Trekking in Nepal After Earthquake

After the massive earthquake and devastation, it has created a confusion about "Is Trekking safe in Nepal after Earthquake?" among the travelers and international tourist. Raising the question and discussion about the safety tourism in Nepal is today's concern and it has been a long time the devastation has have happened in Nepal and the government, private tourism sector, NGO's, INGO's and tourism professional have said Nepal safe to travel and tourism. Nepal was hit by a major earthquake of 7.9 magnitude and people lost their home, relative and families and still in some areas people are living under the temporary tent.

Is Nepal safe for Trekking after Earthquake?

Yes, Nepal is safe to travel and among the 75 districts, only 8 were affected by the earthquake and life has come back to normalcy and everyone is back to their regular duties and routines.

Effects of Earthquake on:

Airports: Nepal's only one International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport and other domestic airports are safe and in operational with the regular scheduled flights as before.

Hotels/Resorts/Restaurants: Only 10% of the hotels were damaged during earthquake situated in the Himalayan region of Nepal. 90% of the hotels, resorts and restaurants are safe and in operational with their regular services as before. Most of the hotels in and around Kathmandu valley are safe including standard, deluxe and budget hotels. Hotel Budget situated in Thamel, Kathmandu got severe damage by the earthquake whereas Himalayan Club resort situated in Nagarkot was also damaged but it is in operational condition after the earthquake.

Highways and Subways: The highways and subways connecting the main cities, towns and travel destinations of Nepal was not damaged and traveling through roadways is safe.

Communications: Telephone and internet is working well as normal.

Hospitals/Clinics: Hospitals and clinics are also running smoothly. No viral deseases are seen.

Heritage Sites: The UNESCO World Heritage Sites in and around Kathmandu Valley were damaged partially by Earthquake but they are reopened by Government on June 15, 2015 for the tourists to visit. The major cultural sites Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath stupa, Swayambhunath Stupa, Patan Durbar Square, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar square, Budhanilkantha temple and Changunarayan Temples are safe to travel.

Travel destinations: Travel and tour destinations like Pokhara, Lumbini, Bandipur, Illam, Tansen, Dhulikhel, Nagarkot, Chitwan are safe to visit after the earthquake.

Places in mid and Far western development regions like Dolpa, Rara of Mugu, Badimalika, Khaptad, Rolpa/Rukum are known as center and capital of natural beauty.

National parks and Wildlife reserve: The national parks and wildlife reserves including Chitwan national Park, Koshi Tappu Wildlife reserve, bardia National park, sagarmatha National park are safe to travel.

Trekking destinations: Everest region and Langtang region was affected by the earthquake causing avalanche. Lantang region is still not safe for trekking but everest region has been reopened for trekking and the trekking trail on this region are safe for walking and hiking. The popular trekking reiogn, Annapurna region trekking trails like Annapurna Base Camp Trekking, Annapurna Circuit Trek, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek are safe for trekking without any doubt and there trekking trails were crowded by visitor on Autumn season and still there are guests interested to visit this area in winter season and there are some bookings for spring season on these trekking trails. Another popular trekking area, manaslu trekking area was affected by the earthquake but the Government of Nepal, Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil aviation has reopened this area for trekking. Dolpa, Mustang and makalu area were least affected by the earthquake and safe to trek in coming trekking season.

Getting these information, we are updating you with some facts "Why You have to travel Nepal for your next holiday?"

• Rebuild the nation, help the victims
• To preserve the natural beauty, culture and heritage sites
• uplift the socio-economical condition of Nepalese people because tourism is the 2nd largest industry in Nepal
• The Mountains are calling you
• To enjoy Nepalese hospitality