A Landslide Dam Just Burst on the Budhi Gandaki, and It Is the River the Manaslu Trail Follows

Breaking · Safety & Advisories A landslide-dammed river burst on 11 October, leaving five missing and four bridges damaged. Here is what we know and what to check before a Manaslu… By Kevin Crow · Oct 12, 2026 Read the full story

A landslide dam on the Budhi Gandaki River burst on Sunday 11 October 2026, sending a flash flood through north-central Nepal that left at least five people missing, damaged four bridges and swept away about three dozen houses, according to the Associated… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

What happened on the river on 11 October

The flood came from a blocked river letting go. AP reports a landslide first dammed the Budhi Gandaki near Chumchure, and when the dam breached the water surged downstream. Nepal's disaster authority evacuated villagers and told others to move to safer… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

Does this affect the Manaslu Circuit?

Probably yes for the lower valley, but no official trekking notice had been published when we checked. The AP report does not mention Manaslu or trekking at all. What we can say from the map is that the Manaslu trail climbs the Budhi Gandaki from the Arughat… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

What to check if you have Manaslu booked

Ask your operator for written confirmation of the route status and the bridge crossings, not a general reassurance. Specifically ask three things: which bridges on your itinerary are standing, what the plan is if the road to the trailhead is cut at Arughat… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

The wider picture and what we would do

Nepal is still recovering from the August flood on the China border that, according to AP, killed more than 1,400 people and left thousands missing. The government puts rebuilding at $4.77 billion, with nearly 33,000 people affected and about 7,500 homes… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

Frequently asked questions

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Is Nepal safe to visit right now?

Most of the country is operating normally, but this autumn's floods have been regional. Check the specific valley you plan to walk, not the country as a whole. Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

Should I cancel a Manaslu trek?

Do not cancel on your own before talking to your operator, because that can forfeit refunds. Ask for written route status and flexible rebooking first. Planning an alternative? Our guides can talk you through the Annapurna Base Camp trek , or message us on… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

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