Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Heavy Snow Halts Trekking in Nepal's Mustang
In Nepal, there's a place called Mustang where people love to go trekking.
But right now, it's too dangerous because of heavy snow.
The government has closed five trekking routes that go through very high mountains.
These routes are usually popular, but the snow has made them too risky.
Some of these routes are as high as 6,000 meters above sea level.
The snow is so deep in some places that it's up to four feet high.
The government is warning people not to go trekking there right now because if someone gets stuck, it would be very hard to rescue them.
They're also asking people to check the weather before they plan any trips.
One of the main places people visit in Mustang is a temple called Muktinath.
The snow is making it hard for people to visit there right now.
Heavy snowfall in Mustang, Nepal, has led to the suspension of trekking on five high-altitude routes.
Affected routes include Saribung Pass, Meso Kundo Pass, Thorong La Pass, Yakkhark route, and Dhaulagiri trekking route’s Dhamphus Peak section.
These routes are known for their extreme elevations and high risk during snowfall.
Snow accumulation of up to four feet has been reported, making rescue operations difficult.
Authorities have advised trekkers to avoid these routes and check weather forecasts before planning trips.
- Who
- Trekkers and tourists in Mustang, Nepal
- What
- Suspension of trekking on five high-altitude routes due to heavy snowfall
- When
- Current situation, with no specific end date mentioned
- Where
- Mustang district, Nepal, including routes connecting to Manang, Dolpa, and Myagdi
- Why
- Heavy snowfall has made the routes extremely dangerous and risky
- Location
- Mustang, Nepal
- Affected Routes
- Saribung Pass, Meso Kundo Pass, Thorong La Pass, Yakkhark route, Dhaulagiri trekking route’s Dhamphus Peak section
- Elevations
- Yakkhark: 5,800m, Thorong La Pass: 5,400m, Saribung Pass: 6,000m, Dhamphus Peak: 5,100m
- Snow Accumulation
- Up to four feet in some areas
- Reason for Closure
- Heavy snowfall and dangerous conditions
- Popular Attraction
- Muktinath Temple
- Warning Source
- District Administration Office and Department of Hydrology and Meteorology