New Delhi, Oct. 6 -- Over 350 hikers trapped in a blizzard-like condition on the Tibetan side of Mount Everest were guided to safety by rescuers when their campsites got covered in snow, Chinese state media reported on Sunday.

In total, more than 500 people were caught in the middle of a shocking spell of heavy snow and rainfall while travelling to the the Tingri region of Tibet, one of the most popular routes to climb Mount Everest.

According to a report by AP quoting state broadcaster CCTV, the 350 rescued hikers had reached a meeting point in Tingri. Another 200 people were reportedly still stranded in the dangerous conditions as of Sunday, with rescuers being with contact with them.

There were no immediate updates on the rescue eff...