(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency)
Kathmandu, Sha'ban 15, 1437, May 22, 2016, SPA -- Two Indian climbers and four Nepalis have gone out of contact on Everest, dpa reported.
The six climbers were said to have gone out of contact when they arrived at an elevation of 8,600 metres on the world's highest mountain (8,848 metres), according to Nagarik News Daily.
A total of 289 foreigners and 400 Nepalis were attempting to climb the mountain during this year's spring season. Most have been on the mountain since March, acclimatizing for the summit by making trips between the three base camps.
-- SPA
22:18 LOCAL TIME 19:18 GMT
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