Trekkers’ Information Management Systems (TIMS) is the primary requirement for the trekkers before beginning the trek. It is a compulsory card to guarantee the safety and security of the trekkers and to encourage the trekking with good management. There is a certain procedure of getting a TIMS card as PP size photograph, Passport copy, and fees. It helps to record factual data. It is provided by Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), Trekking Agencies’ Association Nepal (TAAN) and also from the government authorized trekking companies.
Trekking Permit
Trekking permit is needed to trek in the restricted areas. It is provided by the Department of Immigration. It is also known as special trekking permit.
Note: 78% of all trekking goes through Annapurna, Everest, Langtang regions.
National Park Fees
Entry Permit to Trek in Conservation Area
Entry Fee (Per Person) to visit Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA):
For SAARC Nationals: Nepali Rupees 200.
For other Nationals (other than SAARC countries): Nepali Rupees 2265.
Entry Fee (Per Person) to visit Manaslu Conservation Area (MCA):
For SAARC Nationals: Nepali Rupees 200.
For other Nationals (other than SAARC countries): Nepali Rupees 2,000.
Entry Fee (Per Person) to visit Gaurishankar Conservation Area (GCA):
For SAARC Nationals: Nepali Rupees 200.
For other Nationals (other than SAARC countries): Nepali Rupees 2,000.
Note:
1. Entrance fee not required for children less than 10 years of age.
2. Trekkers visiting both the Conservation Areas will require obtaining individual Entry Permits for both ACA and MCA.
3. Two passport size photographs are required while applying for each Entry Permit.
Terms and Conditions:
1. This Entry Permit is valid for single entry only and is nonrefundable, non-transferable. The permit holder can enter the designated places within the Conservation Area.
2. The person entering the Conservation Area shall abide by the National Park and Wildlife Conservation Act, 2029 B.S. (1973) and the Regulations made under this Act.
3. This Entry Permit must be carried during the entire trip and should be shown if the concerned personnel of the Conservation Area wants to check it.
Restricted areas which have been opened for Group trekking.
The following restricted areas are open only for group trekkers. And a trekking permit will not be issued to individual trekkers for such areas. The areas and required fees are as follows:
Trekking | Trekking Permit Fee | |
1 | i) Dolpa district | Per week per person US$ 10 Or equivalent convertible foreign currency. For the first 10 days per person US $500 and After 10 days per day per person Us$50 |
| a) Areas of lower Dolpa |
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| b) Areas of Upper Dolpa |
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| ii) Taplejung District | Per week per person US$ 10 Or equivalent convertible foreign currency. |
2 | Kanchanjanga Region |
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| (Areas of Olangchunggola, Lelep, Papung and Yamphudin Village Development Committee) |
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3 | i) Mustang district. (Upper Mustang) | For the first 10 days per person $500 and After 10 days per day per person Us$50. |
4 | iv) Gorkha District: | From September to November per week per person US$ 70 and After 7 days per day per person US$ 10 and From December to August per week per person US$ 50 and After 7 days per day per person US$ 7 /Or equivalent convertible foreign currency. |
| A. (Manaslu Area) |
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| B. Chhekampar & Chumchet VDC(Sirdibas-Lokpa-Cumling-Chhekampar-Nile-Chhule Area) | From September to November per person US$35 for the first 8 days and from December to August per person US$25 for first 8 days or equivalent convertible foreign currency. |
5 | v) Dolakha District (Gauri Shankar & Lamabagar) | Per week per person US$ 10 Or equivalent convertible foreign currency. |
| vi)Humla District (Simikot and Yari):- | For the first 7 days per person US$ 50 and After 7 days per day per person US$ 7 Or equivalent convertible foreign currency. |
| Areas of Limi and Muchu village Development Committee, and area way to Tibet via Tangekhola of Darma Village Development committee. |
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Trekking fee of other restricted areas imposed by Nepal government | ||
6 | vii) Rasuwa District: - Thuman and Timure | per week per person US$ 10, Or equivalent convertible foreign currency. |