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Trekking Permits and Cost
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Trekking Info

Date

09 Nov 2024

Most treks in Nepal require a trekking permit. Requirements and fees vary by region, but can be obtained through registered trekking agencies or directly from Department of Immigration offices in Kathmandu or Pokhara. The three most popular areas for trekking are: Everest, Annapurna, and Langtang. Each requires a specific permit: the Sagarmatha National Park Permit, the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit, and the Langtang National Park Permit, respectively. Special permits are required for Manaslu, Upper Mustang areas, which require at least two trekkers to form a group.

While some permits that were required in the past no longer apply in all areas, such as the TIMS card, it is best to confirm the most recent regulations with your trekking agency or Department of Immigration. Any permits should be carried on your person at all times, as officials may request them along the trail. Permits are non-transferable between trekkers and non-refundable, so careful planning of dates and a route will enable you to be safe and enjoy a responsible trek in Nepal.

By obtaining the necessary trekking permits and following the regulations, you can enjoy a safe and responsible trekking experience in Nepal.

  1. Trekking permits are required in restricted areas.
  2. Trekking permits should be kept along with the trekkers while trekking.
  3. Trekking permits have to be shown to officials when required.
S.No. Trekking Regions/VDCs Trekking Permit Fee
1

Upper Mustang

  1. Lomanthang Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5)
  2. Lo-Ghekar Damodarkunda Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5)
  3. Baragung Muktichetra Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 3 and Satang Village of ward no.5)

 

  USD500 per person  (for the first 10 days)

  USD 50 per person /Day  ( beyond 10 days)
2

Upper Dolpa

  1. Dolpo Buddha Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 4 to 6)
  2. Shey Phoksundo Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 7)
  3. Charka Tangsong Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 6)


 

  USD500 per person  (for the first 10 days)

  USD 50 per person /Day  ( beyond 10 days)
3

Gorkha Manaslu Area

  1. 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

  1. Simikot Rural Municipality (All areas of ward nos. 1,6 and 7)
  2. Namkha Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 6)
  3. Changkheli Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 3 to 5)

USD 50 per person / week

USD 10 per person / day (beyond 1 week)

 
5

Taplejung

  1. Phantanglung Rural Municipality (All areas of ward nos. 6 and 7)
  2. Mikwakhola Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 5)
  3. Sirijunga Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 8)

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

USD 25 per person /week  ( beyond 4 weeks)
6

Lower Dolpa Area

  1. Thulibheri municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 11)
  2. Tripurasundari municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 11)
  3. Dolpo Buddha Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 3)
  4. Shey Phoksundo Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 8 and 9)
  5. Jagdulla Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 6)
  6. Mudkechula Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 9)
  7. Kaike Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 7)

USD 20 per person/ week

USD 5 per person /day  ( beyond 1 week)
7

Dolakha

  • Gaurishankhar Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 9)
  • Bighu Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1)
 USD 20 per person/ week 
8

Gorkha Tsum Valley Area
(Sirdibas-Lokpa-Chumling-Chekampar-Nile-Chule)

  • Chumnubri   Rural Municipality (All areas of ward nos. 3,6 and 7)

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

  1. Bhotkhola Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5)
  2. Makalu Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 4)

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

USD 25 per person /week  ( beyond 4 weeks)
10

Solukhumbu

  1. 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

  1. Narpa Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5)
  2. Nasho Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 6 and 7)

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

  1. Saipal Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5)

USD 90 per person / week for the first week

USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week)
14

Mugu

  1. 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

  1. 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. 

To get a group trekking permit an application form with other relevant documents should be submitted through any registered trekking agency of Nepal.

ENTRANCE FEES TO PROTECTED AREAS

 

S.No. National Parks/ Wildlife Reserves/ Conservation Areas Nepali SAARC Foreigners Child discount Where to pay?
  National Parks that are designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites (Natural)          
1 Chitwan National Park NRs. 150 per person per entry NRs. 1000 per person per entry NRs. 2,000 per person per entry Below 10 yrs free At entry point
2 Sagarmatha National Park NRs. 100 per person per entry NRs. 1,500 per person per entry NRs. 3,000 per person per entry Below 10 yrs free At entry point in Monjo/DNPWC Counter, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu
3 Bardiya National Park NRs. 100 per person per entry NRs. 750 per person per entry NRs. 1,500 per person per entry Below 10 yrs free At entry point
4 Khaptad National Park NRs. 100 per person per entry NRs. 500 per person per entry  NRs. 1,500 per person per entry  Below 10 yrs free DNPWC Counter, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu
5 Langtang National Park NRs. 100 per person per entry  NRs. 1,500 per person per entry   NRs. 3,000 per person per entry  Below 10 yrs free At entry point in in Dhunche/DNPWC Counter, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu
6 Makalu-Barun National Park NRs. 100 per person per entry NRs. 1,500 per person per entry  NRs. 3,000 per person per entry  Below 10 yrs free At entry point/DNPWC Counter, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu
7 Rara National Park NRs. 100 per person per entry NRs. 1,500 per person per entry  NRs. 3,000 per person per entry  Below 10 yrs free At entry point/DNPWC Counter, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu
8 Shey-Phoksundo National Park NRs. 100 per person per entry  NRs. 1,500 per person per entry  NRs. 3,000 per person per entry  Below 10 yrs free At entry point/DNPWC Counter, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu
9 Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park NRs. 100 per person per entry  NRs. 600 per person per entry  NRs. 1,000 per person per entry  Below 10 yrs free At entry point
10 Banke National Park NRs. 100 per person per entry NRs. 750 per person per entry  NRs. 1,500 per person per entry  Below 10 yrs free At entry point/DNPWC Counter, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu
11 Shuklaphanta National Park NRs. 100 per person per entry NRs. 750 per person per entry  NRs. 1,500 per person per entry  Below 10 yrs free At entry point/DNPWC Counter, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu
12 Parsa National Park  NRs. 100 per person per entry NRs. 750 per person per entry NRs. 1,500 per person per entry  Below 10 yrs free At entry point
  Wildlife Reserve          
13 Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve NRs. 100 per person per entry NRs. 750 per person per entry NRs. 1,500 per person per entry  Below 10 yrs free At entry point
  Conservation Areas          
14 Annapurna Conservation Area NRs. 100 per person per entry NRs. 1,000 per person per entry NRs. 3,000 per person per entry Below 10 yrs free ACAP Counter, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu/ACAP Counter, Pardi, Pokhara
15 Kanchenjunga Conservation Area NRs. 100 per person per entry NRs. 500 per person per entry  NRs. 2,000 per person per entry Below 10 yrs free At entry point/DNPWC Counter, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu
16 Manaslu Conservation Area NRs. 100 per person per entry NRs. 1,000 per person per entry NRs. 3,000 per person per entry Below 10 yrs free ACAP Counter, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu/ACAP Counter, Pardi, Pokhara
17 Gaurishanker Conservation Area NRs. 100 per person per entry NRs. 1,000 per person per entry NRs. 3,000 per person per entry Below 10 yrs free ACAP Counter, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu
18 Blackbuck Conservation Area NRs. 100 per person per entry NRs. 500 per person per entry NRs. 2,000 per person per entry  Below 10 yrs free DNPWC Counter, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu
19 Api Nampa Conservation Area NRs. 100 per person per entry NRs. 500 per person per entry NRs. 2,000 per person per entry Below 10 yrs free DNPWC Counter, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu  
  Hunting Reserve            
20 Dhorpatan NRs. 100 per person per entry NRs. 1,500 per person per entry
 		 NRs. 3,000 per person per entry Below 10 yrs free Hunting license and entry permit must be taken from DNPWC Office, Babarmahal, Kathmandu    
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