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Nepal bans solo trekkers throughout the country
Possessing eight of the 10 highest mountains in the world including Mount Everest, Nepal is a hotspot destination for mountaineers, rock climbers, trekkers, and people seeking adventures. Also, the Hindu, Buddhist, and other cultural heritage sites of Nepal, and around the year fair weather are alluring attractions. In fact, tourism is one of the mainstays of the Nepalese economy and also a major source of foreign exchange and revenue. As Nepal welcomes tourists, the Nepali government wants them to stay safe. So, the government banned solo climbing of Mount Everest five years ago because it’s extremely demanding and costly to search and rescue climbers on the mountain. Now, they also want solo trekkers to Nepali’s beautiful rural regions to be accompanied by a government-licensed guide or join a group to make sure they are properly guided and aided in case of emergency. Though it is a preventive measure for safety, those who are looking for solitude in beautiful nature may feel too restrictive, not to mention the cost to hire a guide for themselves.
Read the article and learn about the cost of traveling in Nepal for both travelers and the government.
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/nepal-solo-trekking-ban-intl-hnk/index.html
Nepal bans solo trekkers throughout the country
Possessing eight of the 10 highest mountains in the world including Mount Everest, Nepal is a hotspot destination for mountaineers, rock climbers, trekkers, and people seeking adventures. Also, the Hindu, Buddhist, and other cultural heritage sites of Nepal, and around the year fair weather are alluring attractions. In fact, tourism is one of the mainstays of the Nepalese economy and also a major source of foreign exchange and revenue. As Nepal welcomes tourists, the Nepali government wants them to stay safe. So, the government banned solo climbing of Mount Everest five years ago because it’s extremely demanding and costly to search and rescue climbers on the mountain. Now, they also want solo trekkers to Nepali’s beautiful rural regions to be accompanied by a government-licensed guide or join a group to make sure they are properly guided and aided in case of emergency. Though it is a preventive measure for safety, those who are looking for solitude in beautiful nature may feel too restrictive, not to mention the cost to hire a guide for themselves.
Read the article and learn about the cost of traveling in Nepal for both travelers and the government.
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/nepal-solo-trekking-ban-intl-hnk/index.html
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