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19 Trekkers Rescued from Kalindi Khal Trek Amidst Challenging Weather
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News18•29-09-2026, 10:15
19 Trekkers Rescued from Kalindi Khal Trek Amidst Challenging Weather
- •All 19 trekkers stranded on the Kalindi Khal trek in Uttarkashi were safely rescued by SDRF teams.
- •The rescue operation, led by SDRF Commandant Arpan Yaduvanshi, successfully brought all trekkers to Harsil despite continuous rain and snowfall.
- •Helicopter rescue operations resumed for a second day under District Magistrate Prashant Arya's direction.
- •Additional District Magistrate Mukta Mishra coordinated evacuation efforts at the Harsil helipad.
- •Separately, 1,500 pilgrims stranded near Chirbasa on the Kedarnath route due to a landslide were also safely rescued by joint SDRF, NDRF, and DDRF teams.
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All 19 trekkers stranded on the Kalindi Khal trek in Uttarkashi district were safely rescued on Tuesday by SDRF teams despite challenging weather conditions and difficult terrain, and brought to Harsil.
The rescue operation was conducted under the direction of SDRF Commandant Arpan Yaduvanshi, with specialized high-altitude teams carrying out reconnaissance and safe evacuation.
Around 1,500 pilgrims stranded near Chirbasa due to a landslide were safely rescued by joint teams of the SDRF, NDRF, and DDRF, and escorted to Gaurikund.
