IF ONLY: No rest for motorcyclists queuing for hours to get petrol. (PIC: KIRAN PANDAY)

OVERLOADED: The few buses running this week were packed to bursting. (PIC: MIN RATNA BAJRACHARYA)

A GOOD SHOW: Nepal Army soldiers on parade at Democracy Day on Tuesday. (PIC: KIRAN PANDAY)

MASQUERADE: Masked dancers represent Bhaktapur District at the Democracy Day celebrations. (PIC: KIRAN PANDAY)