The Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN) has deployed a four-member Executive Committee team to flood-affected areas to assess the situation of missing international visitors and tourism workers and support ongoing search and rescue efforts.
According to the latest government data cited by TAAN, around 645 international tourists, most of whom were reportedly traveling toward Kailash Mansarovar, are currently out of contact following the devastating floods in the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river corridors.
TAAN said it is closely monitoring the situation, collecting and sharing information, and coordinating with relevant government agencies and tourism stakeholders to identify, locate and rescue visitors and support-team members affected by the disaster.
TAAN Conducts Rapid Survey of Affected River Corridors
TAAN President Sagar Pandey conducted a rapid field survey on Wednesday of the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river corridors to assess the extent of the damage and determine the situation of tourists and tourism workers in the affected areas.
The survey covered key locations including Devighat, Trishuli, Betrabati, Syabrubesi and Timure/Rasuwagadhi.
The field assessment focused on gathering first-hand information about the impact of the floods, the condition of transportation routes and the whereabouts of visitors and support teams operating in the region.
Four-Member Team Deployed for Field Assessment
Following the initial assessment, TAAN deployed a four-member Executive Committee team to the affected areas on Thursday.
The field mission is being led by Ambir Bahadur Gurung, accompanied by Raju Gurung, Pabitra Tamang, and Hom Bahadur BK.
The team has been tasked with assessing the status of missing visitors and tourism workers and inspecting the condition of roads and trekking trails leading toward Langtang and Gosaikunda.
The team will also gather information from the affected areas and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to support search, rescue and information-sharing efforts.
TAAN Strengthens Coordination for Search and Rescue
TAAN said it is maintaining close communication with concerned stakeholders as efforts continue to locate visitors and support personnel who remain out of contact.
The association has emphasized the importance of reliable field-level information during the crisis and said its deployed team will provide updates from the affected areas.
The field mission is also expected to help identify the accessibility of major tourism routes and assess the condition of roads and trails that are important for rescue operations and the movement of visitors.
Contact Numbers for Updates on Missing Visitors
TAAN has requested individuals concerned about missing visitors or tourism support-team members to contact the field mission team directly for information and updates.
Field Mission Contacts:
- Ambir Bahadur Gurung: 9851106243
- Raju Gurung: 9841624665
- Pabitra Tamang: 9865991526
- Hom Bahadur BK: 9851268523
TAAN said it will continue monitoring developments and working with government authorities, tourism organizations and other stakeholders to support the identification, search and rescue of those affected by the floods.
The association’s field deployment comes amid growing concern over the impact of the disaster on tourists, guides, porters and other tourism workers in the northern trekking and pilgrimage corridors of Nepal.
