All trekking activities in Nepal require official permits issued by government authorities. Permit requirements and costs vary depending on the region, route, and type of activity.
Permits are issued either by the Government of Nepal or the Nepal Mountaineering Association, depending on the destination.
As part of our service, we arrange and manage all required permits on your behalf, ensuring compliance with local regulations before your trek or expedition begins.
Certain regions of Nepal are designated as Restricted Areas and are regulated by the Department of Immigration.
Free Individual Trekking (FIT) is not permitted
Minimum two trekkers per permit
Licensed trekking guide required
Permits must be processed through a registered trekking company
Trekking is allowed only on approved routes
Permit validity cannot exceed visa validity
| Region | Permit Fee |
|---|---|
| Upper Mustang | USD 50 per person per day |
| Upper Dolpo | USD 500 per person (first 10 days) + USD 50 per day thereafter |
| Manaslu Region | Sep–Nov: USD 100 per person/week + USD 15/day thereafter Dec–Aug: USD 75 per person/week + USD 10/day thereafter |
| Tsum Valley | Sep–Nov: USD 40 per person/week + USD 7/day thereafter Dec–Aug: USD 30 per person/week + USD 7/day thereafter |
| Nar Phu Valley | Sep–Nov: USD 100 per person/week + USD 15/day thereafter Dec–Aug: USD 75 per person/week + USD 15/day thereafter |
| Kanchenjunga | USD 20 per person/week (first 4 weeks), USD 25 per week thereafter |
Fees are quoted in USD and payable in Nepalese Rupees at the official exchange rate.
We handle all restricted area permits, including documentation, applications, and route approvals.
Most trekking routes pass through national parks or conservation areas, where entry permits are mandatory.
National Park Permit: NPR 3,000 per trekker
Conservation Area Permit: NPR 3,000 per trekker
These permits apply to regions such as:
Everest (Sagarmatha National Park)
Annapurna Conservation Area
Langtang National Park
Manaslu Conservation Area
Rolwaling region
All park and conservation permits are arranged by us in advance.
In several regions, local rural municipalities charge a local entry fee, which has replaced older systems previously used in Nepal.
Everest (Khumbu Pasang Lhamu RM): NPR 3,000 per trekker
Makalu Region: NPR 2,000 per trekker
Manaslu Region: NPR 1,000 per trekker
These fees are collected at official checkpoints along the trail.
We ensure all applicable local fees are paid and properly recorded.
Permit fees are set by regulatory authorities and are not controlled by trekking or expedition operators
Fees and regulations are subject to change without prior notice
Trekking without the correct permits may result in fines or denial of access
Travellers are not required to visit government offices when trekking with us
When you trek or climb with us, all permits and fees are handled in advance, allowing for a smooth, compliant, and well-managed Himalayan journey.