The Manaslu Larke Pass trekking route has partially reopened after repairs to flood-damaged roads, trail sections, bridges and teahouse lodges, the Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN) has announced. Dharche and Chumanubri rural municipalities jointly carried out maintenance following a devastating flood in the Budhi Gandaki, while TAAN has urged trekkers to travel with caution. Trekkers can reach Machhakhola by vehicle before continuing on foot via Jagat and Nyakphedi.
Route reopens after flood damage
The reopening follows repairs to several kinds of infrastructure used along the trekking route. The flood damaged access roads, sections of trail, bridges and teahouse lodges, according to the information shared by TAAN. With maintenance completed, the route is again partly accessible to trekkers.
The reopening is described as partial, rather than a full return to normal conditions. TAAN’s notice urges caution, indicating that trekkers should take care as they make their way along the route. The announcement does not provide further details about the condition of individual repaired sections, so the advice to proceed cautiously remains central to the update.
Dharche and Chumanubri rural municipalities jointly undertook the maintenance work. Their efforts addressed damage to both the route itself and facilities used by people travelling along it. The reported repairs covered access roads and walking trails, as well as bridges and teahouse lodges. The announcement does not specify the extent of work at each location.
Travel via Machhakhola, Jagat and Nyakphedi
TAAN’s notice outlines the route currently available to trekkers: they can travel by vehicle as far as Machhakhola, then continue on foot via Jagat and Nyakphedi. This distinction is important for planning, as the notice describes vehicle access to Machhakhola followed by travel on foot along the route.
- By vehicle: Trekkers can reach Machhakhola.
- On foot: The route continues via Jagat and Nyakphedi.
- Travel advice: TAAN urges trekkers to proceed with caution.
The guidance gives travellers a basic outline of how to approach the route after the flood-related repairs. It does not state that vehicles can travel beyond Machhakhola, nor does it provide additional information about transport arrangements. Trekkers should therefore take note of the stated change from vehicle travel to walking when planning their journey.
Caution remains part of the reopening notice
The route’s partial reopening is a positive update for trekking access, but TAAN has paired the announcement with a clear cautionary message. Repairs have been made to damaged infrastructure, yet the association’s advice is for trekkers to remain careful on the route. The notice does not describe the remaining condition of the trail or set out specific safety measures, so no further assessment of those conditions can be drawn from the announcement.
For now, the reported access arrangement is to reach Machhakhola by vehicle and proceed on foot through Jagat and Nyakphedi. The route’s reopening follows joint maintenance by Dharche and Chumanubri rural municipalities after flooding along the Budhi Gandaki damaged roads, trails, bridges and teahouse lodges. Trekkers are being advised to use the route cautiously as they travel through the reopened sections.
