Not the drunk Sherpas. Maybe the rule designed to stop them stumbling off a cliff without us to help them.

It would seem not, but I haven't checked up on this subject in a while. If the information in this video is still current, the answer would be yes.

@@gonegoro yes I do need a permit or yes I don't need a permit 😅. Sorry the way I'm reading this makes me think I don't but maybe that's my hopefulness

@@JonnyGFlea most likely no permit needed

@@gonegoro thank you for your hard work, I look forward to binging your videos on Nepal 😁👍

Yes, I have a more up-to-date video that went into this, but the short answer is yes, trekking w/o a guide is still possible in Solukhumbu.

Thanks for the comment, I appreciate it. Due to some life changes, my own schedule has become complicated, and although I hope to trek in Nepal again soon, I'm not sure when it will be. I'll be sure to film it when it happens though. Thanks again

IF it was to work, you would have to negotiate directly with the company hiring out the guide, but my gut says they wouldn't go for it, only because, as far as I understand, the company is the one handing out TIMS card, which I'm sure they have to sign/have their name on. That being said, as other comments have pointed out, it doesn't seem to be being enforced very much, if at all. I would check the tripadvisor forum posted in the description for travel updates.

Safe travels!

The most up-to-date thread on this that I've found is here: www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g293889-i9243-k14339263-o10-Trekking_in_Nepal_after_April_1st_Live_Reports-Nepal.html It can be worth asking there if nobody has recently posted about it.

It felt like a mix with the game meat (bear, deer) being smoked/steam cooked and the fish being either raw or cooked as part of a broth.

thank you, I hope the information proves useful!

According to the rules, no. On the ground it seems that the rules are not being enforced, so independent trekkers go at their own risk.

Another commenter might, but I can only give a recommendation for the Annapurna region as it's a company I trust.

As others have said, it's likely not being enforced strictly, but if you want more on-the-ground info I would suggest checking the TripAdvisor thread that has been posted in these comments before and check if there's any updates or even ask the questions there as people are always posting about it

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All the agencies say you need one because they the ones hiring guides out. This article shows the statement put out by the Khumbu region on the subject: explorersweb.com/nepals-independent-trekker-ban-disorganized-uncertain/ Article from Kathmandu Post on the same subject: kathmandupost.com/money/2023/03/14/nepal-ends-solo-trekking-era-everest-region-is-an-exception As for instructions, the clearest I've seen was this graphic put out by the Khumbu region's official Facebook page: facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=681346104036534&set=pb.100064834505573.-2207520000&type=3

Thank you!

Thank you for the update! Glad you enjoyed your trip!

Thanks for the update, There's many here who will find that comforting and valuable information. As to your disagreement, I think there are couple of things to consider. The hit to the trekking economy only matters if independent trekkers actually stop coming to Nepal, which I don't think will happen. A lot of us are vocal now and will continue to be, but if the rule is eventually normalized, regular people, even regular independent trekkers (especially ones that were unaware of what Nepal was like pre-2023) will just pay the price. If Nepal takes a financial hit for 1-5 years because of this, but was to actually stick to forcing trekkers to take a guide, I would absolutely believe that it would be a boon to the trekking economy eventually (again, big caveat with where that money goes/how it is used). There are a couple large issues with this that, as someone who thinks independent trekking should go back to the way it was, I sort of hope happen. The first is that Nepal keeps the law but never enforces it, which we have seen time and again with a lot of laws in Nepal. Second, Nepal will occasionally get cold feet with certain policies (the honking example is a good one, the outlawing of plastic bags is another that happened), and will reverse the decision. Assuming they actually stick with the rule long enough to see returns on it, it's not going anywhere. But if they can't wait that long? I could see that decision being reversed. Regardless, thanks for the update!

山崎監督はノミネートされただけで夢の様な出来事なので賞が取れるとかは考えてない…それよりもオスカーの会場に行けることを楽しみたいと仰ってました。