Locals reopen flood-damaged Langtang trekking route after Syafru bridge destruction
Summary
Locals in Rasuwa have repaired landslide-damaged sections of the Langtang trekking route after floods washed away key infrastructure, reopening access for tourists and nearby communities. An alternative two-day trail from Dhunche now connects to Langtang through several villages after the Syafru bridge was destroyed.
Key Points
- Residents of Gosainkunda Rural Municipality-4 volunteered to repair damaged sections above Paljor and below Rimiche.
- Floods on August 26 destroyed Syafru Bazaar and washed away the bridge connecting to Syafru, disrupting the main route to Langtang.
- An alternative trekking trail has now been opened from Dhunche through Thulo Bharkhu, Sano Bharkhu, Brabal, Thulo Syafru, Pahiro, Bambo, Rimiche and Lama Hotel.
- The rural municipality says the repaired route has made travel safer for tourists and local communities.
