Six Indian tourists rescued from Nepal national park after heavy snowfall
The group of six tourists was rescued by a private helicopter on Monday after being stranded in the Shey-Phoksundo National Park area.
Six Indian tourists, including two women and four men, were rescued by a private helicopter on Monday morning after being stranded by heavy snowfall in Nepal's Shey-Phoksundo National Park area, according to The Hindu.
The tourists had been out of contact since November 1. They were trapped at the Numla and Wagla passes while returning from Shey Phoksundo Lake following heavy snowfall on Saturday.
Binaya Singh, Police Inspector and spokesperson for the District Police Office in Dolpa, said the group is undergoing treatment at a government hospital in Dune, Dolpa district. The police stated their condition is out of danger.
The group had travelled to the Dho area in Shey Phoksundo Rural Municipality's Ward No. 8, located approximately 300 km northwest of Kathmandu. Dolpa Chief District Officer Junu Dhakal said the area was covered in heavy snow.
The tourists had ventured into the area despite warnings from local authorities and residents regarding unsafe travel conditions. Additionally, the OnlineKhabar news portal reported that the tourists travelled to Upper Dolpa without obtaining required administrative permits.
An army helicopter had attempted a rescue on Sunday, but the operation was suspended because it could not land due to bad weather conditions.