Under a subsidy program, the government pays Rs 7 for each kilogram of apples transported and Rs 58 for each box packed. Apples here cost about Rs 100 at department stores, and Rs 50-60 on the streets. 

