Trekkers escape a heavy blizzard generate by the tail end of Cyclone Hudhud.

Unseasonal blizzard and avalanche triggered by the remnants of Cyclone Hudhud has taken the life of at least 17 hikers, leaving over 100 trekkers still stranded in the Himalaya range of Central Nepal. Especially, the groups trekking the Annapurna Circuit and Dhaulagiri have been highly affected by the snowstorm. Rescue operations are effectively underway as the cyclone has now headed towards China, leaving the land of Nepal. However, the groups heading the Annapurna pass, guided by the leaders and guides of Adventure Mountain Treks and Expedition are reported to be safe. According to the recent communication with one of the guides, the trekkers heading towards the pass were immediately brought down as soon as they got the news about the weather, but it was a close call. This is one of the best decisions anyone could have made, rather than risking the lives in such a situation. This role played by the leaders in an attempt to keep the guests safe from the possible hazard is highly appreciated. Despite this blizzard in the Annapurna region, the Everest Base Camp (roughly 200miles from Annapurna circuit) and the Annapurna Base Camp, in the Annapurna region itself, remain unaffected by the extreme weather condition. Hudhud has now headed towards the north in China. The routes are still safe and pose no threat to the lives of the trekkers. Therefore, hikers continuing towards these two destinations can still continue their trek. For those, who have fixed their departure date in the near future to these destinations needn’t cancel their trip as both, the weather and the trail are still very much supportive in these areas of Nepal. From Wednesday, the weather seems quite promising, which has brought the lost smile, hope and enthusiasm back in the trekkers’ life.