Trekking Permit and Entry fees

Trekking permits are required for most treks in Nepal, and the requirements and fees vary depending on the trekking region. Here is some general information about trekking permits in Nepal:

  • Trekking permits for most regions in Nepal can be obtained through a registered trekking agency or the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu or Pokhara.
  • The fees for trekking permits also vary depending on the region. For example, trekking in the Everest, Annapurna, and Langtang regions requires the Sagarmatha National Park Permit, Annapurna Conservation Area Permit, and Langtang National Park Permit, respectively.
  • In addition to the trekking permits, some regions may also require special permits, such as the Manaslu Restricted Area Permit or Upper Mustang Permit. These permits are issued by the Department of Immigration and require a minimum of two trekkers in a group.
  • Some permits, such as the TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) card, are no longer required in certain regions. Check with your trekking agency or the Department of Immigration for the latest requirements.
  • Trekking permits are non-transferable and non-refundable, so make sure to plan your trekking dates and itinerary carefully.
  • Keep your permits with you at all times during the trek, as they may be checked by authorities along the way.
  • It is important to obtain permits through registered trekking agencies or through the Department of Immigration to ensure that you are following the necessary regulations and contributing to the local economy.

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