Trekking Permit and Fees

To start your trek in Nepal, obtaining the appropriate permits is essential for ensuring a smooth and lawful journey. Nepal has several trekking regions, each with specific permit requirements based on the trail and its conservation area. The permit is granted only to those travelling in groups (of minimum two persons) accompanied by a licensed trekking guide, not individually. Individual trekkers are forbidden to visit the “Restricted Area” regulated by the government of Nepal. Below is the comprehensive guide to the trekking permits and fees: 

Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) Card

The TIMS card is mandatory for most trekking routes in Nepal and serves as a record of trekkers in the region to ensure safety and proper management. The implementation of this online system is a progressive move towards efficient and reliable data management for the benefit of all stakeholders. It is expected to enhance the trekking experience and facilitate smooth operations for government agencies and authorized trekking agencies.

Types of TIMS Card

  • Green TIMS Card for Individual Trekkers by paying Nepali currency equivalent to the US dollar, Euro, etc
  • Blue TIMS Card for Group Trekkers (through registered agencies) by paying Nepali currency equivalent to the US dollar, Euro, etc
  • Pink TIMS Card for trekkers from the SAARC Region by paying US dollars, Euros and Rupees

Fees:

  1. Green TIMS Card: Rs. 2000
  2. Blue TIMS Card: Rs. 1000
  3. Group Trekkers from SAARC Countries: Rs. 300
  4. FITs from SAARC Countries: Rs. 600

National Parks and Conservation Area Permits

Depending on the trekking region, you require permits for national parks or conservation areas. These fees support the preservation of Nepal's natural and cultural heritage.

Sagarmatha National Park

  • Nepali: NRs. 150 per person per entry
  • SAARC: NRs. 1,500 per person per entry
  • Foreigners: NRs. 3,000 per person per entry
  • Child: Free for children below 10 years

Shey - Phoksundo National Park:

  • Nepali: NRs. 100 per person per entry
  • SAARC: NRs. 1,500 per person per entry
  • Foreigners: NRs. 3,000 per person per entry
  • Child: Free for children below 10 years

Rara National Park

  • Nepali: NRs. 100 per person per entry
  • SAARC: NRs. 1,500 per person per entry
  • Foreigners: NRs. 3,000 per person per entry
  • Child: Free for children below 10 years

Langtang National Park

  • Nepali: NRs. 100 per person per entry
  • SAARC: NRs. 1,500 per person per entry
  • Foreigners: NRs. 3,000 per person per entry
  • Child: Free for children below 10 years

Annapurna Conservation Area

  • Nepali: NRs. 100 per person per entry
  • SAARC: NRs. 1,000 per person per entry
  • Foreigners: NRs. 3,000 per person per entry
  • Child: Free for children below 10 years

Gaurishankar Conservation Area

  • Nepali: NRs. 100 per person per entry
  • SAARC: NRs. 1,000 per person per entry
  • Foreigners: NRs. 3,000 per person per entry
  • Child: Free for children below 10 years 

Kanchenjunga Conservation Area

  • Nepali: NRs. 100 per person per entry
  • SAARC: NRs. 500 per person per entry
  • Foreigners: NRs. 2,000 per person per entry
  • Child: Free for children below 10 years

Manaslu Conservation Area

  • Nepali: NRs. 100 per person per entry
  • SAARC: NRs. 1,000 per person per entry
  • Foreigners: NRs. 3,000 per person per entry
  • Child: Free for children below 10 years

Restricted Areas with their Permit and Fees 

S.No Region/ VDCs Permit Fee
1

Upper Mustang (Province No. 4)

  • Lo Manthang Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5)
  • Lo-Gekar Damodar Kunda Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5)
  • Baragung Mukti Kshetra Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 3 and Satang Village of ward no.5)
 USD 500 per person (for the first 10 days)
USD 50 per person /Day ( beyond 10 days)
2

Upper Dolpo (Province No. 6)

  • Dolpo Buddha Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 4 to 6)
  • Shey Phoksundo Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 7)
  • Charka Tangsong Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 6)
 USD 500 per person (for the first 10 days)
USD 50 per person /Day ( beyond 10 days)
3

Gorkha Manaslu Area (Province No. 4)

  • Chumnubri Rural Municipality (All areas of ward nos. 1,2,3 and 4)
 September – November
  • USD 100 per person / week
  • USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week)
December – August
  • USD 75 per person / week
  • USD 10 per person / day (beyond 1 week)
4

Humla (Province No. 6)

  • Simikot Rural Municipality (All areas of ward nos. 1,6 and 7)
  • Namkha Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 6)
  • Changkheli Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 3 to 5)
 USD 50 per person / week
USD 10 per person / day (beyond 1 week)
5

Taplejung (Province No. 1)

  • Phantanglung Rural Municipality (All areas of ward nos. 6 and 7)
  • Mikwakhola Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 5)
  • Sirijunga Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 8)
 USD 20 per person/ week (for the first 4 weeks)
USD 25 per person /week ( beyond 4 weeks)
6

Lower Dolpo Area (Province No. 6)

  • Thuli Bheri municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 11)
  • Tripurasundari municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 11)
  • Dolpo Buddha Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 3)
  • Shey Phoksundo Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 8 and 9)
  • Jagdulla Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 6)
  • Mudkechula Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 9)
  • Kaike Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 7)
 USD 20 per person/ week
USD 5 per person /week ( beyond 1 week)
7

Dolakha (Province No. 3)

  • Gaurishankar Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 9)
  • Bighu Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1)
 USD 20 per person/ week
8

Gorkha Tsum Valley Area (Province No. 4)

  • Sirdibas-Lokpa-Chumling-Chekampar-Nile-Chule
  • Chumnubri Rural Municipality (All areas of ward nos. 3, 6 and 7)
 September – November
  • USD 40 per person / week
  • USD 7 per person / day (beyond 1 week)
December – August
  • USD 30 per person / week
  • USD 7 per person / day (beyond 1 week)
9

Sankhuwasabha (Province 1)

  • Bhootkola Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5)
  • Makalu Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 4)
 USD 20 per person/ week (for the first 4 weeks)
USD 25 per person /week ( beyond 4 weeks)
10

Solukhumbu (Province No. 1)

  • Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 5)
 USD 20 per person/ week (for the first 4 weeks)
USD 25 per person /week ( beyond 4 weeks)
11

Rasuwa (Province No. 3)

  • Gosaikunda Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 and some areas of ward no. 2)
 USD 20 per person /week
12

Manang (Province No. 4)

  • Narpa Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5)
  • Nasho Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 6 and 7)
 September – November
  • USD 100 per person / week
  • USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week)
December – August
  • USD 75 per person / week
  • USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week)
13

Bajhang (Province No. 7)

  • Saipal Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5)
 USD 90 per person / week for the first week
USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week)
14

Mugu (Province No. 6)

  • Mugumakarmarong Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 9)
 USD 100 per person / week
USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week)
15

Darchula (Province No. 7)

  • Vyas Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1)
 USD 90 per person / week
USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week)

*Note: In order to get a trekking permit an application form with other relevant documents should be submitted through any registered trekking agency in Nepal like Walk Mountain Pvt. Ltd. *

The Department of Immigration, Nepal has mentioned some conditions that are to be followed by trekkers while going on a trek
Conditions to be followed by Trekkers:

  • Trekkers should respect local customs and traditions and must not indulge in any activity that goes against the established norms and culture of the society.
  • Individual trekking in Restricted Areas is strictly forbidden. There should be a minimum of two trekkers.
  • Daily remuneration, safety gear and appropriate clothes, and Personal Accident insurance must be provided to Nepali citizens accompanying travel groups as guide/porter/any other supporting roles.
  • Trekkers should trek only in the specified or designated route as per the Trekking Permit. They are not allowed to change routes. Or concerned trekking agency/trekking guide accompanying the group must not let trekkers change the route.
  • Trekkers should comply with instructions given by authorized Officials in the trekking zone (Restricted Area).
  • Mountaineers with expedition permits should get trekking permits as well if they have to pass through Restricted Areas to climb peaks. In this case, they do not need to pay fees for (Trekking) Permit.