Nepali Army rescues stranded tourists from snow-hit Mustang region
Summary
Fifteen trekkers, including three British nationals, were rescued by the Nepali Army and other teams from the snow-hit Mustang region after being stranded due to heavy snowfall.
Key Points
- Fifteen trekkers, including three British nationals, were stranded in the snow-affected Hidden Valley area of Mustang.
- They were trapped along the Dhaulagiri Circuit Trail at around 4,900 metres altitude.
- A joint rescue operation involving the Nepali Army, Armed Police Force, Nepal Police, and local guides was conducted.
- The tourists were safely brought down to Yak Kharka and are being escorted to Jomsom.
