Trekking Alerts

Manaslu Trek Closed- September 6th 2026.

Due to a flood that occurred at Therad Khola in Chum Nubri Rural Municipality-4 at approximately 3:30 AM, a metal bridge was washed away connecting Ward No. 4 and Ward No. 2 of Chum Nubri Rural Municipality. The suspension bridge over the Budhigandaki River lead from Gap to Namrung forest has also been swept away.

All trekkers preparing for or currently traveling along the Manaslu Trekking Route or Larkya Pass Trekking Route are requested not to undertake trekking until further notice is published.

Emergency contacts:

• District Administration Office, Gorkha: 064-420777, 064-420778, 064-420780

• District Emergency Operation Center, Gorkha: 1234, 064-430200, 9856073694

• District Police Office, Gorkha: 100, 064-420555, 064-420611

• Armed Police Force, Nepal, Gorkha: 9851272233

Rasuwa Flood – August 2026. On August 2026 at 9.15 am a massive surge of water, debris, and boulders, suspected to have been triggered by an ice-rock avalanche or glacial outburst originating across the border in Tibet, swept down the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river systems. This has severely impacted northern districts like Rasuwa as well as downstream areas in Nuwakot and Dhading.

The trekking regions affected by power outages and telecommunications is Langtang and Goisakunda – a popular trekking area in the Langtang region. Family or friends of trekkers in the region should note that the horrific flooding witnessed further north did not reach this area in such a magnitude. However, flooding did occur and roads, trails were impacted. Electricity and telecommunications have been severely impacted. So communication in the area has been essentially cut off.

Likewise the road network has also been heavily impacted with aid heading north. Rescue teams are active in the area.

Further north it should be noted that news media initially stated hundreds of trekkers or tourists were missing in Nepal. The missing tourists were mainly on a pilgrimage route to Mount Kailash by road. Areas outside those mentioned here are not affected.

Those seeking more information should contact the following emergency hotlines Nepal Tourism Board emergency hotline (1144) or toll-free number (1234). International numbers: Tourist Police Direct Mobile / WhatsApp Line:+977-985-1289445. Nepal Tourism Board Office:+977-1-4256909

Everest Base Camp Trek – Dingbouche to Gorak Shep. Trekkers have gone missing from the area between Lobuche to Gorak Shep in the off season. It’s highly probably this is due to getting lost due to glacier movement in this area which changes the trail. As nobody in the area puts up new signs until the end of the monsoon season it is highly advised to go with a guide during the off season to avoid getting lost.

For your own safety please take a guide during the off season and peak season as it is obvious this area changes to such a degree that it’s causing people to become lost and tragically go missing. As a result of this it is also causing the knock on effect of limiting independent trekking in the region for others during the peak seasons.

Unregistered Trekking Guides (Solukhumbu / Everest Region)  Over the past two years there have been numerous reports of trekkers hiring unregistered trekking guides for Everest Base Camp, Gokyo Ri, and Three High Passes treks. This has led to the death of a trekker, missing trekkers, fraud, anti-social behavior and bad behavior from these trekking guides. 

Many trekkers are sourcing these trekking guides from Facebook groups, TripAdvisor, and social media using similar references. All trekking guides in Nepal should be registered with a trekking company – otherwise there is simply no proper way to trace them or any incident that may occur. Such guides are likely to not be insured, meaning if they get sick the trekker is liable to provide a rescue and hospitalization for them.

Only hire legitimate trekking guides that are registered to a trekking company that is listed on TAAN. While trekking alerts are usually only for weather, or other such events the sheer scale of trekkers having issues has now made this a high alert.

Mardi Himal (Short Cut from High Camp to Sidhing): Do not take the trail beside high camp that has a sign post indicating it is a shortcut to Sidhing – sometimes the sign is replaced with just a lodge name or a sign indicating a “New Route”. Numerous accidents and deaths have occured on this route. This is an unofficial route. It is extremely slippery with loose rock.

Use the official trail going directly to Low Camp – ask at the high camp lodge if you are not certain which route to take.

Likewise take the main trail to base camp and not the side trail. If in doubt, take a guide!

More information on the Mardi Himal Trek

Annapurna Base Camp (Snow & Avalanche – elevated to medium alert due to 2025 death caused by avalanche): Ground snow along the Annapurna Base Camp trek from Deurali onwards during winter and extending into March and April. Extreme caution is advised in this area until the snow has safely melted.

As this has occurred in February/March for the past four consecutive years it is now being listed as a cautionary time of year on this route whether there is snow or not.

Snowfall can occur without warning. In 2019 Annapurna Base Camp was completely closed down due to snowfall which damaged buildings. In 2020 there were were several fatalities when an avalanche occurred. Other accidents have occurred along this route due to snowfall in the past. In March 2025 a Chinese trekker was killed by an avalanche.

The issue of opening another route to ABC and to improve signage or introduce a warning system has been brought up. However, as of now little has been implemented. During other periods of the year when snowfall is not expected the route is deemed safe.

More information on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek

In March 2023 Nepal Tourism Board announced that all trekkers must be accompanied by a registered trekking guide from April 1st 2023.

The move by NTB is a controversial one and there is little detail on how this rule will be carried out other than by stating it will be an offense to be without a trekking guide. Increasing the controversy is that Nepali trekkers are excluded from the ban despite the reasoning for the ban being one of improving trekkers safety.

The Solukhumbu regions administration (Everest region) have stated they will not follow this rule and solo trekkers are welcome. Solo trekkers in the Everest region need to purchase a TREK CARD for $30 at Lukla or Monjo.

More details can be found on Solo Trekking banned in Nepal.

Langtang Valley (Theft – Lama Hotel to Langtang Village): Previously there have been reports of theft from Lama Hotel to Langtang Village. Exercise caution and take due precautions. Trekking with a partner or guide is advised.

More information about the Langtang Valley Trek