TrailSathi
Permits & fees

Six pieces of paper.
Three offices. One trek.

Nepal's permit system is simple — once someone explains it to you. Pick your trek below, set your nationality, and we'll show exactly what you owe and where to get it. No agency markup.

I am
My trek
Nepal Tourism Board

TIMS Card

Cost (Foreigner)
NPR 2,000
Validity
Single trek
Where
NTB Kathmandu · NTB Pokhara · TAAN registered agency
Bring
Passport copyTwo passport-size photosItinerary
NoteMandatory since April 2023. Solo trekking re-banned in most regions — requires a licensed guide.
Annapurna CircuitAnnapurna Base CampLangtang ValleyMardi Himal
NTNC / Nepal Tourism Board

Annapurna Conservation Area (ACAP)

Cost (Foreigner)
NPR 3,000
Validity
Single entry, length of trek
Where
NTB Kathmandu · NTB Pokhara
Bring
Passport copyTwo passport-size photos
NotePay in cash. Keep the permit visible at checkpoints in Besisahar, Chame, and Birethanti.
Annapurna CircuitAnnapurna Base CampMardi Himal
Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation

Sagarmatha National Park

Cost (Foreigner)
NPR 3,000
Validity
Single entry
Where
NTB Kathmandu · Monjo entrance
Bring
Passport copy
NoteAdditional Khumbu Pasanglhamu Rural Municipality fee of NPR 2,000 collected at Lukla.
Everest Base CampGokyo LakesThree Passes
Department of Immigration

Manaslu Restricted Area Permit

Cost (Foreigner)
NPR 13,000
Validity
7 days (Sept-Nov), 9 days (Dec-Aug); extensions per day apply
Where
Department of Immigration, Kathmandu — via registered agency only
Bring
PassportTwo photosAgency confirmationGuide license copy
NoteRequires minimum two trekkers and a licensed guide. Solo trekking is not permitted.
Manaslu CircuitTsum Valley
DNPWC

Langtang National Park

Cost (Foreigner)
NPR 3,000
Validity
Single entry
Where
NTB Kathmandu · Dhunche entry post
Bring
Passport copy
NoteCombine with TIMS at NTB to save a queue.
Langtang ValleyGosainkundaTamang Heritage Trail
— On the ground

Three places. Bring cash. Bring patience.

  1. 01
    Nepal Tourism Board
    Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu
    Sun–Fri · 10:00–17:00

    ACAP, TIMS, Sagarmatha & Langtang park entries. 2 photos in hand.

  2. 02
    Pokhara NTB office
    Damside, Pokhara
    Sun–Fri · 10:00–17:00

    Same permits, same prices, smaller queues. Use this if you're starting the Annapurna circuit.

  3. 03
    Department of Immigration
    Kalikasthan, Kathmandu
    Sun–Thu · 10:00–15:00

    Restricted area permits only — Manaslu, Upper Mustang, Tsum. Through a registered agency.
— Quick answers

Things people get wrong about Nepal permits.

Can I get permits at the trailhead? +
No for ACAP and Sagarmatha NP — you'll be turned back. Yes for some smaller park entries, but bring cash and expect surcharges.
Do I need TIMS for Everest Base Camp? +
No. EBC uses the Sagarmatha NP permit + Khumbu Pasanglhamu local fee. TIMS is for trekking corridors outside national parks.
Can I do Manaslu solo? +
No. Restricted area rules require minimum two trekkers, a licensed guide, and an agency-issued permit. No exceptions.
Why do permit prices change? +
Park fees are reviewed by DNPWC roughly every two years. We update this page within a week of any change.
What if I lose a permit? +
Go back to the issuing office with your passport. Replacements take a day. Don't try to enter without one — you'll be sent back.
Do permits include insurance? +
No. Buy helicopter evacuation insurance separately. Minimum NPR 1,000,000 coverage recommended for treks above 4,000 m.
— The lazy option

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