Trekking Permit and Fee

Let me let you know that it is very important to take the permits if you enter some regions of Nepal for trekking. You will be charged a certain amount to obtain the permit to maintain the safety and beauty of wildlife and biodiversity. You need permits and permit fees in the following regions in Nepal for entry:

Annapurna Region

Annapurna region, which is one of the trekking destinations, is nowadays local people’s as well as tourists’s favorite trekking destinations. Trekkers need two permits:

Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP):

  • NPR 3,000, which is approximately USD 25, is required for foreigners.
  • You can get permits at the Nepal Tourism Board offices in Kathmandu and Pokhara.

Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) Card:

Everest Region

To enter the Everest Region for the Everest Base Camp trek, you require two permits:

Sagarmatha National Park Permit:

  • NPR 3,000, which is approximately USD 25 for foreigners.
  • You can get this permit at the starting point of the trek, nearby Lukla, or at the Nepal Tourism Board office in Kathmandu.

Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit:

  • NPR 2,000, which is approximately USD 20 for foreigners.
  • You can obtain this permit at the starting point of the trek, near Lukla.

 Upper Mustang

Restricted Area Permits (Special Permit):

  • USD 500 for the first 10 days and USD 50 for each additional day you stay.
  • You can obtain this permit through the Immigration Office in Kathmandu.

Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP):

  • NPR 3,000, which is approximately USD 25, is required for foreigners.
  • You can get permits at the Nepal Tourism Board offices in Kathmandu and Pokhara.

 Manaslu Region

Restricted Area Permits (Special Permit):

  • USD 100 for the first 7 days and USD 15 for each additional day of your stay from September to November. USD 75 for the first 7 days and USD 10 for each additional day of your stay from December to August.
  • You can get this permit from the Immigration Office in Kathmandu.

Manaslu Conservation Area Permit (MCAP):

  • NPR 3,000, which is approximately USD 25, is required for foreigners.
  • You can obtain these permits at the Nepal Tourism Board offices in Kathmandu and Pokhara.

Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP):

  • NPR 3,000, which is approximately USD 25, is required for foreigners.
  • You can get the permit at the Nepal Tourism Board offices in Kathmandu and Pokhara.

Langtang Valley

Langtang National Park Permit:

  • NPR 3,000, approximately equivalent to USD 25 for foreigners.
  • You can obtain this permit from the Nepal Tourism Board in Kathmandu.

The Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) card:

  • The Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) card fee is Rs. 2000, which is around USD 15.
  • You can obtain this card at the Trekking Agency Association of Nepal (TAAN) and trekking agencies.

Upper Dolpo

Upper Dolpo Restricted-Area Permit (Special Permit):

  • USD 500 for the first 10 days and USD 50 for each additional day you stay.
  • You can get this permit at the Immigration Office in Kathmandu.

Shey Phoksundo National Park Permit:

  • Nepali rupees are 3000, which is approximately USD 25 for foreigners.
  • You can get this permit from the Nepal Tourism Board in Kathmandu.

If you want to climb any other mountain peaks, the price will vary from season to season. If you are interested in climbing mountain peaks in any season, you can contact us or click here for detailed information.