Manaslu trekking trail under repairs
Summary
Repair work has been stepped up on the Manaslu trekking trail after monsoon floods and landslides damaged sections of the route in northern Gorkha. The trail is now being reopened for tourists, jeeps and pack animals as the tourist season begins.
Key Points
- Repair and maintenance on the Manaslu trekking trail have been accelerated after monsoon floods and landslides caused damage.
- The work is being coordinated by Chumnubri Rural Municipality, the Nepali Army, hydropower companies, ward offices and MCAP.
- Sections of the route are again accessible to jeeps, motorcycles, tourists and pack animals after repairs.
- MCAP says about 200 tourists are entering the Manaslu region daily and expects more than 20,000 visitors this year.
