All trekkers require a permit in order to trek in Nepal. Most of the region comes under Conservation areas or National park areas. In order to trek through region you will need entrance fee or permits. There is also few restricted areas whose permit is issued by Department of Immigration. The national park and conservation area permit is issued by office located at Department of Tourism.
Lately, most of the permit is issued online with the portal given by Government of Nepal to the tour operators or trekking companies. Most region of Nepal works now with digital E-Permit issued by government.
01) Areas of lower Dolpa :-
For the first 4 weeks per week per person US$ 10 and after 4 weeks per week per person US$ 20.
02) Taplejung District (Kanchenjanga Region):-
Areas of Olangchunggola, Lelep, Papung and Yamphudin Village Development Committee. For the first 4 weeks per week per person US$ 10 and After 4 weeks per week per person US$ 20
03) Sankhuwasabha District (Makalu Region):-
Areas of Kimathanka, Chepuwa, Hatiya and Pawakhola Village Development Committee. For the first 4 weeks per week per person US$ 10 and After 4 weeks per week per person US$ 20
04) Sagarmatha National Park (Everest Region):-
Entry fee for foreigners NRs: 3000 per person per entry.
Entry fee for SAARC NRs: 1500 per person per entry.
05) Annapurna Conservation Area (Everest Region):-
Entry fee for foreigners NRs: 3000 per person per entry.
Entry fees for Indian passport holders rs.1000 per entry.
06) Rasuwa District: -
Thuman and Tingure per week per person US$ 10.
07) Manang District: -
Areas of Nar, Phu, and Northern area of Tilche Village of Thochhe Village Development Committee for September to November per week per person US$ 90 and December to August per week per person US$ 75.
08) Mugu District: -
Areas of Mugu, Dolpu, Pulu and Bhangri. For the first 7 days per person US $90 and After 7 days per day per person US $15.
09) Bajhang District: -
Areas of Kanda, Saipal, Dhuli. For the first 7 days per person US $90 and After 7 days per day per person US $15.
10) Darchula District :-
Areas of Byas Village Development Committee. For the first 7 days per person US $ 90 and After 7 days per day per person US $ 15.
11) Upper Mustang and Upper Dolpa District: -
Upper Mustang and Upper Dolpo has to pay US $ 50 per day per person.
12) Gorkha District (Manaslu Area): -
Trekker in Manasulu Region needs to pay US $ 70 for a week and US $ 10 per person for each extra day during September to November. However, only US $ 50 is charged per trekker per week during December to August and additional US $ 7 per trekker per each extra day.
13) Humla District (Simikot and Yari): -
permit fee for Humla (Simikot-Yari) has been fixed at US $ 50 per person per week and US $ 7 per person per extra day.
TIMS card is for your safety.
With the distinction of Nepal as a trekking destination and its growing charm, a provision of the Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) has been implemented to ensure safety and security of the trekkers and to control illegal trekking operations.
Organized Trekkers: Trekking companies will collect trekkers’ data and enter it in the central database and will provide trekkers with a TIMS card after paying fee prescribed above.
Documents Required
To obtain TIMS Card you need copy of:
a) Passport.
b) two (2) Passport-size Photographs.
Why is TIMS Necessary?
The following considerations have been taken into account in the process of issuing TIMS:
All important details regarding trekkers and trekking routes shall be maintained in a computerized Database Management System, which can be useful for the trekkers’ safety and security. In order to help carry out search and rescue operations for trekkers in case of natural calamities and other accidents by means of Authentic Information Service. To maintain a record system that includes personal details of trekkers, trekking area, trekking routes, handling agencies, duration, etc. The data generated from the system will be useful to all concerned stakeholders such as tourism organizations, Government agencies, diplomatic missions, tour operators, research institute, etc.
Unauthorized trekking operations will be controlled, thus, resulting in better management of trekking services, which will not only benefit trekkers and field staff, but also trekking companies and Government agencies. Occasional untoward incidents will also be better prevented. Plus, TIMS will upgrade the service standard and will contribute to better management of sustainable mountain tourism development in Nepal.
Terms and Conditions:
This entry permit is valid for single entry only and is non refundable, non-transferable. The permit holder can enter the designated places within the Conservation Area.
Person entering the Conservation Area shall abide by the National Park and Wildlife Conservation Act, 2029 B.S. (1973) and the Regulations made under this Act.
This Entry Permit must be carried during the entire trip and should be shown if concerned personnel of the Conservation Area want to check it.
