Nepal, where dozens of hikers go missing every year, ends solo treks


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FILED - Few places could be further away from your daily grind than the breathtaking landscapes in the Nepalese Himalays, but local rules now say tourists can no longer explore these trails all on their own due to the dangers of tigers, bears, avalanches and falling ice chunks. Photo: Sina Schuldt/dpa

Few places could be further away from your daily grind than the breathtaking landscapes in the Nepalese Himalays, but local rules now say tourists can no longer explore these trails all on their own due to the dangers of tigers, bears, avalanches and falling ice chunks.

Until now, tourists in Nepal have been able to freely hike Himalayan trails on their own or with a group of friends, all without local assistance.

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