Archive · 2 Nov 2025
Bad Weather Strands Hundreds of Tourists in Nepal's Everest Region
Imagine a busy airport that's the only way to get to Mount Everest.
For three days in a row, it's been too foggy and rainy for planes to fly safely.
This means all the people who finished their hikes and wanted to go home are stuck in the towns nearby, like Lukla and Namche Bazaar.
All the hotels are full because so many people can't leave.
The weather experts say the rain and clouds might stick around for a few more days, so everyone is just waiting for a break in the weather so they can finally fly home.
Hundreds of tourists are stranded in Nepal's Everest region due to flight suspensions.
Flights to and from Lukla airport have been halted for three consecutive days because of bad weather.
Continuous rain, cloudy skies, and fog have created poor visibility, preventing any aircraft operations.
Hotels in Lukla and nearby Namche Bazaar are full as stranded tourists await flights.
Adverse weather, including heavy rain and snowfall, is expected to continue for at least a couple more days.
- Who
- Hundreds of tourists, approximately 1,500 booked with Tara Airlines
- What
- Stranded due to flight suspensions caused by adverse weather
- When
- As of November 2, flights suspended since Thursday.
- Where
- Lukla Airport (Tenzing-Hillary Airport), Everest Region, Nepal
- Why
- Continuous rain, cloudy skies, fog, and poor visibility preventing safe flight operations.
Weather Conditions
Impact on Tourism
Flight Operations
Weather Conditions
Continuous rain, cloudy skies, fog, and poor visibility have made flight operations impossible.
Impact on Tourism
Tourists booked with airlines like Tara Air are stranded, unable to return home.
Safety Concerns
Weather Conditions
Severe weather, including snow from a previous cyclone, led to a helicopter crash during a rescue mission.
Impact on Tourism
Authorities have halted trekking on many routes due to hazardous conditions, urging hikers to exercise caution.
- Location
- Lukla Airport (Tenzing-Hillary Airport), Everest Region, Nepal
- Duration of Flight Suspension
- Third straight day as of November 2
- Cause of Suspension
- Continuous rain, cloudy skies, fog, and poor visibility
- Stranded Tourists
- Hundreds, approximately 1,500 booked with Tara Airlines
- Impact
- Hotels in Lukla and Namche Bazaar are full; all flights suspended.
- Broader Weather Impact
- Trekking halted on several routes; helicopter crash during rescue attempt near Everest Base Camp on October 29.
