A BRITISH tourist is thought to have died after falling off a cliff while trekking in India.
The 27-year-old was walking with a friend in the Dhauladhar mountains near the Himalayas, when he plunged to his death.
The Dhauladhar Mountain range[/caption]
It’s thought they were unaware of a local ban on high-altitude trekking in the winter seasons, cops said.
On February 14, the pair embarked on the trek from Dharamkot to the snowline via Triund in Dharamshala.
The Brit is believed to have slipped during their descent from Triund, seriously injuring himself.
The tourist “suffered an accident and sustained rib injuries,” Indian police said.
His pal went back down to get help from cops and locals, with a team of rescuers immediately dispatched, local media claims.
A rescue team, consisting of the fire department, police, and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), arrived at the scene late at night.
Despite their efforts, the Brit succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on Monday.
An official stated the tourist “was rescued but passed away from his wounds.”
The Brit’s body was taken to a hospital in Dharamshala for medical examination.
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