Efforts on to rescue six Indian tourists stranded in Dolpa
Summary
Heavy snowfall has stranded six Indian tourists at Danigadh in Dolpa, prompting rescue efforts using a Nepali Army helicopter. Authorities say the group visited Shey Phoksundo Lake despite trekking restrictions and currently cannot be contacted by phone due to no mobile network in the area.
Key Points
- Authorities have launched rescue efforts for six Indian tourists trapped at Danigadh in Dolpa after heavy snowfall.
- The tourists were stranded while returning from Shey Phoksundo Lake in Shey Phoksundo Rural Municipality-8.
- A Nepali Army helicopter has been mobilized, but phone contact is not possible because there is no mobile network in the area.
- Officials urged caution amid adverse weather and said trekkers had been restricted since October 29.
