--- title: Nepal Travel Update (5th October 2026) description: Information for MBA customers booked on or planning a trip to Nepal, following recent natural disasters and weather events in Nepal. --- [Skip to content](https://help.muchbetteradventures.com/nepal-travel-advice-27th-august-2026#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Contact us](https://help.muchbetteradventures.com/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) ![Much Better Adventures](https://help.muchbetteradventures.com/hubfs/muchbetteradventures-1.svg) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Contact us](https://help.muchbetteradventures.com/kb-tickets/new) - [Go to muchbetteradventures.com](https://www.muchbetteradventures.com/) [Go to muchbetteradventures.com](https://www.muchbetteradventures.com/) Advice and answers from the Much Better Adventures Team - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Centre](https://help.muchbetteradventures.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Safety & Travel Updates](https://help.muchbetteradventures.com/safety-travel-updates?hsLang=en) 3. [Travel Alerts & Updates](https://help.muchbetteradventures.com/safety-travel-updates?hsLang=en#travel-alerts-updates) # Nepal Travel Update (5th October 2026) ## Information for MBA customers booked on or planning a trip to Nepal, following recent natural disasters and weather events in Nepal. ### **Latest update (01 October 2026)** All Nepal trips are operating except the Langtang Valley treks, and the Annapurna Circuit is currently closed - we anticipate it will reopen within the next 7-10 days. There are some amendments to certain itineraries, which are detailed below. However, we do expect all remaining 2026 trips to go ahead, apart from the 3rd and 10th October departures of the Annapurna Circuit Trek. --- ### **Current situation** From 24-27th September, a severe storm system developed in the Bay of Bengal, bringing heavy rain to lowland Nepal and snow to higher mountain areas. This caused further infrastructure damage and landslides, in addition to the damage caused by the 26 August glacier collapse/flooding that originated in the Rasuwa District (see background below). All MBA trips in Nepal at the time followed official advisories and remained safe. ### **Background** On 26 August 2026, a major flash flood swept through Nepal's Rasuwa district, believed to have been triggered by a glacier collapse on Langtang Lirung. While the lower Langtang Valley and Syabrubesi were most severely affected, because the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli form one continuous river system, the effects of the flood were felt tens of kilometres downstream of Rasuwa, well beyond the initial impact zone. The flood swept away the Rasuwagadhi border crossing with the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, and caused extensive damage to infrastructure and loss of life. No MBA customers were in the area at the time, and all local host staff were safe. --- ### **Trip status** | **Trip** | **Status** | **Notes** | | --- | --- | --- | | [Trek the Annapurna Circuit](https://www.muchbetteradventures.com/products/9924-adventures-trek-the-annapurna-circuit/) | 03 October 2026 - **Cancelled**   10 October 2026 - **Cancelled** 24 October 2026 onwards - **Going ahead** | The trail is currently closed, but works are underway to clear and reopen the trail. Possible minor adjustment due to the road conditions between Kathmandu and Besisahar: ***See below.*** | | [Trek the Annapurna Sanctuary Route](https://www.muchbetteradventures.com/products/9925-adventures-annapurna-sanctuary-route-trek-nepal/) | **Going ahead** | **No changes.** The drive to/from Pokhara may take 2-3 hours longer than normal. | | [Trek the Annapurna Sanctuary Route & Go on Safari](https://www.muchbetteradventures.com/products/10788-adventures-annapurna-trekking-chitwan-nepal/) | **Going ahead** | **No changes.** The drive to/from Pokhara may take 2-3 hours longer than normal. | | [Trek to Everest Base Camp](https://www.muchbetteradventures.com/products/9926-adventures-trek-to-everest-base-camp/) | **Going ahead** | **No changes.** | | [Everest and Gokyo Lakes Circuit](https://www.muchbetteradventures.com/products/9923-adventures-everest-and-gokyo-lakes-circuit/) | **Going ahead** | **No changes.** | | [Climb Mera Peak (6461m)](https://www.muchbetteradventures.com/products/10686-adventures-climb-mera-peak-nepal/) | **Going ahead** | **No changes.** | | [The Ultimate Adventure Through Nepal](https://www.muchbetteradventures.com/products/10787-adventures-the-ultimate-adventure-through-nepal/) | **Going ahead** | **Modified itinerary.** Reordered days with Seti River rafting in place of Trishuli River rafting: ***See below.*** The drive to Pokhara may take 2-3 hours longer than normal. | | [Langtang Valley to Summit Yala Peak](https://www.muchbetteradventures.com/products/10317-adventures-langtang-valley-yala-peak-nepal/) | **2026 departures cancelled** | 2027 departures expected to run but itinerary amendments possible: ***See below.*** | ### **Trek the Annapurna Circuit** There are two possible roads from Kathmandu to Besisahar, either the main Prithvi Highway or an alternative road via Hetauda-Narayanghat-Muglin. Depending on the route and the road conditions, the drive to Besisahar may take 2-3 hours longer than [normal](http://normal.if). If this is the case, you will break the extended journey by staying in Besisahar on Day 2 (instead of Tal), then on Day 3, continue by jeep to the Dharapani checkpoint and trek to Bagarchhap (hiking: approximately 6km, 2 hours). ### **The Ultimate Adventure in Nepal** 2026 departures of this trip are planned to operate, but with some amendments to the itinerary. The majority of the places and activities in 'The Ultimate Adventure Through Nepal' itinerary have not been affected by recent events, including Kathmandu, Pokhara, the Dhampus Trek, and the Chitwan safari. However, our local host in Nepal has advised that the Trishuli River rafting and overnight riverside camping on days 2 and 3 will not be possible for the remainder of 2026. Instead, the rafting and camping will take place on the Seti River, a different river system, unaffected by the recent flooding. The Seti River camping is full-service wild camping, with the team erecting and dismantling tents, cooking, and handling all camp chores for you. Tents are allocated on a twin-share basis (solo tents may not be possible), with sleeping mats and sleeping bags provided. The Seti River rafting runs between Pokhara and Chitwan, compared to the Trishuli rafting's Kathmandu to Pokhara route, so the itinerary has been reordered accordingly. The three-hour canyoning activity in Jalbire has also been removed as a result. The alternative itinerary in operation until the end of 2026 is as follows: Day 1 - Arrival and transfer to Kathmandu. Day 2 - Drive to Pokhara. Day 3 - Dhampus Trek. Day 4 - Sunrise yoga and trek to Panchase. Day 5 - Morning yoga and trek to Bhumdi. Day 6 - Lower Seti rafting (from Damauli to Sarangghat, 4 to 4.5 hrs including lunch). Full-service wild camping beside the Seti River. Day 7 - Raft from Sarangghat to Gaighat (2hrs), then transfer to Chitwan. Day 8 - Chitwan jungle and wildlife. Day 9 - Return to Kathmandu. Day 10 - Departure. The drive to/from Pokhara may take 2-3 hours longer than normal depending on which route is used and conditions at the time. ### **Trek the Langtang Valley to Summit Yala Peak (5500m)** The lower Langtang Valley, including the road towards Syabrubesi, the Syabrubesi settlement itself, and sections of trail towards Lama Hotel, was badly affected by the 26 August glacier collapse and associated flooding. The three 2026 departures of this trip have been cancelled. Departures in 2027 are expected to operate. Once things stabilise in the region, we will contact customers directly if any itinerary amendments are expected. ### **If your trip is affected** If MBA has to cancel your trip in advance due to operational/safety reasons, we will refund your trip in full, or support you to move to an alternative Nepal, or other MBA trip. We would also provide any necessary documentation or support for you to make a travel insurance claim for your flights. --- ### **What about safety?** Your safety and that of our host's staff is our top priority above any other considerations. We're working closely with Freedom Adventures, our local host in Nepal, to monitor and assess the situation on the ground. Freedom Adventures is committed to following official advice and completing appropriate assessments before committing to running trips. You can read more generally about how we approach traveller safety on our [Safety & Wellbeing on Your MBA Trip](https://help.muchbetteradventures.com/travel-advice-and-safety?hsLang=en)article. MBA adheres to the UK government's [FCDO travel advice for Nepal](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nepal). --- ### **How can I support Nepal?** **✈️ Visit**  Nepal's Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister, Khadak Raj Paudel, has [**released a video**](https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1Hb9HH18Z6/) calling upon travellers to continue visiting Nepal and to stand with the country during this time. Nepal's tourism industry makes up as much as 15% of total employment in Nepal and supports many thousands of livelihoods. Trekking is one of the most important sources of income for remote mountain communities across the country, where alternative economic opportunities are scarce. Where a region remains safe to visit, continuing to travel there helps support the guides, teahouses and porters who depend on this income, and is part of how many of these communities will recover. We'll only run trips where we and our host partner, Freedom Adventures, are confident it's safe to do so. **🙏 Donate** MBA is currently running a fundraiser following the devastating flooding that affected Nepal's Rasuwa district in August 2026. We'll be [matching your donations](https://www.justgiving.com/page/muchbetteradventuresnepal), so if you want to help, your money will go twice as far. --- ### **Contact us** If you have questions about your trip, please email us at [hello@muchbetteradventures.com](mailto:hello@muchbetteradventures.com).   *This information on this page reflects our current understanding of the state of affairs at present but may evolve with time. We will update this article if new information comes to light. 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