Dehradun, Nov. 2 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Uttarkashi, 31 Oct: The rescue operation to evacuate trekkers and support staff stranded on the Kedartal trek has been intensified on the directions of District Magistrate Prashant Arya. A total of 13 people, comprising 7 trekkers and 6 support staff, had set out from Gangotri for the Kedartal trek on 27 October. Their return was scheduled for 29 October, but they were unable to return on time after the route was blocked due to adverse weather conditions, glacier movement and snowfall.

The stranded group established contact through a trekking agency yesterday and informed authorities that they were safe near Kachchi Dhang, while also seeking assistance. Following the information, the trekking agen...