Most of the dozens of Australians missing after the flash flood that struck the Himalayas on the border of Nepal and Tibet were pilgrims to a spiritually important mountain known as Kailash.

At least 98 people have been confirmed dead in Nepal and China, with fears for hundreds of people missing, including tourists from Australia, India and the UK.

Eight people have been confirmed dead, with fears for hundreds of people missing, including tourists from Australia, India and the UK.