The government has enforced guidelines to open the businesses in Thamel and Durbar Marg areas round the clock.
According to the District Administration Office (DAO) Kathmandu, the entertainment-related businesses that wish to operate their shops after 10 pm will have to install sound proof systems in their outlets. Likewise, they need to maintain the personal details of their employees. The recreation businesses including dance bars, live music banks, lounge bars, pubs, clubs and discos have to bar the entry of individuals under the age of 18.
Those recreation outlets that will operate until 4 am in the morning will have to abide by additional rules. These include managing transport for drunken customers to their residents, to control sex-oriented activities and to maintain cultural values on song and dance they perform for their customers.