Travel Advisory: Nepal – Level – 2 Exercise Increased Caution

TRAVEL ADVISORY – NEPAL

Level – 2 Exercise Increased Caution

U – Unrest

N – Natural Disaster

Do not journey to:

The Rasuwagadhi-Timure-Syafrubesi space of Rasuwa district, together with the Nepal-China border crossing, for any purpose as a consequence of flood injury, disrupted transportation and communications, search-and-rescue and restoration operations, and the danger of extra flooding and landslides.

Exercise Increased Caution in Nepal as a consequence of civil unrest. Some areas have elevated danger. Read the complete Travel Advisory.

Advisory abstract: The nationwide demonstrations that started in September 2025 have stopped, and the safety scenario is secure. However, demonstrations and native unrest can nonetheless occur, notably in cities.

Demonstrations can begin with little warning and should shortly flip violent. Stay away from massive crowds and observe the directions of native authorities.

Emergency providers

Medical providers have restricted skill to deal with common and emergency care. Review the Health part of the Travel Guidance on this web page for extra data.

Hospitals in Kathmandu are normally higher than in different areas, however they are often crowded, could lack some gear or medicines, and infrequently ask that you just pay earlier than therapy. Medical therapy of foreigners just isn’t paid for by the Government of Nepal.

Bring the medicines you want, get journey medical health insurance that covers medical evacuation, and perceive you may have to go to a different nation for critical therapy.

Natural disasters

Nepal commonly experiences earthquakes, floods, and landslides. Earthquakes can occur instantly with little warning, together with within the Kathmandu Valley.

During the monsoon season from June to September, heavy rain could cause flash floods and landslides. These can block roads, injury buildings, and make it exhausting to get assist in an emergency.

Review our data on Weather and Natural Disasters in Nepal.

Risks in particular areas

Level: 4 – Do not journey

Do not journey to the Rasuwagadhi-Timure-Syafrubesi space of Rasuwa district, together with the Nepal-China border crossing, as a consequence of harmful circumstances following the foremost flood on August 26, 2026.

The affected space contains communities alongside the Bhote Koshi, Trishuli, and Narayani rivers.

Stay away from riverbanks, low-lying areas, broken bridges, and unstable slopes. Follow evacuation orders and security directions from Nepali authorities. Do not enter the catastrophe space independently to seek for a lacking particular person. Do not journey to the catastrophe space for any purpose.

If you determine to journey to Nepal

• Enroll within the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)  to get vital updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency.
• Review the Country Security Report  for Nepal.
• Check native media for breaking information. Be ready to regulate your plans.
• Avoid demonstrations and crowds.
• Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) web site for the latest Travel Health Information for Nepal 
• Whether you’re a primary time or frequent traveler, use the International Travel Checklist .
• We extremely suggest that you just purchase journey insurance coverage earlier than you journey. Check along with your travel insurance provider  about evacuation help, medical insurance coverage, and journey cancelation protection.
• Make certain your insurance coverage contains medical evacuation protection.