Lamjung, Oct. 28 -- Hundreds of tourists trekking towards Tilicho Lake (4,919 metres) have turned back from the base camp after heavy snowfall blocked trails and made conditions unsafe.

Many have shortened their trips and descended to lower regions as bad weather continues to affect the Manang area.

According to local officials, approximately 800 to 900 tourists have returned from Tilicho Base Camp in the past two days.

"Business operators estimate around a thousand have come down, but it's likely between 800 and 900," said Krishna Lamichhane, a visitor from Besisahar who was on his way to Tilicho.

Chyolpa Gurung, ward chair of Ngisyang Rural Municipality-9, Khangsar-the last settlement before Tilicho-confirmed that nearly 800 trekker...