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A solo trekker walks through remote peaks of Mustang, Nepal. Getty Images
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The Himalayan country is filled with mountain peaks and valleys, and is known as a trekkers paradise. Photo: Trekkup Dubai
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New rules mean guides will be mandatory for trekkers in Nepal from April 1. Photo: Exodus
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Green-covered hills in Nepals' Dolakha. AP Photo
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Nepal's breathtaking landscapes are ideal for trekking. AP Photo
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Tourists paraglide above the Himalayas. Photo: Trekkup Dubai
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A solo trekker walks through remote peaks of Mustang, Nepal. Getty Images
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Trekking solo in Nepal may soon be a thing of the past. Unsplash
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The Himalayan country is filled with mountain peaks and valleys, and is known as a trekkers paradise. Photo: Trekkup Dubai
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New rules mean guides will be mandatory for trekkers in Nepal from April 1. Photo: Exodus
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Green-covered hills in Nepals' Dolakha. AP Photo
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Nepal's breathtaking landscapes are ideal for trekking. AP Photo
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Tourists paraglide above the Himalayas. Photo: Trekkup Dubai
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A solo trekker walks through remote peaks of Mustang, Nepal. Getty Images
Nepal bans solo trekking for tourists, guides mandatory from April 1
Mountain adventures in the Himalayan country will now only be possible under supervision
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Hayley Skirka
06 March, 2023
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