Kathmandu. The Department of Tourism has directed trekking agencies to immediately stop selling packages that include 'overnight stays' at expedition camps in Sagarmatha Base Camp. The department has stated that it has taken serious note of complaints that some trekking agencies are illegally advertising packages that include spending a night at Sagarmatha Base Camp. Issuing a notice today, it has alerted all liaison officers and trekking agencies to comply with existing laws.Who is allowed to stay at the base camp?According to Rule 9(d 2) of the Mountaineering Regulations 2059, only members of the mountaineering team, mountain guides, high-altitude workers, and...