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Trekking Registration Certificate

Survey Time Stats
Average Completion Time:
0min 22sec (Min: 0min 3sec, Max: 5min 46sec)
Average Time before Quit:
0min 35sec

This survey dates from when something called a Trekking Registration Certificate was required to trek in Nepal. It made solo trekking impossible.

The requirement was suspended due to administrative problems in the 2007 spring trekking season, and was replaced by TIMS, which doesn't (presently) require a guide/porter and is free. However, the reappearance of a "compulsory guide/porter" stipulation on trekking permits in Nepal is always on the horizon.

1. Are you planning to go trekking in Nepal soon?

Yes	-	30	81.08%
No	-	5	13.51%
Not Applicable	-	2	5.41%
Total Answers	-	37

2. The Trekking Registration Certificate rules state that you must now be accompanied by a local person (porter or guide) to trek anywhere in Nepal. Is this a good thing for trekkers?

Good	-	3	8.33%
Okay	-	8	22.22%
Bad	-	25	69.44%
Total Answers	-	36

3. Has this rule made you decide NOT to go on a trek in Nepal?

Yes	-	12	34.29%
No	-	12	34.29%
Probably	-	4	11.43%
I'm not sure	-	7	20.00%
Total Answers	-	35