Trekking Permit Fees in Nepal -2026
Trekking permits are required for all trekkers in the Nepal Himalayas, regardless of the route, as most trekking areas fall within national parks, conservation areas, wildlife reserves, hunting reserves, and local village regions. Permit requirements vary depending on the trekking region, the trekker’s nationality, and age.
All trekking permits are intended to regulate tourism, ensure trekkers’ safety, and support conservation efforts. Permits must be obtained through authorized local trekking agencies, and some permits are issued by the Department of Immigration in Nepal through registered trekking agencies. All required permits must be issued before starting the trek.
Some trekking regions require national park entrance permits, such as Everest, Langtang, and Makalu, while others require conservation area permits, including Annapurna, Manaslu, and Gaurishankar. Certain regions also require local village entrance permits. In addition, restricted areas require special permits, such as Kanchenjunga, Manaslu, Upper Mustang, Upper Dolpo, Limi Valley, and other similar regions.
For example:
Annapurna Region: Trekking permits such as the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) card are usually required.
Everest Region: Trekkers typically need a Sagarmatha National Park entry permit and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Gaupalika entrance permit.
Langtang Region: The Langtang National Park entry permit and TIMS card are generally necessary.
National Parks:
| National Park | Nepali Nationals | SAARC Nationals | Foreign Nationals | Child Discount |
|---|
| Chitwan National Park | NPR 150 per day | NPR 1,000 per day | NPR 2,000 per day | Below 10 years free |
| Bardiya National Park | NPR 500 per day | NPR 1,000 per day | NPR 1,500 per day | Below 10 years free |
| Langtang National Park | NPR 100 per entry | NPR 1,500 per entry | NPR 3,000 per entry | Below 10 years free |
| Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park | NPR 1,500 per entry | NPR 3,000 per entry | NPR 3,000 per entry | Below 10 years free |
| Rara National Park | NPR 100 per entry | NPR 1,500 per entry | NPR 3,000 per entry | Below 10 years free |
| Makalu-Barun National Park | NPR 100 per entry | NPR 1,500 per entry | NPR 3,000 per entry | Below 10 years free |
| Shey Phoksundo National Park | NPR 100 per entry | NPR 1,500 per entry | NPR 3,000 per entry | Below 10 years free |
| Banke National Park | NPR 100 per day | NPR 750 per day | NPR 1,500 per day | Below 10 years free |
| Parsa National Park | NPR 100 per day | NPR 750 per day | NPR 1,500 per day | Below 10 years free |
| Shuklaphanta National Park | NPR 100 per day | NPR 750 per day | NPR 1,500 per day | Below 10 years free |
| Khaptad National Park | NPR 100 per entry | NPR 500 per entry | NPR 1,500 per entry | Below 10 years free |
| Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park | NPR 100 per day | NPR 600 per entry | NPR 1,000 per entry | Below 10 years free |
Conservation Areas:
| Conservation Area | Nepali Nationals | SAARC Nationals | Foreign Nationals | Child Discount |
|---|
| Annapurna Conservation Area | NPR 100 per entry | NPR 1,000 per entry | NPR 3,000 per entry | Below 10 years free |
| Manaslu Conservation Area | NPR 100 per entry | NPR 1,000 per entry | NPR 3,000 per entry | Below 10 years free |
| Gaurishankar Conservation Area | NPR 100 per entry | NPR 1,000 per entry | NPR 3,000 per entry | Below 10 years free |
| Kanchenjunga Conservation Area | NPR 100 per entry | NPR 500 per entry | NPR 2,000 per entry | Below 10 years free |
| Blackbuck Conservation Area | NPR 100 per entry | NPR 500 per entry | NPR 2,000 per entry | Below 10 years free |
| Api Nampa Conservation Area | NPR 100 per entry | NPR 500 per entry | NPR 2,000 per entry | Below 10 years free |
Wildlife Reserves and Hunting Reserve:
| Reserve/Hunting Reserve | Nepali Nationals | SAARC Nationals | Foreign Nationals | Child Discount |
|---|
| Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve | NPR 100 per day | NPR 750 per day | NPR 1,500 per day | Below 10 years free |
| Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve | NPR 100 per day | NPR 1,500 per day | NPR 3,000 per day | Below 10 years free |
Restricted Regions
Restricted areas are required Special permits and you have needed to travel with a licensed guide. These permits are issued by local trekking agencies through the immigration of Government authorities.
A trekking permit is a must to travel to controlled areas mentioned below. Permit, however, is issued only to groups. Individual trekkers will not be issued trekking permit. all these trekking Permit must be obtained from the Department of Immigration, Kalikasthan, Kathmandu.
The areas and required fees are as follows:
S.No. | Regions/VDCs | Permit Fee |
1. | Upper Mustang - Lomanthang Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5)
- Lo-Ghekar Damodarkunda Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5)
- Baragung Muktichetra Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 3 and Satang Village of ward no.5)
| USD 500 per person (for the first 10 days) USD 50 per person /Day ( beyond 10 days) |
2. | Upper Dolpa - Dolpo Buddha Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 4 to 6)
- Shey Phoksundo Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 7)
- Charka Tangsong Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 6)
| USD 500 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 - Simikot Rural Municipality (All areas of ward nos. 1,6 and 7)
- Namkha Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 6)
- 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 - Phantanglung Rural Municipality (All areas of ward nos. 6 and 7)
- Mikwakhola Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 5)
- 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 - Thulibheri municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 11)
- Tripurasundari municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 11)
- Dolpo Buddha Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 3)
- Shey Phoksundo Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 8 and 9)
- Jagdulla Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 6)
- Mudkechula Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 9)
- Kaike Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 7)
| USD 20 per person/ week USD 5 per person /week ( 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 - Bhotkhola Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5)
- 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 - 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 - Narpa Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5)
- 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 - 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 - 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) |
