Flash floods were caused by collapsing ice and rocks along the Nepal‑China border.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis held a video conference with the rescued tourists.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar supported the rescue operation.
Travelers returned via New Delhi, Patna, and a train to Nagpur, while some used alternative mountain routes.
The State Disaster Management Authority set up a round‑the‑clock war room in Mumbai and a toll‑free helpline for families.
The state government, with assistance from national leaders, organized bus, train and air transport to bring them back to India.
A 24‑hour disaster‑management centre and a helpline (1070) are monitoring the remaining travelers, with about 84 still on the way.
Officials continue to coordinate with Nepalese authorities to ensure the safe return of all citizens.
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