Kathmandu, Nepal – Langtang National Park has formally requested the Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN) to enforce a regulation requiring trekkers to hire licensed guides for their journeys within the park. This move comes in response to increasing incidents of trekkers getting lost, meeting with accidents, or even facing fatal consequences while attempting solo treks in the Langtang region.

For years, solo trekking in Langtang Valley, Gosaikunda, and other surrounding trails has been a popular choice among adventurers. However, this freedom has often come at a great risk. Due to the region’s challenging terrain, unpredictable weather, and remote location, many trekkers have lost their way, faced severe accidents, or in some unfortunate cases, lost their lives. The national park authorities have frequently struggled to conduct emergency search and rescue operations due to the lack of communication and tracking of solo trekkers. Continue reading “Langtang National Park Calls on TAAN to Mandate Guides for Safer Trekking”