Trekking Permits
Foreign trekkers are required to obtain specific permits and registrations to go trekking in Nepal. The requirements and fees are different for each area. Most trekking destinations in Nepal are located in areas that are protected for environmental or cultural purposes, from national parks and conservation areas to restricted areas. As of August 2015, all foreign trekkers are required to trek with a Nepali guide or porter registered with the Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN) in Nepal’s national parks, conservation areas, and restricted areas.
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Trekking Route |
For SAARC Country | For Other Country |
Remarks |
| Annapurna Conservation Area Trek | Nrs. 1000/Person | Nrs. 3000/Person | Nrs. 100/Person for Nepalese Citizen. |
| Manaslu Conservation Area Trek | Nrs. 1000/Person | Nrs. 3000/Person | Nrs. 100/Person for Nepalese Citizen. |
| Kanchenjunga Conservation Area Trek | Nrs. 1000/Person | Nrs. 3000/Person | Nrs. 100/Person for Nepalese Citizen. |
| Upper Dolpo Trek | For the first 10 days USD 500/Person, and after 10 days USD 50/Person or equivalent foreign currency. For other nationals (other than SAARC countries) Nepali rupees 3390/Person. | ||
| Lower Dolpo Trek | USD 20/Week/Person or equivalent convertible foreign currency. USD 5/Person/Week beyond 1 Week. | ||
| Upper Mustang Trek | For the first 10 days USD 500/Person, and after 10 days USD 50/Person or equivalent foreign currency. | ||
| Lowe Mustang Trek | For the first 10 days USD 500/Person, and after 10 days USD 50/Person or equivalent foreign currency. | ||
| Manaslu Region Trek | From September to November USD 100/Person/Week and after 7 days USD 15/Person/Day or equivalent foreign currency.
From December to August USD 75/Person/Week and after 7 days USD 10/Person/Day or equivalent foreign currency. |
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| Tsum Valley in Manaslu Trek | From September to November USD 40/Person/Week and after 7 days USD 7/Person/Day or equivalent foreign currency.
From December to August USD 30/Person/Week and after 7 days USD 7/Person/Day or equivalent foreign currency |
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| Mugu District Areas of Mugu, Dolpu, Pulu, and Bhangri Trek | For the first 7 days USD 100/Person and after 7 days USD 15/Person/Day. | ||
| Nar and Phu Area Trek | From September to November USD 100/Person/Week and From December to August USD 75/Person/Week or equivalent foreign currency. | ||
| Gaurishankar and Lamabagar area Trek | USD 10/Person/Week or Equivalent Convertible Foreign Currency. | ||
| Rasuwa District Trek | USD 20/Person/Week or Equivalent Convertible Foreign Currency. | ||
| Simikot and Yari Area Trek | For the first 7 days USD 50/Person and after 7 days USD 10/Person/Day. | ||
| Sankhuwasabha Area Trek | For the first Four Weeks USD 20/Person and after Four Weeks USD 25/Person/Day. | ||
| Kanchanjanga Region Trek | USD 10/Person/Week or Equivalent Convertible Foreign Currency. | ||
| Bajhang District Area Trek | For the first 7 days USD 90/Person and after 7 days USD 15/Person/Day or Equivalent Convertible Foreign Currency. | ||
| Darchula District Area Trek | For the first 7 days USD 90/Person and after 7 days USD 15/Person/Day or Equivalent Convertible Foreign Currency. | ||
Where to get the permit:
Kathmandu: Permits and TIMS cards can be purchased in the Nepal Tourism Board Office on Pradarshani Marg, Kathmandu, Tel: +977 1 4256909.
Pokhara: Permits can also be purchased in Pokhara at the Nepal Tourism Board Service Center in Damside or at the ACAP entry permit counter in Besisahar, Lamjung. TIMS cards can also be purchased from the TAAN Lakeside office in Santi Patan, Pokhara.
*If you book with a trekking agency they will arrange these for you.
