09/05/2026
TRAVEL ADVISORY - NEPAL
Level 2 - Exercise increased caution
Also includes areas at level 4
Date issued: September 04, 2026
NATURAL DISASTER ( N )
Exercise increased caution in Nepal due to natural disasters. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
❗️Do not travel to:
The Rasuwagadhi-Timure-Syafrubesi area of Rasuwa district, including the Nepal-China border crossing, for any reason due to flood damage, disrupted transportation and communications, search-and-rescue and recovery operations, and the risk of additional flooding and landslides.
Advisory summary
Nepal regularly experiences earthquakes, floods, and landslides. Earthquakes can happen suddenly with little warning, including in the Kathmandu Valley.
During the monsoon season from June to September, heavy rain can cause flash floods and landslides. These can block roads, damage buildings, and make it hard to get help in an emergency.
Review our information on Weather and Natural Disasters in Nepal.
Emergency services
🔶Medical services have limited ability to handle regular and emergency care. Review the Health section of the Travel Guidance on this page for more information.
🔶Hospitals in Kathmandu are usually better than in other areas, but they can be crowded, may lack some equipment or medicines, and often ask that you pay before treatment. 🔶Medical treatment of foreigners is not paid for by the Government of Nepal.
🔶Bring the medicines you need, get travel health insurance that covers medical evacuation, and understand you might need to go to another country for serious treatment.
Risks in specific areas
❗️Level: 4 - Do not travel
🔺Do not travel to the Rasuwagadhi-Timure-Syafrubesi area of Rasuwa district, including the Nepal-China border crossing, due to dangerous conditions following the major flash flood and landslide on August 26, 2026.
🔺The affected area includes communities along the Bhote Koshi, Trishuli, and Narayani rivers.
🔺Stay away from riverbanks, low-lying areas, damaged bridges, and unstable slopes. Follow evacuation orders and safety instructions from Nepali authorities. Do not enter the disaster area independently to search for a missing person. Do not travel to the disaster area for any reason.
If you decide to travel to Nepal:
🔶Check local media for breaking news. Be prepared to adjust your plans.
🔶Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency.
🔶Review the Country Security Report for Nepal.
🔶Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the latest Travel Health Information for Nepal.
🔶Whether you’re a first time or frequent traveler, use the International Travel Checklist.
🔶We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancelation coverage.
🔶Make sure your insurance includes medical evacuation coverage.
