Nepal Tourism Department Warns Against Unauthorized Everest Base Camp Overnight Stays

Kathmandu. The Department of Tourism has warned of action against those selling 'packages' for overnight stays at Everest Base Camp. Branch Officer Prakash Pokharel issued a notice today stating that the department has received complaints about advertisements offering 'packages' for overnight stays at the 'expedition camps' of Everest Base Camp, and has taken serious note of the matter.

The department stated that under the provisions related to the work, duties, and rights of the liaison officer as per Rule 9(d) of the Mountaineering Regulations 2059, no one other than members of the mountaineering team, sardars, mountain guides, high-altitude workers, base camp workers, and local workers shall be kept at the base camp without the prior approval of the department.

Branch Officer Pokharel has requested that actions be taken in accordance with the legal provisions of the Mountaineering Regulations. The Department of Tourism has stated that anyone found to be acting in violation of the legal provisions will be prosecuted according to the prevailing laws.