Kathmandu. The Department of Immigration has taken action against four foreign nationals, including a travel agency, for trekking without taking necessary permission in the prohibited area.
According to the department, the action was taken after four Mexicans were found entering Lower Dolpa, a prohibited area of Dolpa district, without permission for trekking. According to the Department, the Department has fined Mount Rose Tours and Travels Pvt Ltd Rs 50,000 as per Section 10 (4) of the Immigration Act, 2049 for trekking in prohibited areas without following the prevailing laws.
Similarly, four Mexican citizens who entered the prohibited area without obtaining a trekking permit were fined 10,000 rupees each. They were also charged $20 per person for the fee for obtaining a trekking permit, according to the department.
The Department has made it clear that the legal provisions and permission system related to trekking should be fully followed to make trekking tourism safe, systematic and dignified.
In particular, while entering the prohibited area, one has to obtain a trekking permit after completing the necessary process as per Rule 32 of the Immigration Regulations, 2051.
The Department has urged foreign nationals, trekking agencies and concerned stakeholders to take permission while trekking in the prohibited areas and to fully follow the prevailing legal provisions.
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