Travel Advisory: Rasuwa Flash Flood & Downstream River Corridors

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Rasuwa Flash Flood Travel Advisory 2026

At Explore Himalaya Travel & Adventure, we place our utmost importance on traveler safety and the well-being of our staff, even more so than on ensuring business continuity. In light of the recent severe weather, we are issuing this Rasuwa flash flood travel advisory concerning the Bhote Koshi river flood. A large flood has hit the area, greatly disrupting the trekking routes in Syabrubesi and causing the Trishuli highway to be closed. We are strictly following the Nepal flood tourist safety guidelines and are currently helping affected guests in cooperation with the local authorities.

To make sure that our clients who have upcoming bookings or those who are considering making bookings are well informed, we are providing smooth, free itinerary changes so that you can move to safe alternative treks in Nepal or choose fully flexible postponements because of the Nepal travel warnings 2026. The Bhote Koshi River flood is still going on, and we are asking all travelers in the affected areas to stay calm, avoid the river corridors, and adhere to the official advice.

Traveler Safety Recommendations (DOs & DON’Ts)

  • DO immediately move to higher and safer ground if instructed by local authorities.
  • DO follow instructions and Rasuwa flash flood travel advisory issued by local authorities, security agencies and Tourist Police for Nepal travel warnings 2026.
  • DO remain in safe locations and avoid unnecessary movement until the situation becomes clearer.
  • DO stay in regular contact with hotels, trekking agencies, guides and local tourism operators.
  • DO check road conditions before undertaking any onward journey.
  • DON’T travel close to rivers, riverbanks, bridges and low-lying areas.
  • DON’T attempt to cross flooded roads, streams or rivers under any circumstances.
  • DON’T proceed toward the affected destinations until official information confirms that road conditions are safe.

Alternative Itineraries & Booking Policies

For clients currently scheduled to visit the affected areas, we offer the following immediate alternatives:

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  • Alternative regions (currently safe): The areas that are currently safe (alternative treks in Nepal) include the Everest Region (Khumbu), the Annapurna Region, the Manaslu Region, the Kanchenjunga Region, the Dolpo Region, and Mustang; these regions were not affected by the Bhote Koshi river flood.
  • Cancellation and Postponement: We are providing free postponements for all trips which are affected by the Rasuwa flash flood travel advisory.
  • Insurance: Explore Himalaya Travel and Adventure will supply the official trip interruption letters and all the required documentation in order to help you make your insurance claim.

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Dear Traveler,

Because of a sudden flash flood on August 26 in the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers, Explore Himalaya is carrying out an immediate suspension of travel in the Rasuwa district and in the downstream highway areas. Safety is our top concern.

If you are at present trekking in those areas, you should follow the instructions of your guide and move to higher ground, avoid the riverbanks, and stay in safe places.

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Travel to Rasuwa or Langtang has been temporarily suspended for those customers who have itineraries scheduled for these areas. Our team is currently arranging alternative itineraries to areas that are not affected, such as Everest and Annapurna, and we are providing flexible postponements without any extra charge.

We will keep an eye on any official updates and will get in touch with you directly about your particular booking. If you require immediate help, please contact our emergency support line.

Stay safe.

Not at all, both the Kathmandu Valley and Tribhuvan International Airport are still fully running and entirely safe. The recent flash floods have only affected the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river valleys, which are situated well outside the capital. International flights are continuing to arrive and depart as scheduled, and domestic flights to areas that have not been affected, such as Pokhara and Lukla, are running normally. Kathmandu remains a very secure central hub, with uninterrupted power supplies, telecommunications, and hotel services, so it is an ideal base as our operations team smoothly adjusts your itinerary.

Certainly so. Nepal is a large and geographically varied nation, and the present flash flood is only affecting the Rasuwa district and the downstream areas of the Bhote Koshi/Trishuli Rivers. Well-known trekking areas such as the Everest (Khumbu) region, the Annapurna Sanctuary, Manaslu Region, Makalu Region, Dolpo Region, Kanchenjunga Region, and Mustang Region are entirely safe, dry, and have not been in any way impacted by this local incident. Flights to Lukla (Everest) and Jomsom (Mustang), together with the direct flights to Pokhara (Annapurna), are running as usual. Our operations team is fully ready to quickly alter your itinerary to these amazing and secure areas so that you can still experience the Himalayan adventure of a lifetime.

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