1 October, 2026
Travel conditions are improving as key highways reopen, though some mountain and border routes still require adjustments and careful planning.
- Kathmandu–Pokhara / Chitwan / western Nepal: Two-way traffic has resumed on the Prithvi Highway, including at Krishnabhir. Recently damaged sections remain vulnerable to further rainfall, so road conditions should be checked before departure.
- Kathmandu–eastern Nepal: The BP Highway towards eastern Nepal has also reopened. Conditions should be checked before departure, particularly following further rainfall.
- Mustang: The Ghasa–Korala section has reopened, but repairs continue between Beni and Mustang. The full road connection towards Jomsom is not yet restored. Repair work remains underway.
- Rasuwa / Nepal–China border: Road access remains disrupted as flood recovery continues. Travel requires confirmation of local conditions and available routes.
If your travel date is approaching, please contact your Dharma Adventures point of contact for the latest update on your journey. Where conditions affect the original arrangements, our team will advise you of the most suitable alternative available.
27 September, 2026
Nepal remains open for travel. Hotels, airports and tourism services are operating; however, continuing rainfall is affecting some road journeys and mountain travel.
- Kathmandu–Pokhara / Chitwan / western Nepal: The Prithvi Highway is affected in several places. The Krishnabhir section remains sensitive, and temporary traffic restrictions or delays may occur.
- Kathmandu–eastern Nepal: Parts of the BP Highway in Kavrepalanchok, including temporary diversions, have been affected by flooding.
- Flights and trekking: Domestic flights, particularly mountain flights, may be delayed or disrupted due to weather. Trekking has been temporarily restricted in parts of Manang, while conditions in the Annapurna, Manaslu and Khumbu regions require close monitoring.
- Rasuwa and border areas: Travel to Rasuwa and the Nepal–China border corridor remains affected by flood recovery. Landslide-related disruption has also been reported along parts of the Jomsom–Korala road.
Dharma Adventures is monitoring conditions closely and will make necessary route, timing or transport adjustments for affected journeys.
If your travel date is approaching, please feel free to check with your Dharma Adventures point of contact for the latest update on your journey. Where current conditions affect the original arrangements, our team will advise you of the most suitable alternative plan available.
17 September, 2026
The Krishnabhir section of the Prithvi Highway has reopened, with two-way traffic operating from 6:00 a.m. today. Road travel between Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and western Nepal can now resume via the usual route.
Airports, domestic flights, hotels and tourism services remain operational.
Travel to Rasuwa and the Nepal–China border corridor remains affected by ongoing flood recovery and should be planned only after confirming local conditions.
1 September, 2026
The Prithvi Highway remains obstructed in Dhading, affecting the usual road connection between Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and western Nepal.
- To manage traffic, the Makwanpur District Administration Office has introduced alternative travel arrangements via Hetauda. Smaller passenger vehicles may travel between Kathmandu and Hetauda via the Bhimphedi–Kulekhani–Pharping route, subject to road conditions and instructions from local authorities.
- Road journeys to Pokhara, Chitwan and western Nepal may therefore involve diversions and longer travel times.
- Domestic flights between Kathmandu and Pokhara, as well as Kathmandu and Chitwan, remain available, subject to airline operations and weather conditions.
- Hotels and tourism services across the country are unaffected and operating normally.
Our team is monitoring the situation closely and will arrange the safest available travel option for each guest.
30 August, 2026
A major road collapse at Krishnabhir in Dhading has temporarily blocked the Kathmandu–Mugling section of the Prithvi Highway in both directions.
- Road travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara, Chitwan and western Nepal via the usual route is currently disrupted.
- Alternative road arrangements, where safely feasible, are being assessed on a case-by-case basis in consultation with local authorities and our operations team.
- Domestic flights between Kathmandu and Pokhara, as well as Kathmandu and Chitwan, remain available, subject to airline operations and weather conditions.
- Tribhuvan International Airport, hotels and essential tourism services continue to operate normally.
Our team is closely monitoring official updates and will make necessary adjustments to guest travel arrangements to ensure safe operations.
28 August, 2026
Nepal Remains Open and Safe for Travel
Following our previous update on the flooding in Nepal, the situation remains localized to the affected river corridors, while most of the country remains unaffected and continues to operate normally.
- Major tourism destinations, including Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lumbini, the Annapurna region and the Everest region, remain unaffected and open to visitors.
- Tribhuvan International Airport and domestic flight operations continue to operate.
- Hotels and tourism services across the country are unaffected and operating normally.
We continue to mourn the lives lost and stand with the families and communities affected by this tragedy.
Our team remains in close contact with local authorities and continues to monitor the situation to ensure the safety and smooth operation of all guest travel arrangements.
Nepal remains open and continues to welcome travelers.
27 August, 2026
The glacial outburst near the Nepal–China border in Rasuwa district is a deeply unfortunate tragedy. We mourn the loss of lives and fully grasp the severity of the situation.
The flood has affected areas along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river corridors, and authorities have issued high-alert notices for downstream areas including Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha and Chitwan.
As a precautionary measure, vehicular movement on the Prithvi Highway has been restricted. Road travel from Kathmandu towards Chitwan, Pokhara, Gorkha, Lamjung and western Nepal is currently affected. The Mugling–Narayanghat road has also been closed due to flood risk along the Trishuli River corridor.
Air travel between Kathmandu and Pokhara, as well as Kathmandu and Chitwan, remains available, subject to airline operations and weather conditions. Airport transfers within Kathmandu, hotels and essential guest services remain operational.
Our team is closely monitoring official updates and will make necessary adjustments to guest travel arrangements to ensure safe operations.
