Nepal trek permit and fees is a main and common question of a traveller before they start to trek. All foreigners are required to obtain the necessary permit to trek in Nepal. The permits requirements and their fees vary for each different area. Almost all of the trekking routes of Nepal are inside the protected area and conservation. Due to this, the Nepal government imposes some permits to preserve these things. Below we have mentioned three types of permits to trek in Nepal. you can also check the permit fees Permit fees of Nepal government
National Parks and Conservation Areas
To visit the National park and conservation area foreigners are required to take the national park permits. The revenue collection from these permits is used to maintain and preserve those areas. Such Area is Sagarmatha National park which is also known as a Khumbu area, all the people who go to the Everest region must take the national park permits. There are other trekking routes such as Annapurna base camp trek and Annapurna circuit trek which is also inside of Annapurna conservation area likewise Langtang trek also inside Langtang National park. Below 10 years child does not any permits to enter into the national park
Restricted Areas/control region area trek
Nepal government has announced and implemented to impose the special permit to enter in some specific area of Nepal. Those are also known as a restricted area and highly monitored by the government. Tourist is required to get permits from the immigration office of Nepal with the help of Government resisted trekking agency. You need to submit many application and company should be responsible for you during your trek days in Nepal. Some of this area is quite expensive while others are cheap as well. The most expensive permits are upper mustang and Upper Dolpo.
Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS)
there is another types of permit called trekkers information management system (TIMS) permit. this permit is required to trek all trek of Nepal. This is issued from Nepal Tourism Board with the help of Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN). TIMS keep the track record of foreign visitors in Nepal and respond in case of emergencies, such as a rescue and natural disaster.
The Nepal trek permit and fees are as below.
Annapurna region trekking permit fees and cost
Annapurna region is the main touristic region of Nepal. Near from pokhara, there are many trek routes such as Annapurna base camp trek, Annapurna circuit trek and many more.
| S.N | Description |
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| intro | All trekking routes in the Annapurna region, including the most popular Annapurna Base Camp and Annapurna circuit trek and many others are inside the Annapurna Conservation Area. All tourist should get the entry permit from the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) as well as a TIMS card to trek. |
| Permit Cost | ACAP try permit fee for foreigners: 3000 NPR (Approx. US $29) ACAP entry permit fee for SAARC nationals: 1000 NPR (10$) TIMS permit: 1,000 NPR (Approx. US $10) For SARC Nation 200 NPR |
| Where to Get | You can contact us to get the permit or if you like to trek alone you can go to Nepal tourism board Bhirkuti Mandap. You get ACCAP and TIMS at Bhirkuti Mandap |
| Trek routes | Annapurna base camp, Annapurna circuit trek, Poon hill trek, Khopra trek, Mardi Himal Trek, Mohare Danda trek, Lower Mustang trek |
Everest Region trek permit and fees
The most popular and iconic trek area of Nepal where the highest Himalayas are located. Also Known as a Khumbu Himalayan range.
| S.N | Description |
|---|---|
| intro | if you are going to Trek in Everest you are going to walk through the World heritage sites National Park, Sagarmatha National park. You are required to take the permits to trek here. |
| Permit cost | Everest National Park permits fees: 3000 NPR (Approx. US $29) SAARC nationals: 1000 NPR (10$) TIMS permit: 1,000 NPR (Approx. US $10) For SARC Nation: 200 NPR Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality: 20$ |
| Where to Get | Nepal trek hub manage the permits for you or, you can also take the permits at Jorsale while you go to Khumbu. Tims you get in Nepal tourism board or our office. |
| Trek routes | Everest base camp trek, Gokyo valley trek, Everest high pass trek, Renjola pass trek, Kongmala Pass trek, chola pass trek, Everest view trek all required permits |
Langtang trek permits cost
Another best trek region after Annapurna and Everest is Langtang, Located in the north of Kathmandu valley has some amazing trek route and it is also reach in natural vegetation.
| S.N | Description |
|---|---|
| intro | Langtang trek is known as short, best and easy trekking zone of Nepal. Trekkers who go to langtang need to take the entrance permits of Langtang National park. All trek is located inside Lantang national park. |
| Permit Cost | Langtang National park permits: 3000 NPR (Approx. US $29) TIMS permit: 1,000 NPR (Approx. US $10) |
| Where to Get | You can get the permits on the way to langtang trek, whereas you must take the TIMS permits at Kathmandu. Either you can take from us or you can take through Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) |
| Trek routes | Langtang Trek, Langtang Gosainkunda trek, Helambu Trek, Gosaikunda trek, Ganjala Pass trek |
Manaslu trek permit and fees
An alternative of Annapurna circuit is Manaslu trek. the least popular but the best trek routes of Nepal.
| S.N | Description |
|---|---|
| intro | Located in the northern part of Gorkha, Manaslu trek is surely the best trek route for Adventure holiday seekers. the trek goes inside Manaslu conservation area as well as this is also a Restricted area from Government. here are the trek permits fees and cost |
| Permit cost | Manaslu conservation area project permits: 3000 NPR (Approx. US $29) (special permits) September – November: USD 100 per person / week, USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week) (special permits) December – August: USD 75 per person / week, USD 10 per person / day (beyond 1 week) TIMS permit: 1,000 NPR (Approx. US $10) Annapurna conservation area project permits: 3000 NPR = 29$ |
| Where to Get | This is only issued from the Government registered trekking agency from Nepal immigration office. |
| Trek routes | Manaslu trek, Manaslu tsum valley trek, Rupinala pass trek and Tsum Valley trek |
Narphu trek permits cost
known as a hidden germs of Annapurna, Narphu is a unique and very nice place to trek in Nepal.
| S.N | Description |
|---|---|
| intro | Narphu trek is a best for people who wish to do Annapurna trek but seeking some challenge as well as peacefulness environment. The nrphu is hidden germs of nepal where there are Tibetan types of people lives and you can see their amazing cultures. This trek is totally inside Annapurna conservation area and government have also put in restriction zone. |
| Permit Cost | Annapurna conservation area projects permits: 3000 NPR (Approx. US $29) (special permits) September – November: USD 100 per person / week, USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week) (special permits) December – August: USD 75 per person / week, USD 10 per person / day (beyond 1 week) TIMS permit: 1,000 NPR (Approx. US $10) |
| Where to Get | Only from the Government Registered trekking agency from Nepal immigration office. |
| Trek routes | Narphu trek from Koto to phu Village then Nar village and cross the kang la pass 5320 meter |
Manaslu trek permit and fees
An alternative of Annapurna circuit is Manaslu trek. the least popular but the best trek routes of Nepal.
| S.N | Description |
|---|---|
| intro | Located in the northern part of Gorkha, Manaslu trek is surely the best trek route for Adventure holiday seekers. the trek goes inside Manaslu conservation area as well as this is also a Restricted area from Government. here are the trek permits fees and cost |
| Permit cost | Manaslu conservation area project permits: 3000 NPR (Approx. US $29) (special permits) September – November: USD 100 per person / week, USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week) (special permits) December – August: USD 75 per person / week, USD 10 per person / day (beyond 1 week) TIMS permit: 1,000 NPR (Approx. US $10) Annapurna conservation area project permits: 3000 NPR = 29$ |
| Where to Get | Nepal trek hub manage the permits for you or, you can also take the permits at Jorsale while you go to Khumbu. Tims you get in Nepal tourism board or our office. |
| Trek routes | Everest base camp trek, Gokyo valley trek, Everest high pass trek, Renjola pass trek, Kongmala Pass trek, chola pass trek, Everest view trek all required permits |