Over 300 foreign tourists stopped in Everest !

Kathmandu. More than 300 tourists departing on foot have been stopped in the Everest region. In Lukla Bazaar, only 119 foreign tourists were stopped.

Travelers were stopped after transport, hotel and all other services were closed due to sudden Nepal lockdown. Khumbu Pasangalamu Village Ward no. According to 2 Chairman Angfurwa Sherpa, 119 foreign tourists have been stopped at Lukla. Sherpa said they are waiting for a safe return.

It has been said that around 200 tourists were stopped at various places over Lukla. Chairman of the ward Sher Sherpa said that the collecting of sureties for the tourists in the Khumbu area is being done. With the mountaineering season, thousands of tourists are heading for the Everest Base Camp, but this area is often deserted due to the outbreak of the global epidemic.

We make arrangements to stay out of the tourist's money: Ward Chairman Sherpa

As the Nepal government announced a nationwide lockdown, tourists from different countries visiting the Everest region will be able to pay for their food and make arrangements to stay, said Chairman of the Office Angfurwa Sherpa.

"Due to the lockdown, the tourists have to stay in Kathmandu wherever they are rescued, so some tourists are staying calm," said Sharpa, adding, "We are monitoring the health condition of the tourists in Lukla Bazaar every day. We have established HealthDeX, we are checking in there. '

In the Everest region, Khumbu Pasangalhamu Municipality charges Rs. Sherpa said that the villagers have already informed the Ministry of Tourism and the Home Ministry to rescue the stranded tourists.