Nepal Trekking Permit Fee for the year 2024 and 2025
Nepal Special Trekking Permit & Fees
The Department of Immigration located at Kalikasthan, Kathmandu issues Special Trekking permit for tourists who intend to trek on any part of the country. Only authorized trekking agencies can apply for restricted area trekking permits along with the following documents from the department of the immigration office.
A) Trekking Permit
A trekking permit is a must to visit restricted areas mentioned below.
B) Restricted areas which have been opened for Group Trekking
The following restricted areas are open only for group trekkers. And a trekking permit will not be issued to individual trekkers for such areas. The areas and required fees are as follows:
|
S.No. |
Regions |
Permit Fee |
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1 |
Upper Mustang
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Lomanthang Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5)
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Lo-Ghekar Damodarkunda Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5)
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Baragung Muktichetra Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 3 and Satang Village of ward no.5)
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USD500 per person (for the first 10 days)
USD 50 per person/Day (beyond 10 days)
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2 |
Upper Dolpa
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Dolpo Buddha Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 4 to 6)
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Shey Phoksundo Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 7)
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Charka Tangsong Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 6)
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USD500 per person (for the first 10 days)
USD 50 per person /Day ( beyond 10 days)
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3 |
Gorkha Manaslu Area
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Chumnubri Rural Municipality (All areas of ward nos. 1,2,3 and 4)
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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)
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4 |
Humla
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Simikot Rural Municipality (All areas of ward nos. 1,6 and 7)
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Namkha Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 6)
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Changkheli Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 3 to 5)
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USD 50 per person / week
USD 10 per person / day (beyond 1 week)
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5 |
Taplejung
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Phantanglung Rural Municipality (All areas of ward nos. 6 and 7)
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Mikwakhola Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 5)
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Sirijunga Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 8)
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USD 20 per person/ week (for the first 4 weeks)
USD 25 per person /week ( beyond 4 weeks)
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6 |
Lower Dolpa Area
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Thulibheri municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 11)
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Tripurasundari municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 11)
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Dolpo Buddha Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 3)
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Shey Phoksundo Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 8 and 9)
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Jagdulla Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 6)
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Mudkechula Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 9)
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Kaike Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 7)
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USD 20 per person/ week
USD 5 per person /week ( beyond 1 week)
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7 |
Dolakha
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Gaurishankhar Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 9)
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Bighu Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1)
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USD 20 per person/ week
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8 |
Gorkha Tsum Valley Area
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Sirdibas-Lokpa-Chumling-Chekampar-Nile-Chule
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Chumnubri Rural Municipality (All areas of ward nos. 3,6 and 7)
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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)
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9 |
Sankhuwasabha
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Bhotkhola Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5)
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Makalu Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 4)
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USD 20 per person/ week (for the first 4 weeks)
USD 25 per person /week ( beyond 4 weeks)
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10 |
Solukhumbu
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Khumbu Pasang Lahmu Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 5)
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USD 20 per person/ week (for the first 4 weeks)
USD 25 per person /week ( beyond 4 weeks)
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11 |
Rasuwa
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Gosaikunda Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 and some area of ward no. 2)
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USD 20 per person /week
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12 |
Manang
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Narpa Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5)
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Nasho Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 6 and 7)
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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)
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13 |
Bajhang
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Saipal Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5)
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USD 90 per person / week for the first week
USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week)
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14 |
Mugu
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Mugumakarmarong Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 9)
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USD 100 per person / week
USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week)
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15 |
Darchula
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Vyas Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1)
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USD 90 per person / week
USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week
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Required documents require for trekking company to obtain a Restricted Area Permit are as follows:
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Copy of Passport
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Copy of valid Visa sufficient to cover trekking days
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Name lists of trekkers
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Program Schedule of trekking
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Guarantee letter of Agency
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Agreement with Agency
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Tax clearance Certificate of Trekking Agency
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Documents relating to insurance of the trekkers (foreign nationals) and Nepalese staff accompanying the trekkers
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License issued by The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Civil Aviation to operate trekking business
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License issued by Nepal Rastra Bank allowing exchanging of foreign currencies
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The program schedule for trekking (Day wise itinerary)
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Registration Certificate of Permanent Account Number
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Voucher of Bank payment (fees) for permits
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Copy of Passport
National Park Fee will be required to trek in major areas such as:
|
Destination |
Fees |
Region |
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Sagarmatha Nationa Park (Everest Trek) |
NPR. 3000.00 |
Everest |
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Langtang National Park (Langtang Trek) |
NPR. 3000.00 |
Langtang |
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Annapurna Trek , (ACAP) |
NPR. 3000.00 |
Annapurna Area |
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Manaslu Trek, (MCAP) |
NPR. 3000.00 |
|
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Kanchanjunga and Lower Dolpa |
USD 20.00 per week per person |
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Kanchanjunga and Lower Dolpa |
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Shivapuri National Park (Nagarkot Trek) |
NPR. 1000.00 |
Around Kathmandu |
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Sheyphoksundo National Park |
NPR. 3000.00 |
Lower/Upper Dolpa |
Trekking Guide and TIMS Card Mandatory on Most Trekking Routes in the Himalaya
As per Revised TIMS Provision effective from March 31, 2023, specific Protected Areas of Nepal need trekker to be accompanied by licensed trekking guide and carry a trekking agency issued TIMS Card. Below are the trekking regions and routes falling under this rule.
|
Trekking Region |
Name of the Trek |
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Kanchenjunga Region |
1. Kanchenjunga Base Camp via Sele La Pass Trek
2. Kanchenjunga Basecamp Trek
3. Kanchenjunga Base Camp Nango Pass Trek
4. Lumba Sumba Pass Trek
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Makalu Barun Area |
1. Makalu Basecamp Trek
2. Sherpeni Cole Pass Trek |
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Everest Region |
1. Everest Basecamp Trek
2. Gokyo Trek
3. Chho La Pass Trek
4. Gokyo Renjo La Pass Trek
5. Three Passes Trek
6. Everest View trek
7. Mera Peak Trek
8. Amphu Labtsha Pass |
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Rolwaling Region |
1. Rolwaling Trek
2. Tashi Labtsha Pass Trek |
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Panchpokhari Bhairabkunda Area |
Panchpokhari Trek |
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Helambu Region |
1. Helambu Trek
2. Goshaikunda Trek |
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Langtang Region |
1. Langtang Trek
2. Langtang Gosaikund Trek
3. Tamang Heritage Trek
4. Tamang Heritage Langtang Trek
5. Ganja La pass Trek
6. Till Man Pass |
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Ganesh Himal-Ruby Valley Area |
Ganesh Himal - Ruby Valley Trek |
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Manaslu Region |
1. Manaslu Circuit Trek
2. Manaslu - Tsum Valley Trek
3. Tsum Valley Trek |
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Annapurna Region |
1. Annapurna Circuit Trek
2. Nar Phu Annapurna Circuit Trek
3. Mesokanto / Tilicho Pass Trek
4. Poon Hill-ABC Trek
5. Khopra Trek
6. Mardi Himal Trek
7. Sikleh Tara Hill Trek |
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Mustang Region |
1. Upper Mustang Trek
2. Sarebung Pass Trek
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Dhaulagiri Region |
Round Dhaulagiri |
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Dolpo Region |
1. Upper Dolpo - Jomsom Trek
2. Upper Dolpo Trek
3. Lower Dolpo Trek
4. Kagmara Pass Trek |
|
Humla Region |
Humla Limi Valley Trek |
TIMS CARD
For safety all trekkers in Nepal must acquire the Trekkers’ Information Management Systems (TIMS) Card before trekking. TIMS Card is mandatory to ensure the safety and security of trekkers in the general trekking areas.
TIMS Card fees are as follows –
For Foreigner:
Group trekker:Nepali Rs. 2,000 (About US dollar 16) per trekking route per person per entry.
For SAARC Countries*:
Group trekker:Nepali RS. 1000 (About US Dollar Eight) per trekking route per person per entry.
The follwing details should be provided to obtain TIMS CARD and Natioal Park Permit.
1. passort size Photograph
2: Personal Details:
FIRST NAME:
MIDDLE NAME:
Family Name:
Passport No :
Gender:
Date of Birth:
Nationality:
Note: Diplomats are not charged for the Tims Card.
*SAARC Countries Name List:
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Afghanistan
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Bangladesh,
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Bhutan,
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India,
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Maldives,
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