1 Died, 5 Stranded While On Uttarakhand-Chitkul Trek, Rescue Operation Underway
The Uttarakhand Disaster Management authority confirmed a trekker's death, and five were stranded, including three porters in the Chitkul region, on September 4. The six people went for a trek from Khimloga Pass, when they went missing, following which the disaster management ordered a rescue operation. Notably, three porters, two trekkers are stuck and are likely to be rescued by the concerned official soon.
Tags: Uttarakhand, Trekking, Chitkul, Disaster Management, died
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Former Para Officer To Lead The Largest Team With Disabilities On Siachen trek
Former Para officer Major Vivek Jacob will lead a team of eight, consisting of ex-servicemen and civilians, to the highest battlefield, the Siachen Glacier. The trek is scheduled for May and it will be their first attempt, aiming to set a world record. The team will look forward to achieving the feat despite the disability.
Tags: Indian Army, Trekking, Disabilities, World Record
Courtesy: India Today
300+ Climbers Interested In Scaling Mt Everest Despite COVID Spread
Nepal’s Tourism Department has revealed that over 300 foreigners have shown their wish to climb Mount Everest, despite COVID-19 spread. Besides, the authorities have claimed trekkers have shown willingness for other mountains as one Japanese and four Canadians climbers are en route trekking to Mount Manaslu and Mount Nuptse base camps. However, the Nepalese authorities have mandated negative COVID-19 report and quarantine for trekker heading… read-more
Tags: mount everest, Nepal, Kathmandu, Trekking, Mount Manaslu, Mount Nuptse
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