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Trekking Permit in Nepal

Trekking permit in Nepal. Trekkers in Nepal are allowed to trek as FITs (free individual trekkers) or in groups of various sizes. However, there are certain trekking regions known as ‘Restricted Areas’ that are highly regulated by the Government of Nepal, and hence FITs are strictly forbidden. Trekking in these areas is allowed only upon acquiring a permit from the Department of Immigration.

Interested trekkers should contact the authorized trekking agencies for the Trekking permit in Nepal, who can apply for permits (on behalf of trekkers) at the Department of Immigration, fulfilling all the necessary formalities. Trekkers should be trekking in a group (of a minimum of two people) accompanied by a licensed trekking guide. Individual trekkers cannot apply for the permit.

There are different rates (trekking permit fees) applicable for different routes to acquire the permits. Visit the link for details. Permit fees are quoted in US dollars but payable in Nepali rupees. A trekking permit is not issued beyond the visa expiration date. Hence, trekkers must have a valid visa for a sufficient number of days covering their trekking schedule. For more detail on trekking permits in Nepal,

  • Trekkers in Nepal are allowed to trek as FIT

    Trekkers in Nepal are allowed to trek as FITs (free individual trekkers) or in groups of various sizes. However, there are certain trekking regions known as ‘Restricted Areas’ that are highly regulated by the Government of Nepal, and hence FITs are strictly forbidden. Trekking in these areas is allowed only upon acquiring a permit from the Department of Immigration.

    Interested trekkers should contact the authorized trekking agencies, who can apply for permits (on behalf of trekkers) at the Department of Immigration, fulfilling all the necessary formalities. Trekkers should be trekking in a group (of a minimum of two people) accompanied by a licensed trekking guide. Individual trekkers cannot apply for the special permit.

    There are different rates (trekking permit fees) applicable for different routes to acquire the permits. Visit the link for details. Permit fees are quoted in US dollars but payable in Nepali rupees. A trekking permit is not issued beyond the visa expiration date. Hence, trekkers must have a valid visa for a sufficient number of days covering their trekking schedule.

    A special trekking permit must be acquired from the Department of Immigration, Kalikasthan, Kathmandu, for trekking to areas that fall under the restricted zone. For more information, please log on to http://www.nepalimmigration.gov.np/post/notice-regarding-visa-fee-updates.

    • Trekking in any area or along any route except the specified area of route shall be deemed to be a violation of the law.
    • The trekking permit should be kept with the trekker while trekking.
    • The trekking permit has to be shown to immigration employees or police on request.

  • Conditions to be followed by Trekkers

    1. 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.
    2. Individual trekking in restricted areas is strictly forbidden. There should be a minimum of two trekkers.
    3. 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.
    4. Trekkers should trek only on the specified or designated route as per the trekking permit. They are not allowed to change routes. The concerned trekking agency or trekking guide accompanying the group must not let trekkers change the route.
    5. Trekkers should comply with instructions given by authorized officials in the trekking zone (restricted area).
    6. Mountaineers with expedition permits should also get trekking permits if they have to pass through restricted areas to climb peaks. In this case, they do not need to pay fees for the trekking permit.

  • Authorized agencies can apply for trekking permits along with following documents

    • Online application form (trekkers) Link to the Trekking Permit Application
    • Copy of Passport
    • A copy of a valid visa sufficient to cover trekking days
    • Name lists of trekkers
    • Program Schedule for Trekking
    • Guarantee letter of agency
    • Agreement with the Agency
    • Tax clearance certificate from Trekking Agency
    • Documents relating to the insurance of the trekkers (foreign nationals) and Nepalese staff accompanying the trekkers
    • A license issued by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Civil Aviation to operate a trekking business
    • A license issued by Nepal Rastra Bank allows the exchange of foreign currencies.
    • Program schedule for trekking
    • Registration Certificate for Permanent Account Number
    • Voucher of bank payment (fees) for permits

  • Special Trekking Permit Cost In Nepal

    S.No. Regions/VDCs Permit Fee
    Upper Mustang

    1. Lomanthang Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5)
    2. Lo-Ghekar Damodarkunda Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5)
    3. Baragung Muktichetra 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)
    Upper Dolpa

    1. Dolpo Buddha Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 4 to 6)
    2. Shey Phoksundo Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 7)
    3. 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)
    Gorkha Manaslu Area

    1. 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)
    Humla

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

    USD 10 per person / day (beyond 1 week)
    Taplejung

    1. Phantanglung Rural Municipality (All areas of ward nos. 6 and 7)
    2. Mikwakhola Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 5)
    3. 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)
    Lower Dolpa Area

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

    USD 5 per person /week ( beyond 1 week)
    Dolakha

    1. Gaurishankhar Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 9)
    2. Bighu Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1)
    		 USD 20 per person/ week
    Gorkha Tsum Valley Area

    Sirdibas-Lokpa-Chumling-Chekampar-Nile-Chule

    1. 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)
    Sankhuwasabha

    1. Bhotkhola Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5)
    2. 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)
    Solukhumbu

    1. Khumbu Pasang Lahmu 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)
    Rasuwa

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

    1. Narpa Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5)
    2. 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)
    Bajhang

    1. 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)
    Mugu

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

    USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week)
    Darchula

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

    USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week)

  • All trekkers must obtain TIMS Card before trekking.

    For safety, all trekkers in Nepal must acquire the Trekkers’ Information Management Systems (TIMS) Card before trekking. The TIMS Card is mandatory to ensure the safety and security of trekkers in the general trekking areas. Travel insurance is essential to acquire permission for trekking in Nepal and to obtain the TIMS Card.

    Fees, a photocopy of your passport, and passport-sized photographs are required to obtain a TIMS card from the Tourist Service Center, Bhrikutimandap, the Trekking Agencies’ Association Nepal (TAAN) Office in Maligaon, and government-registered trekking companies in Kathmandu and Pokhara. A TIMS card can also be obtained from the TIMS counter at the NTB Regional Office in Pokhara.

    TIMS Card fees are as follows: group trekker: NRs. 1,000; free individual trekker (FIT): NRs. 2,000 per trekking route per person per entry.

    For SAARC countries, TIMS Card fees are as follows: Group trekker: NRs. 300; FITs: NRs. 600 per trekking route per person per entry. Part of the collection will go into maintaining the trekkers’ database and in the rescue of trekkers in need of emergency services.

    Diplomats are not charged for the card.

    TIMS counter office hours at the Tourist Service Center, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu, are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 7 days a week. The counter remains open on Saturdays and public holidays as well.

  • Park entry permit

    Entrance fees must be paid to enter protected areas of Nepal.

    A park entry permit must be obtained to enter protected areas. Park entry fees may be paid at the Tourist Service Center, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu, or at the entry points. Please refer to the table below for details about payment. Please note that the information below is as per the information provided by the concerned department. Any difference or discrepancy can be reported at [email protected]. Updates will be made after verification from official sources.

    SN. National Parks/ Wildlife Reserve/ Conservation Areas Nepali SAARC Foreigners Child discount
    National Parks that are designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites (Natural)
    1 Chitwan National Park NRs. 150 per person per entry NRs. 1,000 per person per entry NRs. 2,000 per person per entry Below 10 yrs free
    2 Sagarmatha National Park NRs. 100 per person per entry NRs. 1,500 per person per entry NRs. 3,000 per person per entry Below 10 yrs free
    Other National Parks
    3 Banke National Park NRs. 100 per person per entry NRs. 750 per person per entry NRs. 1,500 per person per entry Below 10 yrs free
    4 Bardia National Park NRs. 100 per person per entry NRs. 750 per person per entry NRs. 1,500 per person per entry Below 10 yrs free
    5 Khaptad National Park NRs. 100 per person per entry NRs. 500 per person per entry NRs. 1,500 per person per entry Below 10 yrs free
    6 Langtang National Park NRs. 100 per person per entry NRs. 1,500 per person per entry NRs. 3,000 per person per entry Below 10 yrs free
    7 Makalu-Barun National Park NRs. 100 per person per entry NRs. 1,500 per person per entry NRs. 3,000 per person per entry Below 10 yrs free
    8 Parsa National Park NRs. 100 per person per entry NRs. 750 per person per entry NRs. 1,500 per person per entry Below 10 yrs free
    9 Rara National Park NRs. 100 per person per entry NRs. 1,500 per person per entry NRs. 3,000 per person per entry Below 10 yrs free
    10 Shey-Phoksundo National Park NRs. 100 per person per entry NRs. 1,500 per person per entry NRs. 3,000 per person per entry Below 10 yrs free
    11 Shivapuri- Nagarjun National Park NRs. 100 per person per entry NRs. 600 per person per entry NRs. 1,000 per person per entry Below 10 yrs free
    12 Shuklaphanta National Park NRs. 100 per person per entry NRs. 750 per person per entry NRs. 1,500 per person per entry Below 10 yrs free
    Wildlife Reserve
    13 Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve NRs. 100 per person per entry NRs. 750 per person per entry NRs. 1,500 per person per entry Below 10 yrs free
    Conservation Areas
    14 Api Nampa Conservation Area NRs. 100 per person per entry NRs. 500 per person per entry NRs. 2,000 per person per entry Below 10 yrs free
    15 Annapurna Conservation Area NRs. 100 per person per entry NRs. 1,000 per person per entry NRs. 3,000 per person per entry Below 10 yrs free
    16 Blackbuck Conservation Area NRs. 100 per person per entry NRs. 500 per person per entry NRs. 2,000 per person per entry Below 10 yrs free
    17 Gaurishanker Conservation Area NRs. 100 per person per entry NRs. 1,000 per person per entry NRs. 3,000 per person per entry Below 10 yrs free
    18 Kanchenjunga Conservation Area NRs. 100 per person per entry NRs. 500 per person per entry NRs. 2,000 per person per entry Below 10 yrs free
    19 Manaslu Conservation Area NRs. 100 per person per entry NRs. 1,000 per person per entry NRs. 3,000 per person per entry Below 10 yrs free
    Hunting Reserve
    20 Dhorpatan NRs. 100 per person per entry NRs. 1,500 per person per entry NRs. 3,000 per person per entry Below 10 yrs free

  • Entry Fees for Sites in Kathmandu Valley

    Check for entry fees to heritage sites, museums, and other places to include in your city tour.

    Entry fees must be paid to enter heritage sites, museums, etc. at the entry point. Positive discriminatory entry fees are applicable to most of the sightseeing spots, i.e., different fees for Nepali (visitors and students), SAARC, and third-country (other than SAARC) visitors.

    Please refer to the table below for details about payment. Please note that the information below is based on the information provided by the concerned departments. Any difference or discrepancy can be reported at [email protected]. Updates will be made after verification from official sources.

    Entry Fees for Sites in Kathmandu Valley
    Site Foreign Nationals SAARC Nationals Chinese Nepalese Contact Number Remarks
    Kathmandu Durbar Square including Tribhuvan Museum NPR 1000 NPR 150 NPR 1000 Free 01-4268969
    01-4269452    		 Below 10 years free
    National Museum, Chauni, Kathmandu NPR 150 (NPR 100 for camera, NPR 200 for video camera) NPR 50 (NPR 75 for camera, NPR 150 for video camera) NPR 150 (NPR 100 for camera, NPR 200 for video camera) Students:NPR10; Others: NPR 25 (NPR 50 for camera and NPR100 for video camera) 01-4271504
    01-4271478    		 Closed on Tuesdays and Public Holidays. Open for half day on Mondays from (10:30 am to 2 pm)
    Patan Durbar Square including Patan Museum NPR 1,000 NPR 250 NPR 1,000 Students with letter from school : NPR 10; Student Card Discoount: NPR20; Others: NPR30 Entry fees for Nepalese are applicable only for Patan Museum
    Patan Golden Temple NPR 50 NPR 20 NPR 50 Free 01-5534595
    01-5540227    		 Closed on Buddha Jayanti
    Bhaktapur Durbar Square US$ 15 or NPR 1,500 NPR 500 NPR 500 Free 01-6612249 Below 10 years free. For groups from 11-20, one tour leader can enter free.
    National Art Museum, Bhaktapur NPR 150 (NPR 100 for camera, NPR 200 for video camera) NPR 50 (NPR 50 for camera, NPR 150 for video camera) NPR 150 (NPR 100 for camera, NPR 200 for video camera) Students: NPR10; Others: NPR25 (NPR 50 for camera, NPR 100 for video camera) 01-6610004 Closed on Tuesdays. The fee includes wood carving and brass and bronze museum in Dattrareya Square.
    Swayambhu Stupa NPR 200 NPR 50 NPR 200 Free 01-4281889
    01-4277236    		 Below 10 years free.
    Bauddha Stupa NPR 400 NPR 100 NPR 400 Free 01-4489257 Below 10 years free.
    Pashupatinath Temple NPR 1,000 per day per entry NPR 1,000. Free for Indian Nationals NPR 1,000 Free 01-4462767
    01-4470340    		 Tourists can view the temple from the back premises.
    Changunarayan Temple NPR 300 NPR 100 NPR 300 Free 01-5090958
    Ethnographic Museum, NTB, Bhrikutimandap NPR 200 NPR 100 NPR 100 Students: NPR 15; Others: NPR 30 01-4256909
    Extension no. 172
    Garden of Dreams, Katmandu NPR 200 NPR 200 NPR 200 NPR 100 01-4425340
    01-4425341    		 Below 5 years free. NPR 50 fro 5-11 years. 25% discount for a group of 10 pax.
    Godawari Park NPR 200 (NPR 150 for children below 10 years) NPR 57 (NPR 23 for children below 10 years) NPR 100 (NPR 50 for children below 10 years) NPR 34 (NPR 12 for children below 10 years) 01-5174246 Student 50% discount.
    Central Zoo NPR 250 (NPR150 for children 4-12 years ) NPR 250 (NPR 150 for children 4-12 years ) NPR 250 (NPR 150 for children 4-12 years ) NPR 50 (NPR 25 for children 4-12 years) Nepali Students: NPR 30;
    Entry Fees for Sites in Lumbini
    Site Foreign Nationals SAARC Nationals Chinese Nepalese Contact Number Remarks
    Lumbini NPR 200 NPR 100 NPR 200 Free 071-580189
    071-580200    		 NPR 16 for Indians.
    Lumbini Museum NPR 50 NPR 50 NPR 50 NPR 10 01-580318 Closed on Tuesdays
    Kapilvastu Museum NPR 10 NPR 5 NPR 10 NPR 2 Closed on Tuesdays
    Entry Fees for Sites in Chitwan
    Site Foreign Nationals SAARC Nationals Chinese Nepalese Contact Number Remarks
    Chitwan National Park NPR 1,500 per day per entry +13% VAT NPR 750 per day per entry+13% VAT NPR 1,500 per day per entry+13% VAT NPR 100+13% VAT 056-621069 Elephant ride fare – Foreigner: NPR 2,500; SAARC: NPR 1,500; Nepali NPR 500
    Chitwan Elephant Breeding Camp NPR 50 NPR 25 NPR 50 NPR 10 056-580154
    Tharu Cultural Museum, Chitwan NPR 25 NPR 15 NPR 25 NPR 10 056-580121 Below 10 years free.

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