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Jun 17, 2025
Stranded mountaineer plans risky escape from Tehran
Falguni Dey, a 40-year-old mountaineer and assistant professor at Women's Christian College in south Kolkata, is stuck in Tehran after his climb up Mount Damavand was cut short by a blizzard.
With the Israel-Hamas conflict closing Iranian airspace, he can't fly home and is now left searching for options.
TL;DR
Dey's story highlights how quickly travel plans can unravel
Dey's running low on funds and hasn't been promised evacuation by Indian authorities.
The Indian Embassy told him to stay indoors for safety, but he's considering a risky overland journey through Turkey or Armenia to get back.
As Dey puts it, he is trying to get back through a neighboring country.
His story highlights how quickly travel plans can unravel—and how global events can leave anyone stranded far from home.