Travel in Nepal

Nepal Flooding September 2024: Latest Info

We understand you might have questions or concerns about travelling to Nepal this autumn/winter after the recent flooding in September. Please see our FAQs below and feel free to contact us or your host with any further queries:

1. What's been happening?

Nepal experiences a monsoon each year, typically spanning from June until September. In 2024, the monsoon intensified in late September, causing extensive flooding and destruction across much of the country. The Kathmandu Valley received its highest recorded rainfall since at least 1970 in the 24-hour period from 28-29th September 2024.

This natural weather event triggered landslides, damaged infrastructure and tragically resulted in loss of life.

MBAs Nepal Host Team and all MBA customers in Nepal at the time were safe and well, and treks continued with minimal disruption.

2. Are trips in Nepal going ahead in autumn/winter 2024?

Yes, all upcoming MBA Nepal trips are running.

This was a short-term event and as confirmed by TAAN (the Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal), the trekking routes are open as usual.

3. Will the damaged infrastructure impact my itinerary?

The trekking trails themselves are open and treks are already operating as usual.

Kathmandu International Airport and regional airports (Manthali/Ramechhap Airport, Jomsom Airport, Pokhara Airport, and Bharatpur Airport near Chitwan) are all open as usual.

Everest Region Tours:

Trek to Everest Base Camp

Everest and Gokyo Lakes Circuit

Climb Mera Peak

If you are trekking in the Everest Region, your itinerary will include a return flight to Lukla, which usually departs from Manthali/Ramechhap Airport (4-5 hrs / 135 km). The road between Kathmandu and Manthali has been damaged, including a bridge collapse and is not expected to reopen in 2024. An alternative road between Kathmandu and Manthali is therefore being used in the meantime - this longer route (200 km) takes approximately 8-9 hours.

Otherwise, the trekking trails are open as usual and treks are running as normal.

Annapurna Region Tours:

Trek the Annapurna Circuit

Trek the Annapurna Sanctuary Route

Trek the Annapurna Sanctuary Route & Go On Safari

The Ultimate Adventure through Nepal

The roads between Kathmandu and the Annapurna region are open (as well as the roads to/from Chitwan), as are the trekking trails. Itineraries are already running as normal.

Langtang Region Tours:

Trek the Langtang Valley to Summit Yala Peak (5500m)

The road from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi is open as are the Langtang region trekking trails. Itineraries are running as normal.

4. What does the FCDO travel advice say?

The UK government travel advice for Nepal can be read here. The overall status has not changed in response to the flooding event.

5. Can I cancel or postpone my trip?

Since trips are continuing to operate, cancellations or date changes will be subject to our usual booking terms, and therefore may incur fees.

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