Rasuwa, August 26, 2026 — The Nepal Tourism Board has identified 384 travellers, including 291 foreign nationals and 93 Nepali nationals, as missing following the flash flood in the Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa on Wednesday morning.
The preliminary list was compiled using information received from 10 tourism and travel agencies. The Tourism Board, Tourist Police and other tourism stakeholders are working to verify the whereabouts and safety of those listed in coordination with travel agencies, guides, local authorities and security agencies.
Of the 291 foreign nationals on the preliminary list, 105 are from India. Others include nationals of Australia, the Netherlands, the United States, Malaysia, the United Kingdom and South Africa. The nationalities of several other foreign travellers have not yet been established, while 37 people have been identified as non-resident Indians (NRIs).
The agency-wise records show 92 travellers associated with Trekkers Society, 71 with Samrat Tours & Travels, 55 with Leaf Holiday, 52 with Himalayan Glacier, 31 with Kailash Journey, 27 with Fishtail Tours & Travels, 20 with Alpine Eco Trek, 17 with Kathmandu Holiday Tours & Travels, 12 with Richa Tours & Travels and seven with Explore Vacation.
The Tourism Board stressed that the list remains preliminary and is subject to verification. It urged travellers and their families not to draw conclusions about anyone's safety or whereabouts until the verification process is completed.
