Trail Alert · Monsoon Update

Kimrong Khola Bridge Swept Away: What It Means for Your Annapurna Base Camp Trek Right Now

Published July 13, 2026 · Discover Parbat Field Update

Kimrong Khola in flood, near the site of the collapsed suspension bridge

If you're trekking toward Annapurna Base Camp from the Poon Hill side this season, there's a trail change you need to know about before you set out. Yesterday's flooding on the Kimrong Khola swept away the suspension bridge that carried trekkers between Chuile and Ghurjung Khola — a key link on the direct route from Tadapani to Chhomrong. That section of trail is closed for now.

Here's a full breakdown of what's happened, what's still open, and how to keep moving toward ABC without losing your trek.

The Kimrong Khola Bridge Is Down

The suspension bridge crossing the Kimrong Khola between Chuile and Ghurjung Khola gave way in yesterday's flood. This bridge sat on the direct Tadapani–Chhomrong trail, the main route trekkers use to continue toward ABC after coming up from the Poon Hill side. With the bridge gone, that direct trail is currently impassable and closed to trekkers.

The crossing between Chuile and Ghurjung Khola, now without a bridge

The Alternative Route to Chhomrong

Trekkers heading to ABC are being rerouted around the damaged crossing. Instead of the direct Tadapani–Chhomrong trail, the working alternative is:

Ghandruk → Samrung → cross the Kimrong Khola on the bridge there → Jhinu Danda → Chhomrong

It's a longer walk than the direct trail, and it adds time to your day, so guides are building extra hours into itineraries that pass through this section. If you're on a self-guided trek, plan for a longer day and confirm the route with teahouse owners in Ghandruk before you set off, since conditions on smaller trails can shift quickly during monsoon.

Ghandruk & Samrung Road: Damaged, Then Reconstructed

The same spell of flooding hit the Modi River as well, and the surge swept away a section of the road leading to Ghandruk and Samrung — the road most trekkers use to reach the trailhead for ABC from this side. The good news: that stretch has since been rebuilt, and vehicles are running on it again. If you were worried about getting to the trailhead at all, that part of the journey is back on track.

Vehicles are moving again on the repaired Ghandruk – Samrung road

Landslide at Banthanti

Separately, a landslide struck Banthanti, on the trail between Ghorepani and Tadapani, damaging a couple of teahouses in the area. If your route runs through Ghorepani toward Tadapani, check current conditions at Banthanti before you arrive, and have a backup teahouse in mind for the night in case accommodation there is limited while repairs continue.

Our Advice for Trekkers Right Now

• If you're routing from Tadapani toward Chhomrong, plan on the Ghandruk – Samrung – Jhinu Danda alternative and budget extra hours for the day.
• Road access to the Ghandruk/Samrung trailhead is open again, so vehicle transfers to the start of the trek are running normally.
• If your itinerary passes through Banthanti between Ghorepani and Tadapani, confirm teahouse availability ahead of time.
• Monsoon trail conditions in Nepal can change day to day. Bridges, landslide zones, and road sections are actively being monitored and repaired, so always get a same-day check from your guide or local teahouses rather than relying on older trip reports.

We'll keep this page updated as conditions on the ground change. If you're planning a trek toward ABC or the Kokhe Danda side in the coming weeks, reach out to us directly and we'll walk you through the current route before you book anything.