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Nepal Bans Night Driving in 23 Districts as Monsoon Floods Cut Nine Highways

Landslides and flooding have blocked nine major highways and triggered a nighttime driving ban across 23 districts this week — here's what it…

By Laxman Rawal · Jul 24, 2026

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Nepal has banned night-time driving across 23 districts, and nine major highways are partially or fully blocked by landslides and flooding, as the 2026 monsoon hits its most intense stretch. If you're travelling overland to a trailhead this week — Kathmandu…

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What this means for trekkers

Flights are not affected — roads are None of this touches Everest Base Camp trekkers flying Kathmandu-Lukla, or anyone flying into Pokhara or Jomsom: those routes run by air, independent of highway conditions. The restrictions hit overland travel specifically…

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