BRO commences the opening of Baralacha La Pass before schedule
Air induction of the team in subsequent days could not take place due to inclement weather conditions.Â
To avoid further delay in inducting the team to Sarchu by air, it was decided to march the party on foot from Km 185 towards Sarchu Dett (approx 20km) where the eqpt is already stocked in mothballed state.Â
The team (fully stocked with ration, spare parts, comn eqpt)Â comprising of one JE and five pers marched on foot on morning of 11 Mar but came back due to heavy snowfall enroute. The crossing of Baralachala at 16000 ft was again attempted on 12 Mar, however, the team has to revert back due to snowfall and poor visibility.Â