Trekking in Nepal

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Press release about Maoists from Nepal Tourism board
Visa fees changed again

Facilities Duration Fee
Single entry 60 days from the date of entry US$ 30 or equivalent convertible foreign currency
Multiple entry* 60 days from the date of entry US$ 80 or equivalent convertible foreign currency
* Multiple entry is valid for a calendar year
You are allowed to stay in Nepal only 150 days in a year.
More information available from the Nepal Immigration website


Entrance fees Hiked
The Annapurna conservation fee is now Rs 2000 (about US$28) and the national park entrance fee has been increased to Rs 1000.

NMA raises fees for trekking peaks
New rates effective Jan 2001 are:
US $350 for up to 4 members
US $350 plus $40 per climber (over 4) for 5-8 members
US $510 for teams with 9-12 members, plus $25 per person (over 8 people)

Haston 'Ransom' Was Just $50
See the story at http://uk.outdoorsports.yahoo.com/021210/232/dgfjs.html Tuesday December 10
By Jon

Nepal"s tourism industry and economy is in deep trouble due to the ongoing Maoist insurgency, but an OUTDOORSmagic member who"s just returned from trekking the Annapurna Circuit says that the danger to trekkers seems to be exagerated.

Among other comments, Steven Edge reports that locals are unhappy over the reporting of the Stevie Haston "kidnap" story and claim that the sum involved was actually not $4,000 as reported but 4,000 rupees - around 40 pounds.

He also confirms previous claims that in the odd incidents when trekkers are stopped by Maoists and "invited" to make a donation, they are given a receipt to produce if they"re stopped again to show that they"ve already made a contribution to the party. Steve walked around half the Annapurna Circuit and comments: "Sadly Nepal's loss was our gain, as it was very quiet with just the usual gaggle of Aussies as trekkers, but not many others."

He saw no Maoists whatsoever on the trek, where "every day topped the previous for scenery and remoteness/culture".

We can't tell you that Nepal is perfectly safe for trekkers - there have been bombs in Kathmandu for example - but the Maoists have stated that tourists are not a target. The bottom line is that if you are planning to trek one of the popular routes - Everest or Annapurna regions for example - you should be relatively safe although you should also keep an eye on the latest advice from the Foreign Office and US State Department web sites and avoid the west of the country, where the insurrection is concentrated.

Trekking permit fees for restricted areas

Several restricted areas have been opened only for group trekkers. A trekking permit will not be issued to individual trekkers for such areas. The areas and required fees are as follows:
  1. Areas of lower Dolpa - US$ 10 Per Person Per Week for the first 4 weeks.
    US$ 20 Per Person Per Week after 4 weeks
  2. Taplejung District (Kanchanjunga Region):- Areas of Olangchunggola, Lelep, Papung and Yamphudin Village Development Committee.
    - US$ 10 Per Person Per Week For the first 4 weeks.
    - US$ 20 Per Person Per Week after 4 weeks.
  3. Sankhuwasabha District(Makalu Region):-Areas of Kimathanka, Chepuwa, Hatiya and Pawakhola Village Development Committee.
    - US$ 10 Per Person Per Week For the first 4 weeks.
    - US$ 20 Per Person Per Week after 4 weeks.
  4. Solukhumbu District (Everest Region):-All north-west area way from Thame to Nangpala of Namche Village Development Committee.
    - US$ 10 Per Person Per Week For the first 4 weeks
    - US$ 20 Per Person Per Week after 4 weeks
  5. Rasuwa District:-Thamun and Tingure
    - US$ 10 Per Person Per Week
  6. Manang District:- Areas of Nar, Phu, and Northern area of Tilche Village of Thochhe Village Development Committee.
    - US$ 90 Per Person Per Week for the period of Sepetmber to November
    - US$ 70 Per Person Per Week for the period of December to August
  7. Mugu District:- Areas of Mugu, Dolpu, Pulu and Bhangri
    - US$ 90 Per Person for first 7 days
    - US$ 15 Per Person per day
  8. Baihang District:-Areas of Kanda, Saipal, Dhuli
    - US$ 90 Per Person for first 7 days
    - US$ 15 Per Person per day
  9. Darchula District:- Areas of Byas Village Development Committee
    - US$ 90 Per Person for first 7 days
    - US$ 15 Per Person per day
  10. Upper Mustang and Upper Dolpa District
    - US$ 700 Per Person for the first 10 days
    - US$ 70 Per Person Per day
  11. Gorkha District (Manaslu Area)
    - US$ 90 Per Person Per Week for the period of Sepetmber to November
    - US$ 75 Per Person Per Week for the period of December to August
  12. Humla District:- Areas of Limi and Muchu village village Development Committee, and area way to Tibet via Tangekhola of Darma Village Development committee.
    - US$ 90 Per Person for first 7 days
    - US$ 15 Per Person per day.
Note: To get a group trekking permit an application form should be submitted through any registered trekking agency of Nepal.
Trekking Permits Issuing Offices: Dept. of Immigration, Bhirkutimandap, Kathmandu.

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