One Month After Nepal Flood, Georgia Couple Questions Why They Survived

A Georgia couple reflects on their survival after a deadly flood in Nepal, leaving friends behind. Their journey to Mount Kailash turned tragic.

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September 23, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Suwanee, Georgia — A Georgia couple is still coming to terms with the trauma of surviving a deadly flash flood in Nepal, while the group they traveled with did not. The incident occurred one month ago during a spiritual pilgrimage to Mount Kailash, one of Hinduism’s most sacred sites.

The Parikhs, Mita and Hemant, had planned a 15-year journey to the remote Himalayan peak as part of a group of 47 travelers from around the world. Among them were families from the U.S., Australia, and other countries, including a mother-daughter pair and several children. The group had formed close bonds through shared experiences before the trip.

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During the journey, the couple decided to take an unexpected detour to Lhasa and Everest Base Camp, a choice that ultimately separated them from the rest of the group. While they were away, a sudden flash flood swept through the river valley where the others were staying. When they returned, they discovered that the hotel where their fellow travelers had been was completely destroyed, and no one had survived.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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