In a bid to attract more trekkers in the controlled areas, the government has revised permit fee in different controlled areas of the country. The notice will come to effect from Shrawan 1, 2065.

Trekker in Upper Mustang and Upper Dolpo has to pay US $ 500 or equivalent foreign currency per person for first 10 days. Likewise, fee for per extra day per person has been fixed at US $ 50 or equivalent foreign currency.

Trekker in Manasulu Region needs to pay US $ 70 for a week and US $ 10 per person for each extra day during September to November. However, only US $ 50 will be charged per trekker per week during December to August and additional US $ 7 per trekker per each extra day.

Similarly, permit fee for Humla has been fixed at US $ 50 per person per week and US $ 7 per person per extra day.

Likewise, permit fee for Kanchanjunga, Lower Dolpa and Gaurishankar and Lamabagar has been fixed at US $ 10 per person per week.

However, permit fee for Chekampar and Chunchet of Gorkha district (Sirdibas-Lhokpa-Chumling-Chekampar-Nile-Chule) has been fixed at US $ 35 per person for eight days during September to November and US $ 25 per person per eight days during December to August.

The government has also revised existing tourist visa fee to be effective from Shrawan 1, 2065. As per the new fee structure, US $ 25 or equivalent foreign currency is required to obtain Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 15 days. Likewise, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 30 days can be obtained by paying US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 100 days can be obtained by paying US $ 100.

Likewise, the government has also revised fee required to extend days of stay and visa renewal. As per the revise fee structure, Tourist Visa can be extended by paying US $ 2 or equivalent Nepalese currency per day. Likewise, Multiple Entry facility can be obtained only for the extension period by additional US $ 20 and visa fee for the extended period. Similarly, tourists can renew their visa by paying Nepalese currency equivalent to US $ 3 on the regular visa extension fee.

Dolpa came to limelight after the success of movie 'Caravan' that portrayed fascinating landscapes of the district. Phoksundo Lake, Shey Monastery and Shey Phoksundo National Park are the major tourist attractions of the district. Likewise, Bon religion, which is on the verge of extinction, is also practiced in Dolpa. Dolpa is accessible only through air service. Yeti Airlines is adding extra flights to Dolpa from Nepalgunj during the festival.

with the objective of promoting Dolpa district as a fascinating tourist destination in Mid-Western Nepal, Dolpa Chamber of Commerce and Industries (DCCI) is organising a five-day long Dolpa Festival 2065 from September 8 to 12 in district headquarters Dunai.

The festival will display cultural procession, exhibition of local products, exhibition of local cuisines, volleyball competition, exhibition of native sports and cultural performances by popular artistes. Likewise, trekking to different parts of the district, rafting in Bhairavi River, Tripura Marathon, photo and book exhibition on Dolpa, and documentary show are the other attractions of the festival. More than 25 stalls will display handicraft items, rare herbs and other local products of the district.