Pilgrims travelling through Kerung begin returning via Hilsa
Summary
Tourists and trekking guides returning from Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar are entering Nepal through the Hilsa border point after the Kerung route was disrupted by a Bhotekoshi River flood. Nepal has waived the restricted-area entry fee for one week to ease the return of affected travelers.
Key Points
- The Kerung border point was disrupted after the Bhotekoshi River flood, forcing pilgrims and tourists to return via Hilsa in Humla.
- Authorities said 107 people entered Nepal through Hilsa on August 27, followed by more arrivals on August 28 and Saturday.
- Helicopter and fixed-wing flights to Simkot have increased as travelers reroute through Hilsa.
- Nepal has waived the restricted-area entry fee for one week for tourists who entered through Kerung.
