A tourist permit is an official authorization required to enter, trek, or engage in specific activities in certain areas of Nepal. These permits help regulate tourism, ensure safety, and support conservation efforts in protected or restricted areas.

Types of Tourist Permits in Nepal

1. Visa (Tourist Visa)

• Purpose: Required for entry into Nepal.
• Details: Issued upon arrival or via a Nepalese embassy/consulate. It grants permission for a stay up to 90 days and is necessary for all international travelers.

1. Trekking Permits

• TIMS Card (Trekkers’ Information Management System):
  • Purpose: Mandatory for trekking in popular regions. Helps in tracking trekkers and ensuring their safety.
  • Types:
  • Individual Trekkers: Higher fee.
  • Group Trekkers: Lower fee per person.
• Conservation Area Permits:
  • Purpose: Required for trekking in conservation areas to support conservation efforts.
  • Examples: Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP), Langtang National Park Permit.

1. Restricted Area Permits

• Purpose: Required for trekking in sensitive or remote areas where tourism is controlled to preserve local culture and environment.
• Examples:
  • Upper Mustang: For trekking in a culturally unique area.
  • Upper Dolpo: For accessing a remote region with unique Tibetan culture.
  • Kanchenjunga: For visiting a less-traveled area near the Himalayas.

1. Mountaineering Permits

• Purpose: Required for climbing peaks, particularly those above a certain altitude, to ensure safety and manage the impact on the environment.
• Examples: Permits for peaks like Mera Peak, Island Peak, and Everest.

1. National Park and Wildlife Reserve Fees

• Purpose: Fees for entry into protected areas that support wildlife conservation and park maintenance.
• Examples: Chitwan National Park, Bardiya National Park.

Why Are Permits Required?

1. Conservation: To protect natural and cultural resources in protected areas and manage tourism impact.
2. Safety: To track trekkers and climbers for their safety and facilitate rescue operations if needed.
3. Regulation: To manage tourist flow in restricted areas and ensure compliance with local laws and regulations.
4. Funding: To generate revenue that supports local communities and conservation projects.

How to Obtain Permits

1. Visas: Available at the airport upon arrival or through Nepalese embassies abroad.
2. Trekking Permits: Can be obtained through trekking agencies or directly from the tourism office in Nepal.
3. Restricted Area Permits: Often require pre-arrangement with local agencies or authorities.
4. Mountaineering Permits: Typically arranged through adventure companies or authorized agencies.

Permits are a crucial aspect of traveling to Nepal, ensuring that tourism is managed in a way that benefits both visitors and local communities while preserving the country’s natural beauty and cultural heritage.

Trekking Peaks fees

Royalty for Nepali climber (per person in Nepali Rupees)

Group ‘A’ Peaks

Group ‘B’ Peaks

 Royalties for Foreign climbers (per person in US dollar)

Group ‘A’ Peaks

Group ‘B’ Peaks

Climbers will not have to pay any permit fee for following NMA peaks

Trekking Permit fees

A trekking permit is a must to travel to controlled areas mentioned below. Permit, however, are issued only to groups. Individual trekkers will not be issued a trekking permit.

The areas and required fees are as follows:

To visit restricted areas in Nepal. A trekking permit must be obtained from the Department of Immigration, Kalikasthan, Kathmandu.

Trekking Permit Fee Details

Conservation Area and Permit Fee for Trekking in Nepal

Manaslu permit costs

1. Manaslu Restricted Area Permit (RAP)

2. Manaslu Conservation Area Permit (MCAP)

Check for entry fees to heritage sites, museums, & other places to include in your city tour.

Entry Fees for Sites in Kathmandu Valley