Sandesh Kaji Shrestha is in Kathmandu and has been volunteering in the rescue effort. He told the BBC: "Kathmandu has been very badly affected by the earthquake. Some areas are completely destroyed.
"I am in the Thamel area and the Hotel Budget has been completely demolished with more than 50 guests inside. I have been helping to pull people and bodies out of the rubble, along with my friend.