27 October 2026 | NepalNOW Travel Update
Weather situation
Nepal continues to monitor the developing weather system over the Bay of Bengal, which is expected to influence weather conditions across parts of the country later this week.
India’s Meteorological Department has forecast Cyclonic Storm Arnab to intensify and make landfall along India’s eastern coast on 28 October.
The cyclone is not expected to strike Nepal directly. However, moisture associated with the system could bring increased rainfall and Himalayan snowfall between the evening of 29th to the 31st October.
Nepal’s Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has issued a special weather bulletin advising precautionary measures.
Where could the weather have an impact?
Rainfall is expected across parts of Nepal, with some areas potentially experiencing heavy rain, particularly on Friday, 30 October, and Saturday, 31 October.
The greatest concern for tourism remains the high Himalayan regions, where significant snowfall and difficult mountain conditions are possible.
Popular trekking areas, including Everest, Annapurna, Manaslu and Langtang, may experience weather-related disruptions, particularly at higher elevations.
Lower-altitude destinations such as Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini may experience rainfall, but the extent of any disruption will depend on local conditions.
What should travellers do?
- High-altitude trekking: DHM advises against travel into high Himalayan areas during the affected period. Travellers approaching mountain passes should consult their guides and consider postponing crossings.
- Road travel: Rainfall could cause landslides and temporary road closures on some mountain highways. Allow additional travel time.
- Domestic flights: Poor visibility and changing weather could lead to delays or cancellations, particularly at mountain airports.
- Cultural and wildlife tourism: Rain may affect outdoor activities, but most experiences can continue with adjustments according to local conditions.
Is travel across Nepal affected?
There is currently no indication of a nationwide tourism shutdown.
This is a precautionary weather advisory, and the expected impact will vary considerably between destinations, elevations and individual travel routes.
Travellers should not assume that weather conditions in one part of Nepal reflect conditions everywhere.
Our advice
For travellers already in Nepal, stay informed, remain flexible and maintain contact with your guides and local operators.
For those arriving in the coming days, there is no general reason to cancel travel to Nepal. However, itineraries involving high-altitude trekking, mountain flights or landslide-prone roads should be reviewed carefully.
Local operators can help make appropriate adjustments or suggest alternative experiences where necessary.
NepalNOW continues to monitor
We are following official bulletins from Nepal’s Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the India Meteorological Department and international forecasting sources.
Our next travel update will be published on 28 October, or earlier if significant developments require additional advice.
For official weather information: https://dhm.gov.np
This update reflects forecasts and advisories available on 27 October 2026. Conditions may change as the weather system develops.
