A morning flood in the Budhi Gandaki River has left tourists trekking the Manaslu circuit stranded in Gorkha after sweeping away several bridges and cutting off their route. The flood also caused major damage along riverbank areas in Gorkha and neighbouring Dhading districts, according to reports from Gorkha.
Bridges swept away, route cut off
The loss of several bridges has disrupted access along the trekking route, leaving tourists unable to continue as planned. The reports describe the trekkers as stranded after the crossings were swept away by the swollen river. With the route cut off, the immediate concern is the interruption to their journey and their ability to move along the circuit.
The available reports do not specify how many tourists are affected, the exact locations of the damaged bridges, or how long the route may remain impassable. They also do not provide details about whether alternative crossings are available. The confirmed impact is that bridges have been swept away and tourists on the Manaslu circuit have been left stranded.
The flood’s effect extends beyond the trekking route. Riverbank areas in both Gorkha and Dhading sustained major damage during the morning flooding. The reports identify damage in these districts but do not provide a detailed account of affected settlements, property losses or the extent of the destruction.
Impact on trekkers and riverbank communities
For the tourists, the loss of bridge access has interrupted travel along the circuit. The reports do not say whether trekkers are gathered at a particular location or provide information about their food, accommodation or other immediate needs. No details were available on any response or assistance for those stranded.
The damage in Gorkha and Dhading points to a broader impact from the flood along the Budhi Gandaki corridor. Riverbank areas in both districts were affected, although the reported information does not identify specific communities or infrastructure beyond the bridges. The extent of damage and any effects on local movement remain unclear.
Further details awaited
The reports establish that the flooding swept away several bridges, cut off the Manaslu circuit route and stranded tourists. They also report major damage to riverbank areas in Gorkha and Dhading. Further information on the number of affected trekkers, the condition of the crossings and the scale of damage was not included in the available accounts.
Until access along the route is restored, the bridge damage remains the central obstacle for trekkers seeking to continue their journey. The flood has also left riverbank areas in two districts affected, underscoring the reach of the morning event beyond the circuit itself. The immediate situation described in the reports is one of disrupted access and stranded tourists, with the wider consequences still not detailed.
