Intrepid Reflects on Recovery Efforts

On April 25, 2015, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook Nepal, changing the lives of millions in less than a minute.

The historic Gorkha Earthquake devastated the country. Although the area is the most earthquake-prone region on the planet, the intensity was the worst to hit Nepal since 1934. In total, 9,000 people died, 20,000 were injured, and 3.5 million people lost their homes (via CNA).

Today, Nepal stands as a “living case study in resilience,” Intrepid said in a press release. The tourism industry, which was heavily impacted by the earthquake 10 years ago, has seen a remarkable recovery. In 2024, tourism earnings hit a record high, which, according to The Kathmandu Post, “has…