Our heavy rain update from 25 September.
Last updated: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 (Ashoj 13, 2083). Road conditions can change quickly, so check before you set out.
After four days of almost non-stop rain, the roads out of Kathmandu are finally moving again. The rain stopped on Sunday, road crews worked through Monday to clear landslides and rebuild washed-out diversions, and some vehicles were already getting through on Monday afternoon. From today, traffic is running on all the main routes in and out of the valley, although there are still restrictions you need to know about.
Which Roads Are Open Today
According to The Kathmandu Post's report on the reopening, the Department of Roads says the Prithvi Highway, BP Highway, Kanti Lokpath, Tribhuvan Rajpath, Araniko Highway and the Balkhu–Kulekhani–Bhimphedi–Hetauda road are all open. Most stretches are carrying traffic both ways, but a few damaged points are still one-way.
Route | Status today | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
Prithvi Highway (Kathmandu–Mugling) | Open | Krishnabhir in Dhading may still be one-way, and landslides have been cleared at Chalise and Bangemod near Gajuri. Expect slow movement and short waits. |
BP Highway (Sindhuli road) | Open, small vehicles only for now | Hiace vans, cars and jeeps are running. Buses, minibuses and six-wheel trucks have to wait a few more hours. |
Kanti Lokpath | Open | Drive carefully on recently cleared sections. |
Tribhuvan Rajpath (via Daman) | Open | The fixed time windows from the weekend were meant for the heavy-rain period. Check whether any limits are still in place. |
Araniko Highway | Open | Some sections may be one-way. |
The Sindhuli Road Is Back, but Not for Everyone Yet
The BP Highway had been closed since Ashoj 9, after the Roshi river washed away the temporary diversions at several points in Kavre. Crews rebuilt those diversions, and the road reopened this morning. For now, only small vehicles such as Hiace vans, cars and jeeps are allowed through. The Road Division Office in Bhaktapur says all types of vehicles should be able to use the road once conditions allow, but buses, minibuses and six-wheel trucks have been told to wait a few more hours.
If you are travelling to Janakpur, Bardibas, Sindhuli or anywhere else in the eastern Tarai by bus, check with your operator before you leave home. Your bus may be diverted, or it may leave later than planned.
No Night Travel for Now
The roads are open, but authorities are still cautious. Vehicles are only being allowed to set off during the day, roughly until 2 or 3pm, and night travel is not permitted on risky stretches while the slopes settle. In practice, that means:
- Plan to leave early. A morning departure gives you the best chance of reaching your destination before the cut-off.
- Don't expect night buses on the affected routes for the next few days.
- Build in extra time. One-way sections at places like Krishnabhir can mean long queues, especially as Dashain traffic picks up.
Some Roads Are Still Blocked Outside the Valley
The routes out of Kathmandu may be open, but the rest of the country hasn't fully recovered. According to Nepal Police, 18 road sections across Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini and Karnali provinces were still blocked on Tuesday morning. The Prithvi Highway at Ghasikuwa in Tanahun was also reported blocked by a landslide, so check its status before heading on to Pokhara.
Sunday's floods also washed away the approach roads to bridges linking Lamjung and Manang, Parbat and Baglung, and Myagdi and Mustang. The Department of Roads says it aims to reconnect these districts within a few days.
What This Means for Dashain Travel
The good news is that the weather is clearing. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology says there are no immediate signs of significant rainfall. The Department of Transport Management expects to open Dashain advance bookings for public vehicles within a week, after holding back because of the flood damage. The transport federation has also asked operators to keep fares at existing rates during the festival.
Around 2 million people leave the Kathmandu Valley every Dashain, and the Nagdhunga–Mugling road alone can see traffic more than triple during the festival. With parts of these highways still fragile, it pays to plan early, travel in daylight and keep your schedule flexible.
Before You Travel
- Call the Traffic Police on 103 for the latest road status on the morning you travel.
- Travel during the day and avoid leaving late in the afternoon.
- Carry water, snacks and a charged phone in case of delays at one-way sections.
- Confirm with your operator if you are travelling by bus on the BP Highway, since bigger vehicles are only now being allowed back.
A Note from GoMyGo
We're relieved to see the roads moving again after a difficult few days, and grateful to the road crews and security personnel who worked to restore connectivity across affected routes.
If the closures affected a journey you booked with us, our support team is available on WhatsApp at +977-9704666777 to help you with the next steps.
You can also explore available routes, check live seat availability, and plan your next journey through the GoMyGo website or download the GoMyGo App for a faster booking experience.
Final Words
The highways are open, but they are not back to normal yet. Leave early, expect a few slow patches, and keep checking before you travel. With Dashain just around the corner, a little patience on the road now is the best way to make sure everyone gets home safely.
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