Kathmandu. The Department of Immigration has taken action against four Mexicans for entering the prohibited Lower Dolpa area without permission for trekking.

They are fined $20 per person and Rs 10,000 per week while they are acquiring trekking permit, Department spokesperson Geeta Ghimire said.

The District Administration Office, Dolpa, had sent a letter to the District Administration Office Dolpa for necessary action against Mexican nationals entering the prohibited area without permission. The department has imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on travel agency Mount Rose Tours and Travels for not following the prevailing law.

The department has directed to take permission while trekking in prohibited areas. The department has stated that it is mandatory to fully comply with the legal provisions and permission system related to trekking to make trekking tourism safe, systematic and dignified.