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A flash flood destroyed two bridges on the Manaslu Circuit in early September 2026, and outfitters are now helicoptering climbing teams past the…
By Laxman Rawal · Sep 16, 2026
I've walked into Samagaon on foot a dozen autumns running, past the mani walls and the barley terraces below Manaslu's south face. This year, most of the teams heading up for the climbing season didn't walk in at all. A flash flood tore out the main crossing…
Travel Himalaya Nepal · News
What this means for you If you're booked on a Manaslu Circuit trek for late September or October, ask your operator specifically about the Namrung crossing and the Larkya Pass side, not just whether Manaslu is open, which right now is only half true. Climbers…
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