Nepal Trekking Permit and Fees 2024

Trekking permits are compulsory for all international travelers, whether he/she is in a group or solo. Trekking permit costs vary depending on the trekking areas and permit types. One should obtain several permits, depending on their trekking destinations.

  • TIMS card (Trekkers Information Management System)

  • National Park permit

  • Conservation area permit

  • Restricted area permit

These permits are issued by different Government bodies and associations such as the Nepal Tourism Board(NTB), Trekking Agencies of Association of Nepal (TAAN), the Department of Immigration Office, and the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC). 

Nepal Trekking Permit Fees for 2024

 TIMS Card Cost

A TIMS card is mandatory for all foreigners trekking in Nepal. But its cost varies based on whether you are solo or in a group as well as nationality.

For Foreigner

Group trekker: NRP 1000 (About USD 8) 

Individual Trekker: NRP 2000 (About USD 15)   

For SAARC Countries

Group trekker: NRP 300 

Individual Trekker: NRP 600 

Require documents to get TIMS Card: Passport Details, trip itinerary, and 2 passport-size photo

National Park Permit Fees in Nepal

National Park Permit fees in Nepal vary according to the specific National Park regions. There are 12 National Parks, one hunting reserve, and one wildlife reserve. region, with its own set of permit fees. Here, these National Parks are breakdown along with permit fees:

National Park/ Wildlife reserves

For foreigners 

For SAARC countries

Chitwan National Park

NRP 2000

NRP 1000

Sagarmatha National Park

NRP 3000

NRP 1500

Langtang National Park

NRP 3000

NRP 1500

Bardiya National Park

NRP 1500

NRP 750

Banke National Park

NRP 1500

NRP 750

Khaptad National Park

NRP 1500

NRP 500

Shivapuri-Nagarjuna National Park

NRP 1000

NRP 600

Rara National Park

NRP 3000

NRP 1500

Parsa National Park

NRP 1500

NRP 750

Makalu-Barun National Park

NRP 3000

NRP 1500

Shey-Phoksundo National Park

NRP 3000

NRP 1500

Shuklaphanta National Park

NRP 1500

NRP 750

Dhorpatan hunting reserves

NRP 3000

NRP 1500

Koshi Tappu Wildlife reserves

NRP 1500

NRP 750

Conservation Area Permit Fees in Nepal

Similar to National Park permit fees, Conservation area permit fees are also designated on respective to six conservation areas in Nepal. These 6 Conservation areas of Nepal are breakdown along with their permit cost:

Conservation Areas of Nepal

For foreigners 

For SAARC countries

Annapurna Conservation Area

NRP 3000

NRP 1000

Gaurishankar Conservation Area

NRP 2000

NRP 1000

Manaslu Conservation Area

NRP 3000

NRP 1000

Kanchenjunga Conservation Area

NRP 3000

NRP 500

Blackbuck Conservation Area

NRP 2000

NRP 500

Api Nampa Conservation Area

NRP 2000

NRP 500

Restricted Area Permit ( Special Permits)

A restricted area permit (RAP), also known as a special permit applies to both FIT (Free Individual Trekkers) and group trekkers. These 'Restricted Areas' or ‘Controlled Areas’ are highly regulated by the Government of Nepal, and Solo travelers are strictly prohibited from entering these areas.

Restricted Areas and Permit Fees in Nepal

Restricted Areas in Nepal

Permit Fees

Upper Mustang and Upper Dolpa

USD500 per person  (for the first 10 days)

USD 50 per person/Day  ( beyond 10 days)

Manaslu Area

September – November

USD 100 per person/week

USD 15 per person/day (beyond 1 week)

December – August

USD 75 per person/week

USD 10 per person/day (beyond 1 week)

Tsum Valley Area

September – November

USD 40 per person/week

USD 7 per person/day (beyond 1 week)

December – August

USD 30 per person/week

USD 7 per person/day (beyond 1 week)

Narphu Valley

September – November

USD 100 per person/week

USD 15 per person/day (beyond 1 week)

December – August

USD 75 per person/week

USD 15 per person/day (beyond 1 week)

Humla

USD 50 per person/week

USD 10 per person/day (beyond 1 week)

Taplejung 

USD 20 per person/week  (for the first 4 weeks)

USD 25 per person/week  ( beyond 4 weeks)

Lower Dolpa Area

USD 20 per person/week 

USD 5 per person /day  ( beyond 1 week)

Lapche Valley and Tashi Lapcha Pass (Dolakha)

USD 20 per person/week 

Makalu Area (Sankhuwasabha)

USD 20 per person/ week  (for the first 4 weeks)

USD 25 per person/week  ( beyond 4 weeks)

Thame and Tashi Lapcha Area ( Solukhumbu)

USD 20 per person/week  (for the first 4 weeks)

Saipal Himal Area (Bajhang)

USD 90 per person/week for the first week

USD 15 per person/day (beyond 1 week)

Rasuwaghat and Thuman Area (Rasuwa)

USD 20 per person/week

Mugum Karmarong Rural Municipality(Mugu)

USD 100 per person/week

USD 15 per person/day (beyond 1 week)

Api and Nampa Himal Area( Darchula)

USD 90 per person/week

USD 15 per person/day (beyond 1 week)

FAQs

Are trekking permits mandatory in Nepal?

Yes, trekking permits and guides are mandatory for all international travelers in Nepal

What if someone goes on a trek without a TIMS card or guide?

If any of the trekkers are found trekking without a guide or TIMS card is fined Rs12,000.

Who are SAARC Countries?

8 South Asian Countries are SAARC countries. They are Nepal, India, Maldives, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.

Is a trekking permit required for children?

No permits are required for children below 10 years old. 

What are the documents required for a Restricted Area Permit in Nepal?

The required documents for a Restricted Area Permit in Nepal are:

Original passport or identity card

Two passport-size photo

Travel itinerary

National Park/ Conservation Area permit