KATHMANDU, APRIL 21
Two French tourists suffering from altitude sickness during their return from a trek to the Kanchenjunga Base Camp have been airlifted to Kathmandu.
The tourists had departed for the base camp on Wednesday and were staying at a guesthouse in Ghunsa, Phaktanglung Rural Municipality-6, after completing their trek.
Upon receiving information about their condition, the Area Police Office in Ghunsa dispatched a rescue team.
According to the District Police Office, Taplejung, both tourists were airlifted to Kathmandu this afternoon by a Manang Air helicopter.
