Nepal has preserved some of its areas as restricted zone where one can't enter randomly. A foreigner requires a special permit issued from the department of immigration to enter such a place. Apparently, that's why the term ‘restricted area’ and the permit as restricted area permits (RAPs). Being called the restricted, it's obvious having your enthusiastic mind overflown with the queries like what are these restricted areas, why are they even restricted, what are the attributes of these areas, how to access these areas, what are the permits and the documentation required for the entry, and so on. But, no worries, we will precisely guide you providing all the information regarding the restricted areas in Nepal.

Nepal being a country with rich nature and culture, is at the brink of exploitation because of the ingrowing modernization. So, to avert it, the Nepal government has enlisted some regions of the country in the restricted list. Among these, some bear the cultural significance while others go for its complex yet exalted geography. The restricted areas in Nepal are Upper Mustang, Upper Dolpo, Lower Dolpo, Manaslu Nubri valley - Gorkha, Humla, Taplejung, Tsum valley - Gorkha, Doakha, Mugu, Bajhang, Darchula, Dolakha, Sakhuwasabha, Soulkhumbu, and Rasuwa.preservation and special care of these areas.

You should check with a trekking agency or the central immigration office before planning an unusual trek. As rules for visiting thhis areas keep updating time to time.