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Trekking in Nepal is a dream for adventurers worldwide, but before stepping onto the trails, understanding Nepal trekking permits and fees is essential. Every trekking region in Nepal requires official permits issued by the Government of Nepal and its authorized bodies. These permits help regulate tourism, protect nature, and ensure trekkers’ safety.
This comprehensive guide explains types of trekking permits, costs, restricted areas, and region-wise permit requirements, making it easier to plan your trek smoothly.
All trekking regions in Nepal impose permits to:
Some regions fall under restricted or controlled areas, where Free Individual Trekkers (FITs) are strictly prohibited. These areas require special permits, licensed guides, and trekking through registered companies.
For Free Individual Trekkers (FIT)
Required documents:
👉 Tip: Schedule one extra day in Kathmandu for permits and avoid Saturdays and public holidays.
For Trekkers With a Guide or Agency
If you trek through a registered trekking company, all permits
1. National Park & Conservation Area Permits
Common regions requiring this permit:
Permit Fees:
National Park Permit: NPR 3000 per person
Conservation Area Permit: NPR 3,000 per person
2. TIMS Card (Trekkers’ Information Management System)
TIMS Fees:
Category Fee
Group Trekkers NPR 1,000
FIT (Individual) NPR 2,000
SAARC Group Trekkers NPR 300
SAARC FIT NPR 600
⚠️ TIMS is not required for restricted areas (special permits apply instead).
3. Restricted Area / Special Permits
Restricted areas include:
Conditions:
4. Rural Municipality Entry Permits
Currently applicable regions:
Everest (Khumbu)
Makalu
Cost:
Everest Region: NPR 3,000
Makalu Region: NPR 2,000
Permits are available at the starting point of the trek.
Everest Region: Khumbu Rural Municipality Permit – NPR 2,000
Sagarmatha National Park Permit – NPR 3,390
TIMS Card – NPR 2,000
Annapurna Region
TIMS Card – NPR 2,000
Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) – NPR 3,000
Langtang Region
TIMS Card – NPR 2,000
Langtang National Park Permit – NPR 3000
Manaslu & Tsum Valley
MCAP – NPR 3,000
ACAP – NPR 3,000
Special Permit Fees:
Sep–Nov: USD 100/week + USD 15/day (extra)
Dec–Aug: USD 75/week + USD 10/day (extra)
Upper Mustang
TIMS – NPR 2,000
ACAP – NPR 3,000
Special Permit – USD 50 per day.
Dolpa Region:
Upper Dolpa
Shey-Phoksundo National Park – NPR 3,390
Special Permit – USD 500 (10 days) + USD 50/day
Lower Dolpa
National Park – NPR 3,390
Special Permit – USD 20/week + USD 5/day
Kanchenjunga Base Camp
Conservation Area Permit – NPR 3,000
Special Permit:
USD 20/week (first 4 weeks)
USD 25/week thereafter
Makalu Base Camp
Makalu Rural Municipality Permit – NPR 2,000
Makalu Barun National Park Permit – NPR 3,000
Nar Phu Valley
ACAP – NPR 3,000
Special Permit:
Sep–Nov: USD 100/week
Dec–Aug: USD 75/week
Rolwaling Region
Gaurishankar Conservation Area – NPR 3,000
Sagarmatha National Park – NPR 3,000
Khumbu Rural Municipality – NPR 2,000
Special Permit – USD 20/week
Nepal Tourism Board (NTB)
Pradarshani Marg, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu
📞 +977-1-4256909
📧 info@ntb.org.np
Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN)
Maligaun, Kathmandu
📞 +977-1-4427473 / 4440920
📧 info@taan.org.np
Department of Immigration
Kalikasthan, Dillibazar, Kathmandu
📞 +977-1-4429659 / 4429660
📧 mail@nepalimmigration.gov.np
Ghumnajaau Pvt. Ltd.
Amrit Marg Thamel, Kathmandu Nepal
📞 +977-9851333595 / 9802344595
📲 24/7 WhatsApp & Viber
📧 info@ghumnajau.com or ghumnajaau.com@gmail.com
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