Nepal Travel Advisory

Travel Warning and Safety Guidance Following Severe Flash Floods and Landslides in Nepal

KATHMANDU, NEPAL, Authorities and disaster management agencies have issued urgent travel advisories for international visitors, trekkers, and domestic travelers following catastrophic flash floods and landslides in north-central Nepal.

Recent glacial collapse and intense monsoon surges along the Langtang National Park and Trishuli/Bhote Koshi river corridors have caused widespread infrastructure destruction, road closures, and communication outages across multiple districts. All travelers currently in Nepal or planning to visit the affected regions are urged to review their itineraries immediately and prioritize personal safety.

Key Affected Areas & Route Closures

Rasuwa District & Langtang Corridor: Severe damage across Syabrubesi, Timure, Rasuwagadhi, and border crossing access points. All travel and trekking in Rasuwa is strictly discouraged until further notice.
Neighboring Mountain & Foothill Districts: Heightened alert, severe debris flow, and structural damages reported in Nuwakot, Dhading, and parts of the Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces.
Highways & Overland Transit: Critical transport corridors, including segments of the Prithvi Highway, the Galchhi–Nuwakot–Rasuwa–Syabrubesi corridor, and the Mugling–Narayangadh highway, face ongoing disruptions, temporary closures, and landslide hazards.
Cross-Border Routes: Overland entry through the Rasuwagadhi/Gyirong Port (Tibet) border crossing remains closed.

Essential Safety Advice for Travelers

Defer Non-Essential Travel to Affected Regions: Postpone planned treks, tours, and road travel into Rasuwa, Langtang, and landslide-prone valleys.
Stay Away from Waterways: Avoid riverbanks, unstable low-lying river corridors, and damaged bridges. Never attempt to walk, drive, or cross through active floodwaters or debris paths.
Verify Flight & Route Conditions: Confirm domestic flight statuses (e.g., flights to mountain airfields) and overland highway conditions with licensed tour operators or airlines prior to departure.
Establish Communication: If you are in or near an affected area, immediately notify family members, tour operators, registered guides, and your country’s local embassy of your safety status. If cellular voice networks are congested or down, use SMS, messaging apps, or email.
Follow Official Instructions: Adhere strictly to evacuation orders and guidance from the Nepal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) and local security personnel.

Official Resources & Emergency Contacts

Weather & Flood Monitoring: Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) | Toll-Free Weather Info Line: 1155
Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) Crisis Assistance: +977-1-4256909
Tourist Police Nepal: 1144 (Toll-Free inside Nepal) / +977-1-4247041
National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC): 1151 / +977-1-4200105

Media & Traveler Assistance Inquiries:

Nepal Tourism & Emergency Response Taskforce

Email: info@welcomenepal.com / contact@ndrrma.gov.np

Website: ndrrma.gov.np | welcomenepal.com

Flood Affected Area

How to Support Flood Relief and Recovery Efforts

For travelers, partners, and friends of Nepal who wish to support emergency relief, rescue operations, and rebuilding efforts for affected local communities, Far & High Adventure Travel recommends the following verified donation channels:

Government of Nepal, Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund

The official national channel coordinating government-led rescue, medical aid, and regional rehabilitation across affected districts.

Online Gateway & Card Payments: pmdrf.nchl.com.np (Accepts international credit/debit cards and international payment methods)
Direct Wire Transfer: Official disaster relief accounts are available via SWIFT through designated partner banks.

Association of Nepalis in Minnesota (ANMN), Nepal Flood Relief GoFundMe

For donors seeking a direct, low-friction platform without international wire or foreign transaction complications. Organized by the Minnesota Nepali diaspora community, 100% of contributions are pooled and routed directly to verified emergency disaster relief in Nepal.