Rasuwa, Nov 10: A foreign tourist died after falling off a cliff during trekking in the mountainous region of Rasuwa district on Thursday.
The dead one was 68-year-old French national Patrick Jean Marie Moul, according to Deputy Superintendent of Police, Subash Budhathoki.
Moul was severely injured while trekking at Lumthang, a way to reach Kyangjen, Gosaikunda. He had embarked on trekking via Trinetra Trekking Agency.
The foreign trekker was rescued by the security persons mobilized at Langtang area.
Moul who was rushed to Kathmandu for treatment via Fishtail helicopter but he breathed his last in the flight, according to police.
The locals here have suggested the travel and trekking companies to provide guide to the senior trekkers and tourists for their safety.