Kangra Bans Trekking Above 3000m For Safety Reasons & Unpredictable Weather; Check New Rules

The Kangra District Disaster Management Authority in Himachal Pradesh has imposed a complete ban on all trekking activities above 3000 metres. The decision has been taken to ensure the safety of tourists who frequently visit the district for trekking. Here’s everything you need to know about this latest development. 

Kangra Announces High Altitude Trekking Ban

According to a report by The Hindu, all trekking above 3000 metres has been restricted by the Kangra district administration in Himachal Pradesh. The move comes in view of tourist safety, sudden weather changes, and difficult trekking routes. The orders were issued by Kangra Deputy Commissioner Hemraj Bairwa on Tuesday. Special instructions have also been issued for trekking activities in the region. 

Prior permission from the office of the Superintendent of Police, Kangra, has been made mandatory for trekking on the Kareri, Triund, and Adi Himani Chamunda routes. These rules mainly apply to trekkers and trekking groups. Agencies involved in disaster management, such as the National and State Disaster Response Forces, the Mountaineering Centre in McLeodganj, and police search and rescue teams, will remain exempt from these instructions.

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Weather Warnings Will Cancel Trekking Permissions

As per a report by The Hindu, authorities have also stated that permissions granted for trekking routes will be automatically cancelled if weather warnings are issued. These include alerts for heavy rainfall, snowfall, or other extreme weather conditions by the Meteorological Department in Shimla.

The ban on trekking above 3000 metres was definitely needed. Unpredictable weather and challenging mountain terrain can pose serious risks, especially during the winter season. High-altitude trekking is no doubt a great experience. But it also comes with risks. Safety should always come first. 

Just last week, four trekkers from Delhi lost their way while heading towards Triund. They were later safely rescued by the police after being spotted near the Dhauladhar mountain range in Dharamshala.

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