Protests

Protests are taking place in Kathmandu and incidentselsewhere ofacross violencethe thatcountry. There have ledbeen toviolent aclashes, numberwith oflethal deathsforce andused injuriesby havethe takenpolice. placeThis inhas Kathmanduled andto elsewherea acrossnumber theof countrydeaths sinceand 8injuries. September. Curfews have been introduced in several cities, including Kathmandu and Pokhara. Avoid protests, check local media for updates, and follow thedirection directions of the authorities. See ‘civil disorder’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page.

Kathmandu airport re-openedhas onalso 10been Septemberdisrupted, butimpacting thedomestic resumption of flights may take time. Continued delays and disruptioninternational areflights. possible. Contact your airline, hotel and tour operator for up-to-date information andbefore totravel. confirmTourists anyshould flightbe arrangementsable orto logisticsmove toaround getand travel to theand airportfrom beforeairports youwith attemptproof toof travel.travel plans.

While the social media ban has been lifted, expect continued disruption to services, including internet and mobile data.services.

Read the FCDO’s advice on if you’re affected by a crisis abroad.