8 trekkers and porters were evacuated by helicopter from the Kalindi Pass area of Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, according to information shared by the District Emergency Operations Centre, Uttarkashi. All 8 were brought to Harsil Helipad, and the rescue operation in that area has been completed.
The update provides a confirmed status for the Kalindi Pass response. It does not provide further details about the separate Jogin-1 reference included in the available information.
Kalindi Pass evacuation completed
The group comprised trekkers and porters who were safely taken out of the area by helicopter. Their evacuation ended at Harsil Helipad, which was identified as the destination for the rescued group.
The available update does not include information about injuries, medical treatment, weather conditions or the circumstances that led to the rescue operation. It also does not state whether any additional people remain in the Kalindi Pass area.
What the official update confirms
The Uttarkashi authorities’ information establishes 3 key points:
- 8 trekkers and porters were evacuated.
- Helicopters were used for the operation.
- The group was taken to Harsil Helipad, and the Kalindi Pass rescue was completed.
No further verified details are available in the update about the wider rescue activity. The information was published on 29 September 2026.
Conclusion
The confirmed takeaway is that 8 trekkers and porters were safely evacuated from Kalindi Pass and the operation there was completed after their arrival at Harsil Helipad.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many people were evacuated from the Kalindi Pass area?
A total of 8 trekkers and porters were evacuated.
Q. How were the trekkers and porters rescued?
They were evacuated by helicopter.
Q. Where were the evacuated people taken?
They were brought to Harsil Helipad.
Q. Has the Kalindi Pass rescue operation ended?
Yes. The rescue operation in the Kalindi Pass area has been completed.
Q. Which authority shared the update?
The information was shared by DEOC, Uttarkashi.
