Travel advice for Nepal

Exercise increased caution in Nepal because earthquakes, floods, and landslides occur, and June-to-September monsoon rain can cause flash floods and blocked roads. Earthquakes may occur with little warning, including in Kathmandu Valley. Medical care is limited, though Kathmandu hospitals are usually better, and serious treatment may require another country. Do not travel to the Rasuwagadhi-Timure-Syafrubesi area of Rasuwa district because of flooding, transport disruption, and landslides.

Avoid non-essential travel to Nepal, and postpone travel to the Manaslu region and Budhi Gandaki River area because flash flooding damaged roads and bridges. Manaslu Circuit and Tsum Valley trails may be disrupted. Elsewhere, monsoon landslides, floods, road closures and southern Terai unrest require caution, and Himalayan treks require local guides. Avoid demonstrations, watch for crime, use imported bottled water because water in Kathmandu is contaminated, and note Kathmandu’s higher security risk.

Avoid nonessential travel to the Terai region in Nepal because political and ethnic tensions can trigger protests, unrest and blockades. Exercise caution in the rest of Nepal, where demonstrations, general strikes and bomb attacks can occur, and trail robberies and violent extortion are possible; avoid gatherings. Following flooding in Rasuwa, stay away from rivers, bridges and low lying areas around Timure, Syabrubesi, the Bhote Koshi Trishuli corridor, Langtang and Gosainkunda.

Australia advises a high degree of caution for Nepal.

Exercise a high degree of caution throughout Nepal because the political and security situation is fragile, and crime, protests and hazardous trekking conditions are risks. Avoid nonessential travel along the Trishuli River corridor in Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts because severe flooding and mudslides may recur. Take particular care in Kathmandu tourist areas, and avoid demonstrations, strikes and public transportation during bandhs.

Be extra careful in Nepal because of earthquakes, flooding, landslides, traffic accidents, crime, demonstrations and terrorism. Cyclone Arnab is expected to bring heavy rain and landslide risk in Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati and Gandaki; follow local authorities' instructions. Avoid trekking or cycling alone, use experienced local guides, and note that rescue or communication may be difficult in the mountains.

Hong Kong residents should monitor developments, exercise caution, attend to personal safety, avoid gatherings and follow local announcements, as escalated protests have caused violence, property damage and road blockages. Floods, landslides, earthquakes and explosions caused casualties and damage. Airports were affected but have resumed operations. Authorities urged evacuations near Gorkha and Dhading; Rasuwa suffered casualties and damage from floods and landslides, and a curfew was imposed in parts of Kathmandu.

Exercise a high degree of caution in Nepal because flooding, landslides, earthquakes and winter air pollution can make travel hazardous. During Cyclone Arnab, avoid high hill and Himalayan regions and nonessential travel where possible, and stay away from riverbanks and flood prone areas. Avoid flood affected areas in Gorkha, including the Manaslu Circuit and Tsum Valley, and affected areas in Rasuwa and along the Nepal China border. Monitor weather, transport and local advice.

Exercise caution in Nepal, especially in flood affected Rasuwa and Gorkha, where damaged roads and bridges make Rasuwagadhi, Langtang, Gosaikunda, Manaslu and Tsum Valley difficult to reach. Follow instructions from local authorities and do not travel alone unless routes are safe and accessible. Also beware earthquakes, landslides, avalanches, pickpocketing, demonstrations, and discrimination towards LGBTQ+ people. Drugs are prohibited, and sex with anyone under 18 carries a long prison sentence.

Exercise a high degree of caution in Nepal because flash floods are affecting areas along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers. Avoid flood-affected Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha and Chitwan, and stay away from rivers, riverbanks, bridges and low-lying areas as roads, transport, communications and essential services may be disrupted. Remain vigilant, monitor local news and follow local authorities; prepare for earthquakes, monsoon flooding, landslides and hazardous road travel.

Travel with increased caution because severe floods have damaged roads, bridges and settlements near the Nepal and Tibet border, with more landslides and flooding possible. Avoid demonstrations, large gatherings and government buildings, especially in Kathmandu, and follow local instructions. Guard against theft, armed robbery and sexual assault, and observe trekking permit, food, water, malaria and high altitude precautions.

Take sufficient care across Nepal; the level 1 designation excludes the mountainous areas of Humla, Mugu, Mustang, Manang, Rasuwa and the Khumbu area of Solukhumbu. Recent unrest included clashes between police and protesters, police shootings, arson and deaths, although the situation is currently calm. Further demonstrations cannot be ruled out, so stay away from rallies and protests to avoid unexpected incidents.

Belgium does not advise against travel to Nepal, but increased vigilance is required because of flash floods, landslides, earthquakes and severe monsoon rains. Avoid the Bhote Koshi-Trishuli river corridor along the Tibet-Nepal border until local authorities declare it safe, and stay away from rivers, bridges and low-lying areas. Avoid all protests, follow official instructions, ensure you have emergency funds, and obtain travel insurance with health coverage and repatriation.

Estonians need a visa for Nepal and can apply for it at the border. As Estonia has no representation in Nepal, consult other countries' travel information and warnings for guidance. Consular assistance is available from Estonia's honorary consul in Kathmandu or the nearest European Union member state's representation. Be aware that Nepal may change entry and stay conditions without promptly notifying other countries.

Germany advises normal precautions for Nepal.

Exercise normal precautions when travelling to Nepal. Ensure your passport is valid for six months after entry and obtain a visa for up to 90 days. Carry insurance covering healthcare, repatriation and emergencies, plus proof of your first night's accommodation. Declare taxable or prohibited goods and large cash amounts, and do not overstay your visa, as this can lead to fines or imprisonment.