Trekking Permits in Nepal: A Complete Guide

Nepal requires various permits depending on which trekking region you visit. Here’s the complete list.

TIMS Card (Trekkers’ Information Management System)

Required for most treks except restricted areas. Two types: Independent TIMS (NPR 2000) for solo trekkers, and Group TIMS (NPR 1000 per person) for organized groups. Available at the Nepal Tourism Board in Kathmandu or Pokhara.

National Park Permits

Sagarmatha National Park (Everest region): NPR 3000 + NPR 2000 local tax (now collected at Monjo checkpoint).

Annapurna Conservation Area (ACAP): NPR 3000. Required for ABC, Annapurna Circuit, Poon Hill, Mardi Himal.

Langtang National Park: NPR 3000.

Shey Phoksundo National Park (Dolpo): NPR 3000.

Makalu Barun National Park (Mera Peak region): NPR 3000.

Restricted Area Permits

These treks require a licensed guide and minimum group size of 2:

• Manaslu: USD 100/week peak (Sep-Nov), USD 75/week off-peak. USD 15/day after first week.
• Upper Mustang: USD 500 for first 10 days, USD 50/day after.
• Upper Dolpo: USD 500 for first 10 days, USD 50/day after.
• Lower Dolpo: USD 90 for first 7 days, USD 15/day after.
• Kanchenjunga: USD 20/week for first 4 weeks.
• Tsum Valley: USD 35/week Sep-Nov, USD 25/week off-peak.
• Humla (Limi Valley): USD 50/week.

NMA Peak Permits (Trekking Peaks)

Island Peak: USD 70 spring, USD 35 autumn, USD 25 winter/summer.

Mera Peak: USD 70 spring, USD 35 autumn, USD 25 winter/summer.

Lobuche East: USD 70 spring, USD 35 autumn.

How to Get Permits

Most national park and TIMS permits can be obtained at the Nepal Tourism Board office in Kathmandu (Bhrikutimandap) or Pokhara (Lakeside). Restricted-area permits must be arranged through a licensed trekking agency — you cannot get these yourself.

Carry Your Permits

Printed copies are checked at multiple checkpoints along the trail. Keep your permits in a waterproof bag in your daypack.