Nepal travel restrictions completely lifted
The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office has lifted a ban on all but essential travel to all parts of Nepal almost a year after it was hit by devastating earthquakes.
But it said some trails and trekking infrastructure, including in Manaslu and Langtang national parks, were damaged by the earthquake and advised travellers to check with their tour company before trekking in these areas.
Many adventure tour companies re-started their Nepal tours in the autumn when the FCO partially lifted its advice, but others were waiting for the restrictions to be completely lifted.
In its updated advice, the FCO says although some trails and trekking infrastructure were damaged by the earthquakes, some of these have now been rebuilt.
"Check with your tour company before trekking in these areas. Aftershocks, landslides and avalanches remain a risk, particularly in these areas. Main roads across Nepal are open, but road conditions are poor," it said.
"Nepal is in a major earthquake zone and remains at risk from further earthquakes, aftershocks, landslides and flooding across the country. You should familiarise yourself with safety procedures in the event of an earthquake."
Bev
Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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