The devastating natural disaster on the Nepal-Tibet border has sparked alarm and memories among those who recently traveled the same trails. On social media, bloggers, pilgrims, and travelers are sharing emotional reactions. Kursiv LifeStyle reports on how people are responding to the tragedy... as reported by infohub.kz.
On August 26, a glacial collapse and subsequent massive flooding in Nepal claimed hundreds of lives. The region, where thousands of pilgrims journey each year for spiritual seeking and reflection, was turned into a disaster zone in an instant.
Kazakh actress Fariza Eskermes completed a kora around Mount Kailash in Tibet (a sacred pilgrimage route) about a month ago and admitted she saw an avalanche there, acutely feeling helplessness before the forces of nature.
"In the mountains, you never know what awaits you, how nature will behave. May God give strength to the relatives who lost their loved ones in Nepal and Tibet," she wrote on Instagram.
A user named Yulia shared footage taken just hours before the tragedy. According to her, their group crossed the very bridge that is now circulating online in the evening. By morning, it was gone.
"Like all those who helped us get to Rasuwagadhi and cross the border. May your path be bright," she added.
Another pilgrim, Svetlana Filippova, who narrowly missed the disaster, said their group crossed the checkpoint 16 hours before the flood.
"I just learned that many of our helpers, porters, and guides have died. They did their work with such sincerity, with so much care, warmth, and love," she said.
Nargiz Magayeva, founder and creative director of the agency Faenomen, was at the Nepal-Tibet border three months ago. According to her, there are always many people there, and in case of emergency, there is nowhere to run, as mountains surround you.
"Along this road are small villages. A little boy named Sandu lived there. I pray he is safe," Magayeva shared.
A separate topic of discussion was the stories of those whose plans were suddenly disrupted. Blogger Ekaterina Pushkina said that due to health issues, she couldn't go to Kailash this year and was upset about it until she learned of the disaster.
"That moment when you realize everything happens for a reason and at the right time. To say I'm speechless is an understatement," she remarked.
For most travelers, these places were a point of attraction, spiritual quest, and personal transformation. In the comments under posts, users reflect on the fragility of human life, the power of nature, and express condolences to the families of the deceased guides and locals.
Earlier, Kursiv LifeStyle reported that hundreds of tourists are missing after the devastating flood in Nepal on the border with China. According to Nepalese authorities, more than 160 people have died, and hundreds are missing.