When Trek Turns Tragic: Travel Agents Cash In On Lure Of Scenic Mountain Spaces. But Is Safety At Stake?

As travel agents promise adventure enthusiasts some of the most glorious mountain experiences at cheap costs, veterans say it’s not an activity you can undertake without prep.

120 Trekkers stranded at Hampta Pass amid torrential rain without camps and trek leaders: another Shashtra Tal Lake Tragedy averted

Source : Special Arrangements

On a pitch-black night last month, nearly 100 trekkers, mostly amateurs, found themselves stranded on one of the most dangerous Himalayan trails amid torrential rain and hail. The trekkers’ wish for an adventurous journey to the scenic Hampta Pass in Himachal’s Kullu Valley turned into a nightmare on June 17 when their trek leaders allegedly ran away, leaving them without food, sleeping bags, tents, or an escape route.   “Two girls developed hypothermia, and one girl