Tourists attempting to walk on frozen Sela Lake in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang were trapped when the ice gave way. Bystanders saved them using ropes.

Four tourists from Assam fell into the frozen Sela Lake in Arunachal Pradesh while attempting to walk on its icy surface. Despite clear risks, they ventured onto the lake's frozen surface but were quickly pulled to safety by their companions.

What started with a thrilling excursion for a group of tourists at Arunachal Pradesh’s Sela Pass turned into a nightmare after the ice on a frozen lake cracked, sending them plunging into the freezing water.

Despite an advisory issued by Tawang Deputy Commissioner Kanki Darang in December last year, urging tourists not to walk on high-altitude frozen lakes, tourists walk on the frozen Sela Lake, Shongetser Lake, PT Tso Lake, and the lake in Bumla Pass, locals say.

At Sela Pass in Arunachal Pradesh. My advice to tourists: Walk on the Frozen Lakes with experienced people, drive carefully on slippery snow roads and be aware of snow avalanche. Temperatures is freezing so wear warm clothes and enjoy. Your safety is important. pic.twitter.com/UWz8xOzd57

This is the dramatic moment tourists stuck on a frozen lake were rescued in India after the ice cracked beneath them. Four holidaymakers plunged into the freezing cold water when the icy surface suddenly shattered at Sela Lake in Arunachal Pradesh on January 5.