Restricted Area Trekking
These trekking areas are different in many aspects from ordinary ones. Trekkers need to acquire special permits which costs more than normal charges. Trekkers must be part of an organized group with a registered trekking agency. The group must be accompanied by government-appointed Liaison Officer. Groups must consist of a minimum of 2 clients plus the required staff. The main objective of declaring these areas ' restricted' is to protect the natural environment and culture from outside influences. GAT offers following trips in restricted areas.
Major Trekking Routes in Restricted Area
Dhaulagiri Trekking
This region is a new territory for trekkers. Trekking off the main paths is not only possible,but can be immensely rewarding, though you need a sense of adventure and it increases ability to deal with the unexpected. Geographically Dhaulagiri region is a land of dramatic contrast. From the near tropical Pokhara valley to steep slope climb to snow capped Himalayan giant. Dhaulagiri I, is the sixth highest...
Altitude: 5300 m.
Duration: 19 Days
Cost from: - $2155 USD
Type: Trekking, Hiking
Upper Mustang Trekking
Mustang is one of the most remote kingdoms on earth. Sheltered by Himalayan giants like Dhaulagiri and Annapurna, Mustang region occupies the southern fringes of the Tibetan plateau, a high and desolate country long isolated from the outside world. This region is one of the few places in the world that until only recently was inaccessible to outsiders. This isolation has helped maintain a way of life almost...
Altitude: 5033 m.
Duration: 16 Days
Cost from: - $2400 SUSD
Type: Trekking, Hiking
Manaslu Trekking
This trek was officially opened to tourist in 1991, but Mountaineering expeditions have long had access to the area. In 1950 a party led by HW Tilman trekked from Thonje to Bimtang and colonel Jimmy Roberts crossed. The Larkya La looking for an interesting Mountain to climb. Manaslu (8156m) was attempted by Japanese expeditions every year from 1952 until 1956, When the First ascent was made...
Altitude: 5213 m.
Duration: 18 Days
Cost from: -$ 1520 USD
Type: Trekking, Hiking
Upper Dolpo Trekking
Dolpo is located inside the Shy - Phoksundo National Park of mid-western Nepal , behind the Dhaulagiri massif, towards the Tibetan Plateau. Upper Dolpo region is another remote hidden destination in far west where Nepal's most tranquil and natural beauty is still unexplored. The home of herbal land, unspoiled trans-Himalayan culture, Buddhist monuments, unique human civilization at high altitude...
Altitude: 5093 m.
Duration: 26 Days
Cost from: -$ 4520 USD
Type: Trekking, Hiking
Lower Dolpo Trekking
Dolpa is located in the shy- Phoksundo National park of mid- western Nepal, behind the Dhaulagiri massif, towards the Tibetan plateau, cut off by a series of very high passes and closed by the snow most of the year. Dolpa remains a truly isolated corner of Nepal. Time has stood still here for centuries as inhabitants of Tibetan stock continue to live, cultivate and trade the way they have done since...
Altitude: 5350 m.
Duration: 18 Days
Cost from: - $ 2932 USD
Type: Trekking, Hiking