British Tourist Dies After Fall During Himalayan Winter Trek

The 27-year-old man succumbed to injuries sustained on a banned high-altitude trail in Himachal Pradesh, India.

The victim, trekking with another British tourist, fell during a descent near the village of Thathri in the Dhauladhar mountains on Sunday evening.
Rescue efforts by the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Response Force took nearly 20 hours due to extremely rugged terrain and winter conditions.
The injured man was transported to a hospital in Dharamshala but was pronounced dead upon arrival; his companion was unharmed.
Authorities stated the tourists were unaware of a local ban on high-altitude trekking during the winter season, which increases risks significantly.
The UK Foreign Office confirmed the death and is providing support to the victim's family while liaising with Indian authorities.