The Nepal government has urged trekkers traveling to high Himalayan and hilly regions to check weather forecasts issued by the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology before beginning their journey. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority requested travelers to stay informed about alerts, take proper precautions, be aware of altitude sickness risks, and avoid trekking alone. If altitude sickness occurs, trekkers are advised to stop climbing and descend immediately for treatment.

Recently, altitude sickness caused the deaths of four individuals in Manang and Kaski on Kartik 8 and 9. A Spanish national was also airlifted to Kathmandu for treatment. The Authority expressed condolences to the families of the victims and wished for the speedy recovery of those affected.

According to weather forecasts, light to moderate rainfall and snowfall are expected in high hilly and Himalayan areas of several provinces on Kartik 10 and 11. Two low-pressure systems formed in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea may bring rain and snowfall in Nepal from Tuesday to Friday, with detailed forecasts to follow soon.

Following the Tihar festival, internal tourism has surged across popular mountainous destinations. Mustang and the Annapurna Base Camp area are currently experiencing a high influx of visitors, with hotels and homestays fully booked. The sudden rush has created management challenges for local authorities and hospitality providers.

Not only Mustang, but Kanchanjungha, Makalu, Everest and Gokyo Lake, Gaurishankar and Tsho Rolpa, Langtang and Gosainkunda, Manaslu, Manang and Tilicho, Annapurna region, Shey-Phoksundo, Rara, and Api Saipal regions are seeing heavy tourist flow. Pokhara’s tourism sector has also revived with increasing domestic and international visitors, supported by favorable weather and long festival holidays.

The government continues to emphasize preparedness and caution to ensure safe trekking experiences during the busy tourism season.