Trekkers in Nepal are allowed to trek as FIT (Free Individual Trekker) or in a group of various sizes. However, there are certain trekking regions known as 'Restricted Areas' that are highly regulated by the Government of Nepal and hence FITs are strictly forbidden. Trekking in these areas is allowed only upon acquiring permit from the Department of Immigration.
Interested trekkers should contact the authorized trekking agencies who then can apply for permits (on behalf of trekkers) at the Department of Immigration fulfilling all the necessary formalities. Trekkers should be trekking in a group (of minimum two persons) accompanied by licensed trekking guide.Individual trekker cannot apply for the permit.
Conditions to be followed by Trekkers
- Trekkers should respect local customs and traditions and must not indulge in any activity that goes against the established norms and culture of the society.
- Individual trekking in Restricted Areas is strictly forbidden. There should be minimum two trekkers.
- Daily remuneration, safety gears and appropriate clothes, Personal Accident insurance must be provided to Nepali citizen accompanying travel group as guide/porter/any other supporting roles.
- Trekkers should trek only in the specified or designated route as per the Trekking Permit. They are not allowed to change route. Or concerned trekking agency/trekking guide accompanying the group must not let trekkers change the route.
- Trekkers should comply with instructions given by authorized Officials in trekking zone (Restricted Area).
- Mountaineers with expedition permit should get trekking permit as well if they have to pass through Restricted Areas to climb peaks. In this case, they do not need to pay fees for (Trekking) Permit
Restricted Areas and Its Fees:
| S.N. | Regions/VDCs | Permit Fees |
| 1 |
Upper Mustang
|
USD500 per person (for the first 10 days) USd 50 per person /Day ( beyond 10 days) |
| 2 |
Upper Dolpa
|
USD500 per person (for the first 10 days) USD 50 per person /Day ( beyond 10 days) |
| 3 |
Gorkha Manaslu Area Chumnubri Rural Municipality (All areas of ward nos. 1,2,3 and 4) |
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) |
| 4 |
Humla
|
USD 50 per person / week USD 10 per person / day (beyond 1 week) |
| 5 |
Taplejung
|
USD 20 per person/ week (for the first 4 weeks) USD 25 per person /week (beyond 4 weeks) |
| 6 |
Lower Dolpa Area
|
USD 20 per person/ week USD 5 per person /day ( beyond 1 week) |
| 7 |
Dolakha
|
USD 20 per person/ week |
| 8 |
Gorkha Tsum Valley Area Sirdibas-Lokpa-Chumling-Chekampar-Nile-Chule
|
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) |
| 9 |
Sankhuwasabha
|
USD 20 per person/ week (for the first 4 weeks) USD 25 per person /week ( beyond 4 weeks) |
| 10 |
Solukhumbu Khumbu Pasang Lahmu Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 5) |
USD 20 per person/ week (for the first 4 weeks) USD 25 per person /week (beyond 4 weeks) |
| 11 |
Rasuwa Gosaikunda Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 and some area of ward no. 2) |
USD 20 per person /week |
| 12 |
Manang
|
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) |
| 13 |
Bajhang
|
USD 90 per person / week for the first week
USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week) |
| 14 |
Mugu Mugumakarmarong Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 9) |
USD 100 per person / week USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week) |
| 15 |
Darchula Vyas Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1) |
USD 90 per person / week USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week) |
Note:- In the case of Upper Mustang and Upper Dolpa Region if the royalty paid for mountain expedition is less than the fee for trekking permit then the difference amount should be paid. For more: https://www.immigration.gov.np/ .
Conservative areas and fees
Permit for Annapurna trekking: The region is in Annapurna Conservation area. The normal starting point of Annapurna trekking is either from Pokhara or from Besisahar. Annapurna Sanctuary Trekking, Annapurna circuit, Ghorepani Ponnhill, Machhapuchre Model Trekking, Ghandruk Trekking, Jomsom Muktinath are the major trekking destination in Annapurna. ACAP permit and TIMS card is require for trekking in Annapurna region.
ACAP permit cost: Nepali rupees 3,000 per person for foreign national.
Nepali rupees 1000 per person for SAARC national
Nepali Rupees 100 for Nepali National
TIMS card: Nepali Rupees 2,000 per person for foreign national
TIMS card for SAARC national is Nepali rupees 1000 per person
No TIMS for Nepali
Require documents: Passport Details, trip itinerary and 2 passport size of Pictures
Permit of Everest Trekking: Trekking in Everest region need Everest National Park permit and TIMS card. The famous trekking destination in Everest region are, Everest Base Camp, Gokyo valley, Tengboche Trekking, Everest three passes Trekking.
Everest National Park: Nepali rupees 3,390 per person for foreign national.
Nepali rupees 1695 per person for Indian national
TIMS card: Nepali Rupees 2,000 per person for foreign national
TIMS card for SAARC national is Nepali rupees 1000 per person
Free entry for Nepali
Require documents: Passport Details, trip itinerary and 2 passport size of Pictures
Similar rules and cost for permit and TIMS card as per Everest for trekking in Langtang National Park and other National Parks in Nepal. If you enter in Helambu and Shivapuri National park, you need to pay extra permit cost which can be paid on the way in checking point.
