Kathmandu, Sept 6: The United States has updated its travel advisory for Nepal, urging tourists and US citizens to exercise increased caution while travelling in the country.
In its latest advisory issued on September 4, 2026, the US Department of State placed Nepal under Level 2, Exercise Increased Caution, while parts of Rasuwa district have been classified under Level 4, Do Not Travel.
The US government has specifically advised against travel to the Rasuwagadhi, Timure and Syafrubesi areas and the Nepal-China border crossing, citing extensive damage caused by floods and landslides. Transport and communication services have been disrupted, while search, rescue and recovery operations are still underway, leaving the areas highly risky.
The advisory also warns of the possibility of further floods and landslides. Settlements along the Bhotekoshi, Trishuli and Narayani rivers are among the affected areas. Travellers have been urged to stay away from riverbanks, low-lying areas, damaged bridges and unstable slopes.
US citizens have also been advised to follow evacuation, displacement and security instructions issued by Nepali authorities. The US government has specifically warned people not to enter disaster-affected areas on their own to search for missing relatives or others.
The advisory notes that Nepal remains vulnerable to earthquakes, floods and landslides. Earthquakes can strike suddenly without warning, including in the Kathmandu Valley.
During the monsoon season, particularly from June to September, heavy rainfall can trigger flash floods and landslides, blocking roads, damaging buildings and infrastructure, and making emergency rescue and assistance difficult.
The advisory also notes that Nepal’s healthcare and emergency medical services have limited capacity. Hospitals in Kathmandu generally offer better services than those elsewhere, but they may be overcrowded, lack essential equipment or medicines, and require payment before treatment.
The US government does not cover medical expenses for its citizens abroad. Americans travelling to Nepal have therefore been advised to carry necessary medicines and obtain travel health insurance.
US citizens who decide to travel to Nepal have been urged to monitor local media for updates and disaster-related information and to adjust their travel plans when necessary.
People’s News Monitoring Service
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