30/08/2026
Dear Friends,
Namaste🙏
The recent flash floods and landslides in parts of Nepal have deeply saddened us. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected, and we extend our sincere appreciation to the rescue teams, security forces, all the countries, international organizations, rescue and humanitarian agencies, tourism associations, local communities and volunteers who are working tirelessly during this difficult time.
We have also received many messages from our friends, clients and well-wishers overseas asking a very important question:
“Is Nepal still safe for trekking?”
The answer, based on the latest information from the Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN), is that the situation is localized and does not affect the majority of Nepal’s major trekking destinations.
Some road corridors, particularly sections along the Trishuli and Bhotekoshi rivers, have been affected and require alternative arrangements. However, Everest, Annapurna, Manaslu, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Dolpo, Humla, Rara, Far West and several other trekking regions remain unaffected, according to the current TAAN assessment.
Nepal’s mountains are not closed. Nepal’s trekking trails are not all affected.
What has been affected in certain areas is primarily access and road connectivity, rather than the trekking destinations themselves. This distinction is very important.
As a trekking professional who has been involved in Nepal’s tourism industry for decades, I believe we must respond to this situation with responsibility, transparency and facts—not fear or misinformation.
To our friends abroad: please do not judge the entire Himalayan region from images of a single affected area. Nepal is a geographically diverse country, and the areas impacted by the recent floods represent only part of the country.
The Himalayas remain open to responsible travelers.
If you are planning to visit Nepal this autumn, come with proper information, travel with experienced professionals, remain flexible with transportation routes, and follow the latest local safety advice.
Your visit means more than a holiday. Tourism supports mountain communities, guides, porters.
