GORKHA, Nepal — Trekkers have been asked to stay away from the Manaslu and Larke Pass trekking routes after a flood at Therang Khola in Namrung caused significant damage to trails, bridges and other infrastructure.
The District Administration Office, Gorkha, issued a public notice on Sunday advising trekkers who are preparing to travel to the region, as well as those already on the trekking routes, to suspend their plans until further notice.
The warning comes after a flood in Therang Khola at Namrung caused extensive damage in the area, affecting trekking trails, hotels and hydropower projects.
Manaslu and Larke Pass Trekking Routes Closed: Photo by Vertex Holiday
Bridges Swept Away by the Flood
The flood damaged important crossings used by local communities and travellers in the Manaslu region.
According to the District Administration Office, an iron bridge connecting Chumnubri Rural Municipality Wards 4 and 2 was swept away by the flood.
A separate suspension bridge over the Budhi Gandaki River, connecting the rural municipality with the Namrung forest, was also washed away.
The loss of these bridges has disrupted movement through the affected area and created additional safety concerns for trekkers travelling along the route.
Authorities Ask Trekkers to Suspend Their Plans
Following the incident, the District Administration Office has specifically advised trekkers to refrain from travelling along the Manaslu and Larke Pass trekking routes until another notice is issued.
The notice applies to both trekkers preparing to begin their journeys and those who are already travelling through the area.
For trekkers currently in the region, attempting to cross damaged bridges or affected sections of trail could present serious risks. Authorities have therefore asked travellers to follow official instructions and wait for further updates.
Namrung Area Reports Extensive Damage
The flood at Therang Khola affected several types of infrastructure in the Namrung area.
Trekking trails were damaged, while hotels and hydropower projects were also affected. These facilities are important to communities along the Manaslu route, where settlements depend heavily on mountain trails and bridges for transportation and tourism.
The damage could also disrupt services for trekkers once travel resumes, depending on the condition of individual trails and accommodation facilities.
Manaslu Circuit Trekkers Face Temporary Disruption
The Manaslu Circuit is one of Nepal’s best-known high-altitude trekking routes, taking visitors through remote settlements around Mount Manaslu before crossing the Larke Pass.
Trekkers rely on a network of mountain trails, bridges, lodges and other local infrastructure throughout the journey. Damage to a major bridge or trail can therefore affect access to entire sections of the route.
The latest flood has prompted authorities to temporarily restrict trekking in the affected area while the situation is assessed.
What Trekkers Planning Manaslu Should Know
Anyone planning a Manaslu Circuit or Larke Pass trek should postpone travel to the affected routes until the authorities issue another notice.
Trekking agencies and independent travellers should check the latest local information before making their way toward Chumnubri and Namrung.
Those already trekking in the region should follow instructions from local authorities and avoid attempting to cross damaged bridges or unsafe sections of trail.
The situation may change as authorities assess the damage and work to restore access.
Manaslu Trekking Update
The closure is a developing situation, and the next official notice from the District Administration Office will determine when trekkers can safely return to the affected routes.
For now, travellers should treat the Manaslu and Larke Pass routes as temporarily off-limits and avoid starting or continuing a trek through the affected sections.
ExploreAllAboutNepal will continue to follow developments and update this story as more information becomes available.