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Trekking Permit & Fees

Trekking Permits and TIMS:

You do not require a trekking permit to trek in most parts of Nepal. However, there are some restricted areas where you must get a trekking permit (the authorization of the Government of Nepal) in order to visit them. Some permits are required in advance while some have to be taken on the spot. If one plans to trek in two different restricted areas, then two different permits are required.

Since 2008, a new trekking system called TIMS (Trekking Information Management System) has been implemented for trekking passes in all major trekking regions.This is to make sure that the authorities know if a trekker goes missing or need rescuing. If you’ve booked an organized tour, your trekking agency will organize the TIMS card for you (blue TIMS card, 10 US$).Independent trekkers can get their card (green TIMS card, 20 US$) from the Nepal Tourism Board offices in Kathmandu and Pokhara, or through the Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN), which has offices in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Always remember to carry your passport and you TIMS card with you while traveling.

Price details for trekking permits imposed by the Government of Nepal :-

SN Trekking Region Permit Fee
01 Dolpa District
I) Lower Dolpo
II) Upper Dolpo
Per week per person US$ 10.00 or equivalent convertible foreign currency

For the first 10 days per person US$ 500.00 and after 10 days per day per person US$ 50.00 or equivalent convertible foreign currency

02 Mustang District For the first 10 days per person US$ 500.00 and after 10 days per day per person US$ 50.00 or equivalent convertible foreign currency
03 Gorkha District
I) Round Manaslu 

II)    Chhekampar & Chunchet VDC

From September to November per week per person US$ 70.00 and after 7 days per day per person US$ 10.00
From December to August per week per person US$ 50.00 and after 7 days per day per person US$ 7.00 or equivalent convertible foreign currency.
From September to November per week per person US$ 35.00 for first 8 days.
From December to August per week per person US$ 25.00 for first 8 days or equivalent convertible foreign currency.
04 Taplejung District
Kanchenjunga region
Per week per person US$ 10.00 or equivalent convertible foreign currency
05 Dolakha District
(Gaurishankar&Lamabagar
Per week per person US$ 10.00 or equivalent convertible foreign currency
06 Humla District
(Simikot&Yari)
For the first 7 days per person US$ 50.00 and after 7 days per day per person US$ 7.00 or equivalent convertible foreign currency
07 Rasuwa District
Thuman&Timure
Per week per person US$ 10.00 or equivalent convertible foreign currency
08 Sankhuwasabha District
Makalu region
For the first 4 weeks per week per person US$ 10.00 and after 4 weeks per week per person US$ 20.00 or equivalent convertible foreign currency.
09 Solukhumbu District
All the north-west area way from Thame to Nangpala
For the first 4 weeks per week per person US$ 10.00 and after 4 weeks per week per person US$ 20.00 or equivalent convertible foreign currency.
10 Manang District
Nar-Phu valley and Northern area of Tilche village of Thochhe village
From September to November per week per person US$ 90.00 or equivalent convertible foreign currency
From December to August per week per person US$ 75.00  or equivalent convertible foreign currency
11 Mugu District
Areas of Mugu, Dolpo, Pulu&Bhangri
For the first 7 days per person US$ 90.00 and after 7 days per person US$15.00 or equivalent convertible foreign currency
12 Baijang District
Areas of Kanda, Saipal, Dhuli
For the first 7 days per person US$ 90.00 and after 7 days per person US$ 15.00 or equivalent convertible foreign currency
13 Darachula District
Areas of ByasVDC
For the first 7 days per person US$ 90.00 and after 7 days per person US$15.00 or equivalent convertible foreign currency

Note:

  • To get a group trekking permit, an application form along with other relevant documents should be submitted through any of the registered trekking agency of Nepal.
  • Trekking fees can be paid in Nepalese currency. Notwithstanding anything written above,Indian citizens can pay in Nepalese currency equivalent to US Dollars.

Permit for trekking peaks:

Group “A” NMA Expedition Peaks

S.N

Name of Mountain

Height(m)

Himalayan Range

District

Caravan Route

1 Mt.Cholatse 6440 Mahalangur Solukhumbu -Lukla-Namche-Pheriche-BC
2 Mt.Machermo 6237 Mahalangur Solukhumbu -Lukla-Namche-Gokya-BC
3 Mt.KyazoRi 6186 Mahalangur Solukhumbu -Lukla-Namche-Gokya-Bc
4 Mt.Nirekha 6186 Mahalangur Solukhumbu -Lukla-Namche-Gokya-Bc
5 Mt.LangsisaRi 6427 Jugal Rasuwa Dhunche-Lantang-Langshis-ABC
6 Mt.Ombigaichen 6340 Mahalangur Solukhumbu -Lukla-Namche-Gokyo-BC
7 Mt.Bokta 6143 Kanchenjunga Dolakha Charikot-Simigaon-beding-BC
8 Mt.Chekijo 6257 Gaurishankar Dolakha Charikot-Simigaon-beding-BC
9 Mt.PhariLapcha 6017 Mahalangur Solukhumbu -Lukla-Namche-Machermo-BC
10 Mt.Lobuja West 6145 Mahalangur Solukhumbu -Lukla-Merala-BC
11 Mt.Larkya Peak 6249 Manaslu Gorkha Gorkha-Samagoun-LamjungBc
12 Mt.ABI 6097 Mahalangur Solukhumbu Lukla-Merala-BC
13 Mt.YubraHimal 6035 Langtang Rasuwa Dhunche-Legberi BC
14 Mt.Yala 5732 Langtang Rasuwa Ktm-Dhunche-Langtang-Bc
15 Mt.ChhukungRi 5550 Mahalangur Solukhumbu Ktm-Lukla-Namche-BC

Fee Structure for Group “A” NMA Peaks
Royalty for up to seven members (U.S Dollars) 500.00
Royalty for each additional member up to 12 person (U.S. Dollars) 100.00

Group “B” NMA Climbing Peaks

S.N

Name of Peaks

Height(m)

Himal

Region

Route

1 ShiguChuli(fluted peak) 6501 Annapurna Himal Gandaki ktm-pokhara-Tilkedhunga-Ghorepani-Tadhaani
2 Mera Peak 6654 Khumbu Himal Sagarmatha ktm-jiri-shivalaya-Bhandar-sete- junbasi-Nunthala- kharikhola-poyanbung-chadrabu- kothe-thangna-khar
3 KusumKangru 6367 Khumbu Himal Sagarmatha ktm-lukla-namcheThame-Khumjung-B.C.
4 Kwandge 6011 Khumbu Himal Sagarmatha Ktm-Lukla-Merala-Randimng-Hunde-B.C.
5 Chulu West 6419 Manang Gandaki Ktm-Besisahar-Ngadi-Jagat-Dharapani
6 Imja-tse(Island Peak) 6160 Khumbu Himal Sagarmatha ktm-Lukla-Namche-Tyangboche-Pangpoche-Dingboche-chhukang-B.C.
7 Pharchamo 6187 Rolwaling Himal Janakpur Ktm-Dolkha-siguti-jagat-simigaon-Chagebukharka-Beding-Na-B.C.
8 Lobuje 6119 Khumbu Himal Sagarmatha Ktm-Lukla-Namche-Thame-RermoPokhari-Gokya-dzonghla-B.C.
9 Ramdung 5925 Rolwaling Himal Janakpur Ktm-dolkha-Siguti-GongerDoranangbu-Beding-Na-Kabung-Kydug-Kongma-Drolmaban- TashiLapcha-B.C.
10 Pisang 6091 Manang Gandaki Ktm-Beshisahar-Bahundanda-Chamja-Bagarchhap-Chame- Pisang B.C.
11 TharpuChuli (Tent Peak) 5663 Annapurna Himal Gandaki ktm-Pokhara-Dhampus-Langdrung- Ghandrung-Chomoro-Kuldi-B.C.
12 Khongma-tse(Mehar Peak) 5849 KhumbuHimal Sagarmatha Ktm-Lukla-Namche-Dole-Mechermo-gokyo-Dughala-B.C.
13 Ganja-la Chuli(Naya Kanga) 5844 LangtangHimal Bagmati Ktm-Dhunche-SysbruGoan- Lama hotel-KyanjinGomba-Ganjala B.C.
14 Pokhalde 5806 KhumbuHimal Sagarmatha Ktm-Lukla-Namche-Dole-Gokya-Na-ThagnaCholapass B.C.
15 Mardi Himal 5587 Annapurna Himal Gandaki Ktm-Pokhara-Hyangia-Dhiprang- Kharka-Mardi Basi Camp
16 Paldor 5896 LangtangHimal Bagmati Ktm-Dhading-Ankhukhola-Rigaon-Jaralang-Sertung-Krarka-somdang

Fee Structure for Group “B” NMA Peaks

Group Size Rate US$ Additional P/P US$
1-4 persons 350.00 only
5-8 persons 350.00 plus 40.00(per person)
9-12 persons 510.00 plus 25.00(per person)
Note:Maximum number of members in a team is 12.

Garbage deposit for all 33 NMA Peaks

An amount of US$250.00 should be deposited to NMA as garbage deposit to get permit to all 33 NMA peaks. The refund will be given as per the provisions made by NMA.

National Park and Conservation Fees:-

There are certain regions in which are considered to be National Parks and Conservation Areas. In order to enter these regions, you need to pay a small amount of fee. Here is the listing of those regions and their respective fees.

National Parks and Wildlife Conservation fee Structure.

SN Name of Protected Areas Entry Fee
01 Manaslu Conservation Area Rs. 3,000.00
02 Annapurna Conservation Area Rs. 2,000.00
03 Kanchenjunga Conservation Area Rs. 2,000.00
04 Langtang National Park Rs. 3,000.00
05 Sagarmatha National Park Rs. 3,000.00
06 Rara National Park Rs. 3,000.00
07 Shey-Phoskundo National Park Rs. 3,000.00
08 Makalu Barun National Park Rs. 3,000.00
09 Khaptad National Park Rs. 3,000.00
10 KoshiTappu Wild Reserve Rs.  1000.00
11 Shivapuri National Park Rs.    250.00

Note: To get a group trekking permit, an application form with other relevant documents should be submitted through any registered trekking agency of Nepal.

Trekking Permit Issuing Office: Dept. of Immigration, Bhirkutimandap, Kathmandu.