The Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN) has issued an updated Trail and Destination Safety Status–3 following the devastating flash floods that affected the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river systems on August 26, 2026. According to TAAN, the flood situation in Rasuwa’s Bhotekoshi area has subsided, while water levels in the trans-border glacial lake in the Langtang Himalayan range have also returned to safer levels. However, damage to roads and access routes continues to affect travel to several important trekking and pilgrimage destinations. With the autumn trekking season approaching, TAAN has urged tourism operators and travellers to carefully plan their journeys and follow the latest route conditions.
Kailash, Langtang and Ganesh Himal Routes Face Access Restrictions
The Rasuwagadhi–Kerung route for travel to Kailash Mansarovar through Nepal remains completely closed because of infrastructure disruptions. The Kodari–Tato Pani route is currently available only for pilgrims returning to Nepal. The Simkot–Hilsa route remains open for entry and exit, although helicopters are occupied with search and rescue operations in the Bhotekoshi area. Pilgrims travelling through this route are advised to fly to Simkot and continue by road toward Yalbang and the Hilsa border. An alternative is to fly to Lhasa and travel to Kailash through Shigatse and Saga.
The Langtang/Kyanjin and Gosaikunda destinations themselves are considered safe, but access roads between Battar, Dhunche, Betrawati, Kalikasthan, Dhunche and Syabrubesi have been affected and remain closed. TAAN has recommended an alternative trekking approach through Kathmandu, Sundarijal, Helambu, Thade Pati, Ghopte, Gosaikunda, Thulosyabru, Lama Hotel and onward to Langtang and Kyanjin.
Similarly, the Ganesh Himal and Ruby Valley areas remain safe, but access through Dhunche and Syabrubesi is currently unavailable. Travellers have been advised to consider alternative approaches through Dhadingbesi or Arughat in Gorkha.
Manaslu, Pokhara and Annapurna Areas Remain Safe
TAAN has stated that the Manaslu trekking section, including Tsum Valley, Nubri and Larke Pass, remains safe. However, travellers have been advised to avoid the Malekhu–Dhadingbesi road because the Malekhu bridge has collapsed. Alternative road approaches to the Manaslu region include routes through Galchhi–Sunaulabazaar–Dhadingbesi–Salyantar–Arughat–Lapubesi or Benighat–Arughat–Lapubesi.
The Pokhara and Annapurna areas, including Manang and Mustang, are reported to be safe. However, road travel between Kathmandu and Pokhara has been disrupted by a landslide at Krishnabhir on the Prithvi Highway. Travellers heading to Pokhara are therefore advised to consider flying from Kathmandu or using alternative road routes around the affected section. One suggested option is to travel through Benighat, Fujel, Laxmibazaar and Anbu Khaireni, while another alternative follows the Galchhi–Sunaulabazaar–Dhadingbesi–Salyantar–Arughat–Ghyampeśal–Gorkha Bazaar–Anbu Khaireni route.
Several Himalayan Destinations Remain Unaffected
TAAN has reported no significant impact on the trekking sections covering Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Everest, Rolwaling and Helambu. Likewise, the Dhaulagiri, Dolpo, Rara, Jumla, Humla and Far West trekking sections, including Kaphdat, Badimalika, Api and Saipal, have not been affected by the recent flooding.
Despite the generally improving conditions, TAAN has stressed that careful planning and preparedness remain essential throughout Nepal’s trekking regions, particularly as the monsoon season continues and travel conditions can change rapidly. Travellers and trekking agencies are advised to verify road and trail conditions before departure and maintain flexibility in their itineraries where access routes remain disrupted.
