One month after deadly Nepal flood, Georgia couple grapples with why they made it home

September 22, 2026 / 6:30 PM EDT / CBS Atlanta

One month after deadly Nepal flood, Georgia couple grapples with why they made it home

TL;DR

  • Mita and Hemant Parikh survived a catastrophic flash flood in the Himalayas that devastated their pilgrimage group.
  • The couple took an unplanned side trip to Lhasa and Everest Base Camp, separating them from the main group.
  • The flash flood destroyed the hotel where the rest of the group was staying; none have been found alive or deceased.
  • Seven guides are also missing and unaccounted for.
  • The Parikhs returned home to Georgia one month later, grappling with survivor's guilt and the question of why they were spared.