Important Safety Advisory for Trekkers, Guides and Visitors
Following reports of severe flooding along the Budhi Gandaki River in northern Gorkha, trekkers and visitors in the affected areas are strongly advised to exercise extreme caution and follow instructions issued by local authorities.
Move to safer, higher ground if you are near the Budhi Gandaki River or other swollen streams.
Avoid riverbanks, bridges and river crossings. Do not attempt to cross flooded rivers, even if the water appears shallow.
Follow local authority instructions and cooperate with evacuation or relocation arrangements.
Check trail and route conditions with local authorities, trekking guides and accommodation providers before continuing your journey.
Avoid travelling through landslide-prone slopes and flood-affected trails, particularly during rainfall or at night.
Stay alert for sudden changes in river levels, unusual roaring sounds, landslides and debris flows, which may indicate an imminent hazard.
If stranded, remain calm and move to a safe location. Contact your trekking guide, local administration, Nepal Police or Tourist Police for assistance. Do not attempt risky self-rescue across rivers.
Trekking agencies and guides are requested to maintain contact with their groups, monitor official updates, reassess itineraries and suspend travel through unsafe sections until conditions are confirmed safe.
Your safety comes first. Please postpone travel through affected areas until reliable information confirms that routes are safe. Continue monitoring official weather and flood bulletins for updates.
Issued as a precautionary travel safety advisory. Conditions may change rapidly; follow the latest instructions from local authorities.