This Manaslu Circuit Trek Safety Update 2026: Latest Trail Conditions After the Flood situation update provides an overview of the current condition of the Manaslu trekking route following the devastating floods and flash floods that affected Nepal in August and September 2026.
We hope this update will help trekkers and travellers better understand the situation in the Manaslu region, including the current condition of the trekking trails and infrastructure, and answer an important question:
Is the Manaslu Circuit trek in Nepal safe to trek following the recent flooding?
The Manaslu region was initially unaffected by the major flash flood that occurred along the Nepal–Tibet border on 26 August, and the Manaslu Circuit was considered operational.
Nepal is now gradually approaching the end of the monsoon season, which officially comes to an end towards the last week of September. Due to Nepal’s mountainous terrain and geographical conditions, it is not unusual to experience some landslides towards the end of the monsoon. After several months of rainfall, the soil becomes saturated, which can occasionally trigger small-scale landslides and cause rivers and streams to rise.
Unfortunately, on the evening of 6 September, a flash flood occurred near Namrung in the remote Manaslu region following heavy rainfall. The flooding damaged one suspension bridge along the trekking route, while four houses in a local village in the Budhi Gandaki Valley were also damaged.
Is Manaslu Circuit Trek or Manaslu Tsum Valley trek Safe After the 2026 Flood?
Temporary Closure as a Safety Precaution
As a precautionary safety measure, the local authorities have temporarily suspended trekking on the Manaslu Circuit and over Larke Pass.
This is a temporary measure to allow the authorities and local community to assess the affected section and carry out the necessary restoration work. As the main trekking season in Manaslu begins from October onwards, the authorities have taken this precautionary approach rather than allowing trekkers to enter the area while restoration work is still underway.
The Good News – Restoration Has Already Started
The positive news is that restoration work has already begun.
The local community has worked together to establish a temporary crossing, while the government is also working to construct a Bailey bridge and establish an alternative route around the affected section. The aim is to restore safe access as quickly as possible.
Importantly, the other sections of the Manaslu trekking route, local lodges and accommodation facilities remain unaffected by this incident.
Our Assessment for October Treks – Manaslu Circuit Trek Safety Update 2026
We are closely monitoring the situation and remain in regular contact with the local authorities and our team in the Manaslu region.
The local authorities have indicated that they expect the affected route to be reopened by the end of September, in time for the October trekking season.
At this stage, there is no need to change our October trekking plans.
However, I would like to be completely transparent with our guests. I am personally following the situation and collecting ground reports, information from our local team and updates from the relevant government authorities before making any final decision.
So, I kindly ask you to allow me a little more time to gather the most accurate information from the ground. I do not want to make a decision based only on initial reports when we can obtain a clearer picture of the actual condition of the trail and infrastructure.
If, by the first week of October, my assessment shows that any section of the route is still unsafe or requires an alternative arrangement, I will happily adjust the itinerary and offer a similar alternative trekking experience rather than put our guests at unnecessary risk.
Our Local Team Is Monitoring the Situation
One of our trekking guides is originally from the Manaslu area, and I have personally asked him to visit and assess the situation on the ground.
He is expected to return to Kathmandu around 20 September, and I expect his first-hand assessment will give us a much clearer understanding of the condition of the trails, bridges and local infrastructure.
I will combine his report with information from the local authorities and our own team before making the final assessment.
This is particularly important to me because I want to make decisions based on the actual situation on the ground, rather than simply relying on information circulating online.
Safety Comes First
As always, your safety is my first priority.
We remain hopeful that the restoration work will be completed in time for the October trekking season, and there is currently good reason to remain positive.
At the same time, I will never hesitate to change a trekking route if my final assessment shows that a particular section is not safe.
I would always rather change an itinerary and provide you with a safe and equally rewarding alternative than take an unnecessary risk with your holiday.
I will continue to monitor the situation closely and will provide another detailed update once our guide returns from the Manaslu area around 20 September, or earlier if there is any significant development.
For now, there is no need to change our October trekking plan. We remain hopeful that the Manaslu Circuit will be fully restored and ready to welcome trekkers for the October season.
Thank you for your understanding and patience while I take the time to establish the facts properly.
The situation is being assessed day by day, and we will continue to prioritise your safety, comfort and experience above all else.
Thank you for your kind understanding and support. This means a lot.
Best regards,
Kishor
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