Nepal's Manaslu Larke Pass trek partly reopens after flood repairs; Chum Valley stays closed
Route-by-route status for autumn trekkers from Nepal's trekking agencies association.
The Manaslu Larke Pass trekking route has partly reopened after Dharche and Chumnubri rural municipalities repaired roads, trails, bridges and teahouses damaged by Budhi Gandaki River floods, the Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN) said, Peoples' Review reports. Trekkers can drive to Machhakhola and walk on via Jagat and Nyakphedi; TAAN advises a short alternative path around a difficult stretch at Yaru Bagar and urges caution.
The Chum Valley route remains closed after a cantilever bridge collapsed; a local chair expected it to reopen in about a week. The Langtang, Kyanjin and Gosaikunda areas are open, with a Bailey bridge at Betrabati restoring access after August floods.
Instead of the Chum Valley this month, consider the Langtang or Gosaikunda routes, which TAAN lists as open.
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After exploring Manaslu Larke Pass trekking route reopens; TAAN urges trekkers to exercise caution, for the peak the trek circles, see Manaslu.
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