Solo trekkers must now hire local guide or porter in Nepal


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The government’s decision seems like a win-win, keeping solo trekkers safe for about $10 per day and boosting the local economy by providing jobs; however, experienced trekkers may yearn for their once solo adventure.

Beginning in September, the age of solo trekking in Nepal effectively comes to an end. The country's Ministry of Home Affairs announced recently that travelers visiting the Himalayan country will be r