The Kangra District Disaster Management Authority in Himachal Pradesh has put a complete ban on all trekking activities above 3000 meters. The order was announced on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Kangra Deputy Commissioner Hemraj Bairwa said these steps are to ensure tourist safety. He added that special rules require prior permission from the Superintendent of Police for trekking on Kareri, Triund, and Adi Himani Chamunda routes. "However, in case a warning or alert is issued by the Meteorological Department, Shimla, all prior permissions granted for the trekking routes (Kareri, Triund, Adi Himani Chamunda) will be considered cancelled," he said. Disaster management teams, including national and state disaster response forces, the Mountaineering Centre McLeodganj, and police search and rescue teams, are not affected by these rules. Mr. Bairwa asked the District Tourism Officer to inform all tourism-related groups and tourists about these new hiking restrictions. Last week, four trekkers from Delhi who lost their way near the Dhauladhar mountain range in Dharamshala were safely rescued by police, highlighting the need for strict safety measures.