Following the major Bhote Koshi River floods of 26 August 2026, travellers may have questions about which parts of Nepal are safe to visit and which areas should currently be avoided.
The important message is that Nepal remains open to international travellers. The impact is concentrated in specific areas, while many of Nepal’s major tourist destinations remain operational. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
🟢 Tourist Destinations Currently Open
According to recent tourism and government updates, the following major destinations remain open for travellers:
- Kathmandu Valley – Open
- Pokhara – Open
- Chitwan National Park / Sauraha – Open
- Lumbini – Open
- Everest / Khumbu Region – Open
- Annapurna Region – Open
- Manaslu Region – Open; the previously affected section has been repaired and trekking has resumed. (Nepal Tourism Board)
- Upper Mustang – Open
- Kanchenjunga – Open
- Makalu – Open
- Dolpo and Rara – Open
Recent trekking-sector updates indicate that major trekking destinations themselves have largely remained unaffected; the main concern in some cases is road and transport access, rather than the trekking destination itself. (Tourism Times)
🔴 Areas Travellers Should Currently Avoid
Rasuwa – Timure – Rasuwagadhi – Syabrubesi Corridor
Travellers should currently avoid unnecessary travel to the severely flood-affected areas of Rasuwa, particularly the Bhote Koshi corridor around Timure, Rasuwagadhi and Syabrubesi, while search, recovery and infrastructure restoration continue.
The flood caused extensive damage to roads, bridges and other infrastructure in Rasuwa and surrounding areas. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Langtang & Gosaikunda
Langtang Valley and Gosaikunda are not considered permanently closed destinations, but access remains difficult because sections of the approach roads and infrastructure were damaged.
Travellers should not plan these trips without first confirming the latest access conditions and an alternative route. (Tourism Times)
⚠️ Road Conditions Are Important
Even when a destination itself is safe, the road used to reach it may be affected.
For example, sections of the Kathmandu–Pokhara road have experienced major damage, so travellers travelling by road should check the latest route conditions before departure and allow additional travel time. (Travel Himalaya Nepal)
Where possible, our team can recommend alternative transportation or routes according to the latest local conditions.
🧭 Our Advice to Travellers
If you are planning to visit Nepal now:
DO:
- Check the latest weather and road conditions.
- Confirm your route with a local travel company.
- Keep your itinerary flexible.
- Allow extra travel time for road journeys.
- Follow instructions from local authorities.
- Consider alternative destinations if your original route is affected.
AVOID:
Following the major Bhote Koshi River floods of 26 August 2026, travellers may have questions about which parts of Nepal are safe to visit and which areas should currently be avoided.
The important message is that Nepal remains open to international travellers. The impact is concentrated in specific areas, while many of Nepal’s major tourist destinations remain operational. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
- Travelling into active flood-affected areas.
- Entering closed roads or restricted areas.
- Trekking on routes without confirmation of current trail conditions.
- Relying only on old information from social media or websites.
Nepal Is Still Open
Nepal is a large and geographically diverse country. A natural disaster affecting one region does not mean that the entire country is unsafe.
Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan, Lumbini, Everest, Annapurna and many other destinations continue to welcome travellers. (Rising Nepal)
At Himalaya Kingdom Treks & Tours, we continue to monitor local conditions and coordinate with guides, transportation providers and local partners. Before your trip, we can help you choose the safest and most practical route based on the latest available information.
Travel Informed. Travel Responsibly. Travel With Confidence.
Himalaya Kingdom Treks & Tours Pvt. Ltd.
Your Travel Partner in the Himalayas.
