Rasuwa, October 16
Residents have repaired flood-damaged sections of the Langtang trekking route through voluntary efforts.
Residents of Gosainkunda Rural Municipality-4 in Langtang volunteered to repair landslide-affected sections above Paljor and below Rimiche.
According to Dindup Tamang, ward chair of Gosainkunda-4, locals directly participated in repairing the sections most severely damaged by landslides.
The devastating floods of August 26 completely destroyed Syafru Bazaar, the main gateway to Langtang, and swept away the bridge connecting to Syafru.
Following the destruction of the gateway and bridge, an alternative trekking route has been opened for tourists and residents, Tamang said.
The rural municipality said movement in the area had become safer following maintenance of the trekking route.
Under the newly established alternative route, it takes two days to reach Langtang from the district headquarters, Dhunche, via Thulo Bharkhu, Sano Bharkhu, Brabal, Thulo Syafru, Pahiro, Bambo, Rimiche and Lama Hotel.
