Besisahar-Manang road closed
Summary
The Besisahar-Chame road, the only road link to Manang, has been closed for six days after floods and landslides blocked multiple sections. The disruption has hit tourists on the Annapurna Circuit and delayed supplies to Upper Manang, while authorities work to clear debris and reopen the route.
Key Points
- The Besisahar-Chame road has been closed for six days after floods and landslides hit last weekend.
- The blockade has disrupted tourists on the Annapurna Circuit and halted supplies to Upper Manang.
- Authorities are using machinery and preparing controlled blasting at Khotro to clear the blocked sections.
- Officials say the road could reopen within a few days if clearing work proceeds safely.
