Due to the ongoing heavy rain and adverse weather conditions across Nepal, many tourists and their assistant team members have become stranded in various regions. Landslides have obstructed several road sections, and flights have been suspended, leaving numerous travelers trapped in different airports. The Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN) has expressed deep concern over the challenges faced by both tourists and assistant team members during this crisis.
In response, TAAN has issued an advisory, urging all trekking agencies to prioritize the safety of their clients and staff by remaining in safe locations until the weather improves. The association has recommended that no new hiking or trekking expeditions be undertaken during this period of unfavorable weather.
TAAN is working in coordination with the Tourist Police and other relevant authorities to ensure the safe return of stranded tourists and team members to Kathmandu. Efforts are being made to reopen roads affected by landslides, and the association has received an update that road operations are expected to resume within approximately one hour.
In cases where tourists or assistant team members are stranded in locations such as the Kathmandu-Naubise section, TAAN requests immediate contact through the provided phone numbers to facilitate rescue and coordination with local authorities and the Tourist Police. The association is actively involved in efforts to bring stranded individuals to safety.
Contact Information for Immediate Assistance:
- Sagar Pandey, President – 9851032036
- Karma Sherpa, Senior Vice President – 9851244428
- Vishnu Prasad Lamsal, First Vice President – 9851087391
- Sonam Gyaljen Sherpa, General Secretary – 9851078748
- Ram Chandra Sedhai, Chief Executive Officer – 9843687548
TAAN requests all tourists and support team members facing difficulties due to floods and landslides on various trekking routes to contact the above numbers. The association will continue to coordinate with local government, administrative bodies, and security agencies to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone involved.
