Six Indian tourists have gone missing during a trek to Shey-Phoksundo Lake, the deepest lake in Nepal, after heavy snowfall in the area, officials confirmed.
The Indian tourists, who include two women and four men, are confirmed to have gone missing while travelling from Ward Nos. They were last reported missing in the Numla Pass and Bagla Pass areas between Ward Nos. Further adding, “Authorities have requested the concerned agency to arrange a helicopter for search and rescue operations. Search and rescue efforts have been hampered by heavy snowfall and adverse weather conditions in the high Himalayan region. The absence of mobile phone connectivity in the area and thick snow have made it difficult to determine the tourists’ whereabouts and condition. A team of the Nepal Army has also been deployed to locate the tourists and assist in their rescue.
4 and 8 of Dolpo Buddha Rural Municipality towards Shey-Phoksundo Lake. 4 and 8 of Shey-Phoksundo Rural Municipality.
Dolpa Deputy Superintendent of Police Anil Raj Giri said, “Six Indian tourists remain out of contact, according to the latest information.
