Rasuwa–Bhotekoshi Floods: Current Travel Information
Updated: 6 September 2026
Sources: District Administration Office, Gorkha; Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN); local trekking industry updates.
Travellers are advised to defer trekking in the Manaslu and Tsum Valley areas temporarily until further information is available.
Where is the affected area
A geographically concentrated disaster
Reference points shown for orientation only — always confirm current road and route status with your operator before travelling.
Situation update
Latest Situation
MANASLU & TSUM VALLEY TREKKING ADVISORY
Updated: 6 September 2026
Sources: District Administration Office, Gorkha; Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN); local trekking industry updates.
Travellers are advised to defer trekking in the Manaslu and Tsum Valley areas temporarily until further information is available.
Current reports indicate:
- A landslide has disrupted the route towards Tsum Valley.
- Two bridges has collapsed at Namrung on the Manaslu Circuit.
- The District Administration Office, Gorkha has issued an official notice advising temporary halt on trekking in the affected area until a further notice is published.
The District Administration notice specifically reports damage to bridges connecting Chumnubri Rural Municipality Wards 4 and 5, as well as a suspension bridge on the Budhi Gandaki route towards Namrung, following flooding early on 6 September.
Advice for trekkers
If you are planning to trek in Manaslu or Tsum Valley, please defer your departure and wait for updated information on trail, bridge and access conditions.
If you are already in Nepal and want to start trekking, the Annapurna Circuit is an alternative to consider, or speak with your local trekking outfitter about other suitable routes.
September is still part of Nepal’s monsoon period. Temporary landslides, damaged trails, swollen rivers and transport disruptions can occur on trekking routes at this time of year. Conditions can also change quickly, which is why local information matters.
This advisory relates specifically to current access problems in Manaslu and Tsum Valley. It should not be interpreted as an advisory against trekking elsewhere in Nepal.
For now: defer Manaslu and Tsum Valley, check locally, and consider an alternative route if you wish to trek immediately.
Information based on the official notice issued by the District Administration Office, Gorkha, dated 6 September 2026, together with information received from TAAN and the local trekking industry. This advisory will need to be updated as access conditions change.
Travel advice
Avoid travel into or through the affected corridor, including Langtang, the Tamang Heritage Trail and Gosaikunda. Kathmandu, Pokhara, Everest, Annapurna and Chitwan are outside the affected area and continue to operate. Check current conditions with your operator before travelling anywhere in Nepal, as monsoon weather can affect roads and flights independently of this disaster.
What this means for you
- Rescue operations remain concentrated in the corridor; access to some sections is still restricted.
- No change to the status of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Everest, Annapurna or Chitwan.
Sources
NDRRMA and Nepal Police official bulletins. Figures change multiple times a day — see the live tracker linked in Useful Resources below for the latest.
Traveller questions
Does this affect my trip?
Is the whole of Nepal affected?
No. The flooding is concentrated along the Bhote Koshi–Trishuli river corridor.
Should I travel to Langtang, Rasuwagadhi or Gosaikunda?
No — these areas fall directly within the affected corridor and should be avoided for now.
Are Kathmandu, Pokhara, Everest, Annapurna and Chitwan affected?
No. Kathmandu, Pokhara, Everest, Annapurna and Chitwan are all outside the affected corridor and continue to operate normally.
Should I cancel my Nepal trip?
Not simply because of this disaster, if your itinerary does not pass through the affected corridor. Check your itinerary with your travel company.
Useful resources
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A community-run tracker maintains a live, searchable list of rescued, missing and reunited people from the Rasuwa–Bhotekoshi corridor. It is volunteer-maintained, not an official government source — please also confirm with the numbers below.
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