Bangladesh Embassy urges caution for tourists in Nepal flood-hit areas

Nepal’s rain-battered mountains have prompted a travel warning from Bangladesh, with the embassy in Kathmandu urging tourists to steer clear of flood- and landslide-hit areas until conditions improve.

In a notice on Monday, the embassy urged tourists and trekkers to reconsider trips to the affected areas, citing deteriorating weather and difficult travel conditions.

The embassy has specifically advised extra caution around Pisang, Chame, Manang and nearby tourist destinations, saying continued rain and snowfall have disrupted roads in several areas and made rescue operations difficult because of the challenging terrain.

Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rain and storms have killed 14 people and left 11 missing in Nepal, while authorities have issued flash-flood warnings in 49 of the country’s 77 districts.

Nepal authorities have already suspended trekking in several parts of Manang, including Tilicho Lake, Thorong La Pass, Ice Lake, Kangla and Bhimthang.

Also, the embassy has urged caution for travellers visiting Pokhara and surrounding areas, where landslides have disrupted road access to nearby trekking destinations.

Tourists heading to Mustang, Jomsom and other mountain areas have been advised to check road conditions in Gandaki province before travelling.

Bangladeshi tourists planning trekking, mountaineering or travel in mountainous and landslide-prone areas, including Annapurna, Manang, Mustang and Manaslu, have been advised to verify the latest information and follow instructions issued by the Nepali government and local authorities.

The travel alert is temporary and does not cover Kathmandu and its surrounding areas.

Bangladeshi travellers already in affected areas have been advised to stay in safe locations, avoid riverbanks and landslide-prone areas, check road and weather conditions before travelling, and remain in regular contact with tour operators and the embassy.