Trekking in Nepal is a popular adventure activity from low altitudes to high all with splendid views of the hills and Himalayas. ­­­Trekkers can choose the trail according to their interest, physical fitness level, and time frame.

Normally, trekkers in N­­­­­­­­­­­epal are allowed to trek as Free Individual Trekkers (FIT) or in groups of different sizes. However, there are some trekking areas in Nepal known as ‘Restricted Areas’ which are highly monitored and regulated by the government of Nepal and hence Free Individual Trekkers are forbidden to trek.

Trekking into these restricted areas requires Special Permits, which are known as Restricted Areas Permits (RIP). These permits can only be obtained from the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu through an authorized trekking agency (only).

If you are interested in restricted areas trekking in Nepal, make sure you contact an authorized trekking agency registered in Nepal, like Everest Alpine Trekking. If so, then the agency can apply for restricted area permits on behalf of the trekkers (foreign nationals).

Any individual despite of his or her nationality is not guaranteed to obtain Restricted Area Permits unless he/she applies through the registered trekking agency in Nepal, under different government departments.