Manaslu trekking routes damaged by flooding

A massive flash flood has swept down the Budhi Gandaki River in the Manaslu trekking route morning on 11^th October 2026. The Manaslu trek route totally disturbance followed a sudden surge in the Budhi Gandaki River.

Several main river crossings were also damaged or swept away, including motorable bridges at Dobhan and Soti and suspension.

No deaths had been reported from the Budhi Gandaki flood as of Sunday, although search and rescue operations were continuing. Bridges at Khorla Besi, Machhakhola and Nakchet-Philim.

The Manaslu Conservation Area Project checkpoint at Jagat, local lodges and registered trekking groups were reported safe, according to preliminary information.

Those planning to trek in the Manaslu circuit or Manaslu Tsum valley trek route are strongly advised to postpone their trip until conditions are confirmed to safe.

If you are currently trekking in the affected areas, move to higher, safer ground immediately and follow instructions from local authorities.

The flood appears to have been started by a landslide blocking a river near Lokpa and Chumling, followed by a sudden release of water, mud and debris.

Severe damage has been reported in several villages, including Jagat, Dobhan, Ghatte Khola and Salleri.

Several bridges have been washed away, including suspension bridges near Sirdibas and Machha Khola, as well as the road bridge at Soti.

The flood has also affected Machha Khola and reached Arughat, where residents have been displaced from areas at risk.  Nepal Flood threads Over 100 Tourists on Manaslu Trek

Floodwaters destroyed sections of the main trekking route of Manaslu region, leaving tourists unable to continue their journeys or return through the usual access points.

Access to Tsum Valley trekking route is severely disrupted, and parts of the lower Manaslu Circuit are blocked.

Anyone already in the  Manaslu region should follow the instructions of local authorities and their trekking agency for emergency rescue.  

Further flooding ruins possible, as the river  has reportedly been repeatedly blocked and released. The lower sections of the Manaslu Circuit trekking route  and the access route into Tsum Valley must currently be considered closed for trekking.

Washing away houses, bridges and a hydropower project and damaging trekking routes in the popular Manaslu region, officials said.

Several key river crossings were also damaged or swept away, including motorable bridges at Dobhan and Soti and suspension.

Manaslu Tsum valley trekking route completely disturbance  

Tourist movement along the affected route has been halted after floodwaters damaged the main Manaslu trekking trails and several suspension bridges.

Trekking in Manaslu region is one of Nepal’s major Himalayan trekking destinations, attracting international visitors to the Manaslu  Larkya la pass and Tsum Valley routes.

The latest flooding occurred during the autumn trekking season, when many international visitors travel to Nepal for Himalayan expeditions and multi-day hiking trip in Himalayas.

The loss of bridges has created immediate access problems for tourists, trekking guides, porters and local communities that depend on the same routes.

Authorities were still collecting information about the number of people affected and the condition of the damaged  trekking routes.

Nepal Police reported that floodwaters had swept away suspension footbridges connecting Nyakchet and Sirdibas, and Machhakhola and Kerauja. A steel bridge at Soti was also destroyed that connected to the Manaslu base camp trekking route and Tsum valley trekking trails.

The damage extended beyond trekking infrastructure. Floodwaters swept away houses in several settlements and damaged equipment at the under-construction Budhi Gandaki hydropower project.

Suggested every travelers and trekkers, who are willing trekking in Manaslu region, postpone or cancel the Manaslu trek package for this autumn season or will relay information while Manaslu trekking route open for trekkers.

As a collective news provider and Nepal trekking operator as well as travel advisor, simply declared travel warning for Manaslu trekking routes for Autumn season 2026. Let’s planning Manaslu trip in 2027 and 2028.