Brit hiker plunges to his death in India after ‘accidentally trekking on banned route in treacherous conditions’

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.

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It’s thought they were unaware of a local ban on high-altitude trekking in the winter seasons, cops said.

The Brit is believed to have slipped during their descent from Triund, seriously injuring himself.

His pal went back down to get help from cops and locals, with a team of rescuers immediately dispatched, local media claims.

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