Restricted Area Trekking

In Nepal there are some remote areas where the entry for foreigners is strictly controlled by the immigration. In order to make entry into these areas foreigners must pay for special permit and the trekking trip must be organized only through a registered trekking company. There should be minimum 2 people in a group to trek in these restricted areas. The main reason to declare these areas ‘restricted’ is to protect the natural environment and ancient culture of the local people from the western influence. The treks must be fully equipped with tent, crew that includes a guide, sirdar, porters, cook etc. The registered trekking company arranges the trekking permit through certain formalities. Foreigners cannot trek independently in these trekking areas.