'Sharadprate of Ashwin..'. Pooja is knocking on the door. And who has done the monotonous routine on this festival day? The mind is restless, the Bengali will again step towards the unknown. But those whose destination is Nepal this time, the recent natural calamities have enough worries on their foreheads. Some areas of the neighboring states have been destroyed by the Harpa people. However, the tourism community did not lose hope. Nepal overcomes the cloud of apprehension but is still fully prepared to welcome tourists. Forgetting the wounds of disaster, this beautiful country living in the lap of Himalayas is getting its wings again.
There is no question of canceling the trip
Recently, after seeing the pictures of Banvasi Nepal, many people have questions about the safety of travel. However, Nepal's Tourism Minister Khadak Raj Paudel himself gave a word of assurance. His plea to tourists, don't cancel the tour. Disaster is not a picture of the whole country. Many tourist centers and trekking routes in Nepal are still quite safe and operational. Nepal Tourism Board's appeal to the world's tourists to stand by Harpa Bane-ravaged Nepal, 'Nepal is not closed…Nepal is calling'.
If planning to travel to Nepal during the Puja holidays, it is wise to know which roads are open and where the red lights are.
Visit Pokhara
The serene lake town of Pokhara in the lap of the Himalayas is now all set for tourists. From paragliding to bungee jumping—all kinds of adventure sports are running naturally. Visitors can travel safely here. Muktinath and historical pilgrimage Janakpuri can be visited simultaneously. The movement of tourists and pilgrims to Muktinath and Janakpuri in the Mustang region is completely normal.
What did Kathmandu do wrong?
The capital Kathmandu is also open. However, it is important to be a little careful when traveling by road. According to local tour operators, it is advised to use the Hetouda Highway for the time being due to damage to the main road. Road conditions change rapidly, so it is essential to know the latest traffic updates before travelling.
Which region of Nepal to avoid?
However, it is better to avoid certain areas during the Puja trip. The Langtang region is severely affected by Glacial Melt Lake Outburst (GLOF). As a result, popular trekking routes like Langtang Valley, Gosaikunda, Tamang Heritage Trail, Helambu Circuit and Ruby Valley have been temporarily closed. Sab Rubesi and Pasang Lamu highways were damaged. Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Rasuagari is also closed for the time being. The administration also advises avoiding travel to low-lying areas like Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha and Chitwan.
A new dawn is breaking through the clouds of disaster. If proper planning and precautions are followed, traveling to Nepal this Durga Puja can be enjoyable and safe.