Restricted Area Trek

If you want or organize a trek which is different in many features from the ordinary ones for which you need to travel with a liaison officer and pay for special permit then -Restricted area trek is jut suitable for you. Some areas in Nepal are strictly controlled for tourists to protect natural beauty, culture and environment. The number of remote areas of Nepal were restricted area must be arranged as a fully equipped through a registered trekking agency using tents, Sherpa staff, cooks and porters. Some areas specifically closed to foreigners are Walanchung Gola, Rolwaling and the route to Nangpa La in Khumbu. Some areas have been closed for ecological reasons to avoid both cultural and environmental degradation. For example Jomsom trek was closed because a major foreign aided military operation had been mounted there in support of the Khampas in Tibet. You need at least two trekkers in your group. We are sure that your trek to restricted area will provide you different amazing feelings throughout your trek.

A restricted areas trek consists trekking in various places such as Mustang trekking, Manaslu trekking, Upper Dolpo trekking, Upper Mustang trekking, Lower Dolpo trekking and so on. You need to check with a trekking agency or the central immigration office before planning an unusual trek. The trekking agency arranges the permit through a series of applications, guarantees and letters, a process that requires about two weeks can be started only 21 days before the arrival of group. There is no system of advance reservation. Each group is assigned an 'environmental officer' who will accompany it during the restricted area trek. Beside this, you will get a Nepalese policeman who you must equip, insure and take on the trek. A trek to restricted area must be arranged, as fully equipped organized trek through a registered trekking agency using tents, Sherpa or other experienced staff, cooks and porters. You don't need to worry while trekking as the liaison officer will handle all the formalities with police and government offices in route.

A trek to restricted areas is designed for those who want a challenging and difficult trek to some of the forbidden places of Nepal. You need be conscious before doing trekking on these restricted areas. You can enjoy trekking in these areas during spring and autumn seasons.