Life in most parts of Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts has gradually returned to normal following the repair and maintenance of roads damaged by the floods in the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers in August. While some riverbank areas continue to face the impacts of the disaster, road connectivity and daily activities have resumed across other parts of the two districts.
According to Babulal Tamang, Chairman of the Rasuwa Civil Society, the situation has returned to normal in areas away from the directly affected river corridors. The road connecting Trishuli to Betrawati has resumed operation, while several feeder and branch roads have also been repaired and brought back into service.
Tourism Businesses Assure Visitors of Safe Travel
With road access improving, tourism and hospitality associations in both districts have urged domestic and international visitors not to hesitate to travel to Rasuwa and Nuwakot. The Hotel and Restaurant Entrepreneurs Association Nuwakot and the Hotel and Tourism Entrepreneurs Association Rasuwa said destinations outside the directly affected riverbank areas are safe and accessible for visitors. The associations have assured travelers that hotels, restaurants and other tourism-related businesses are prepared to provide services as they did before the floods.
The tourism sector has been particularly concerned about the impact of disaster-related fears on visitor movement, even in areas that were not directly affected. Business representatives have therefore called for accurate information about road conditions and destination safety to prevent unnecessary declines in tourism activity.
Rasuwa Ready to Welcome Tourists
Tamang said Rasuwa is ready to welcome both domestic and international tourists, emphasizing that travelers visiting unaffected destinations should not face significant difficulties. He urged visitors to travel with confidence and said local communities and businesses remain prepared to serve tourists.
Similarly, Bishal Ghale, President of the Hotel and Tourism Entrepreneurs Association Rasuwa, said routes leading to the district’s major religious and tourist destinations are fully safe for travel. He called on visitors and tourism stakeholders to continue their travel plans and enjoy Rasuwa’s natural, cultural and religious attractions without unnecessary concern.
Tourism Entrepreneurs Urge Public Not to Panic
Santosh Upreti, Senior Vice President of the Hotel Association Nepal, has also appealed to people planning to visit Nuwakot and Rasuwa for tourism, business or personal purposes not to be influenced by unnecessary fear or confusion. He said travelers should distinguish between the areas directly affected by the floods and destinations where transportation and tourism services have already resumed. The message is particularly important for the tourism industry, which depends heavily on visitor confidence and reliable information about accessibility and safety.
Administration Confirms Improved Connectivity
Rasuwa Chief District Officer Kamal Prasad Pandey said transportation connectivity has substantially improved following the flood. According to Pandey, the route from Galchhi along the Prithvi Highway through Devighat, Dhunche, Trishuli and Betrawati has come back into full operation. A temporary footbridge has also been constructed at Syafrubesi, while preparations are underway to install a Bailey bridge to further strengthen connectivity.
Pandey said transportation services have resumed, hotels have begun reopening and the overall security situation has been strengthened. He added that travelers should not face significant difficulties when visiting areas that have returned to normal operation.
Tourism Recovery Gains Momentum
The restoration of road connectivity is expected to support the gradual revival of tourism and commercial activities in Rasuwa and Nuwakot. Both districts are important gateways to popular religious, cultural and natural attractions, and improved transportation is crucial for the movement of visitors and tourism supplies.
Authorities and tourism entrepreneurs have emphasized that while recovery work is continuing in specific riverbank areas affected by the floods, the wider destinations remain accessible. With roads reopening, hotels resuming operations and security conditions improving, tourism stakeholders are seeking to rebuild visitor confidence and restore normal tourism activity in the two districts.
