After three months of suspension, Sajha Yatayat is finally set to resume Kathmandu-Lhasa direct passenger bus service from August 23.

According to Shambhu KC, Traffic chief at Sajha Yatayat, the Lhasa-based agency would also manage travel permits for passengers traveling to Tibet from Nepal.

The direct bus service that kicked off on May 1 this year, remains halted since May 23 owing to a number of problems including visa to Nepali travelers.

On behalf of Sajha Yatayat, Sunshine Travels has been appointed as visa processing agency.

Besides one-way bus fare of US$ 70 per passenger, an additional $10 will be rated as service charge for visa processing and permit issuance while foreign travelers have to pay an additional $50, which will includes lodging cost for three nights, KC informed.

Nepal and China signed an agreement on October 29 last year to operate the direct passenger bus service between Kathmandu and Lhasa, Tibet.