Georgia couple who survived Nepal flood shares their story
Summary
A couple from Suwanee, Georgia, survived a deadly flash flood in the Himalayas after taking a side trip away from their main group. The rest of the group, including families and guides, remain missing after the flood destroyed their hotel and surrounding area.Key Facts
- Mita and Hemant Parikh were on a spiritual pilgrimage to Mount Kailash in Tibet with 47 people.
- The pilgrimage is important in Hinduism and had been planned for 15 years by the couple.
- The couple took a side trip to Lhasa and Everest Base Camp, separating them from the main group.
- While they were away, a flash flood swept through the river valley where the main group was staying.
- None of the missing families or seven guides from the group have been found, alive or deceased.
- The flood destroyed the hotel where the group was staying, leaving no visible remains.
- The Parikhs only learned the flood was serious after receiving many calls and messages.
- The side trip likely saved the Parikhs’ lives by keeping them away from the flood area.
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