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Trekking Permit and Entry Fees

Trekking Permit and Entry Fees

Jan 18, 2026 Nepal Lion

Trekking Permits in Nepal with Nepal Lion Trekking

Most trekking routes in Nepal require official permits, and the type and cost of these permits vary depending on the trekking region. When you trek with Nepal Lion Trekking, we ensure all necessary permits are arranged smoothly and in compliance with government regulations.

Trekking permits for major regions can be obtained through a registered trekking agency or directly from the Department of Immigration in Kathmandu or Pokhara. Popular trekking areas require specific conservation or national park permits. For example, treks in the Everest region require the Sagarmatha National Park Permit, while Annapurna and Langtang regions require the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and Langtang National Park Permit, respectively.

Some trekking destinations fall under restricted areas and require additional special permits. These include regions such as Manaslu and Upper Mustang. Restricted area permits are issued by the Department of Immigration and must be arranged through a registered trekking agency. A minimum of two trekkers per group is mandatory for these regions.

Please note that certain permits, such as the TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) card, are no longer required in some regions. Requirements can change, so Nepal Lion Trekking always stays updated with the latest regulations to ensure a hassle-free trekking experience.

All trekking permits are non-transferable and non-refundable, so it is important to confirm your trekking itinerary and dates in advance. Trekkers must carry their permits at all times during the trek, as authorities may request them at various checkpoints along the trail.

By obtaining your permits through Nepal Lion Trekking, you ensure that all legal requirements are met while also supporting local communities and sustainable tourism practices. With proper permits and responsible trekking, you can enjoy a safe, enjoyable, and memorable trekking adventure in Nepal.

S.No.

Trekking Regions/VDCs

Trekking Permit Fee

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)

USD500 per person (for the first 10 days)

USD 50 per person /Day ( beyond 10 days)

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)

USD500 per person (for the first 10 days)

USD 50 per person /Day ( beyond 10 days)

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)

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)

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)

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 /day ( beyond 1 week)

Dolakha

Gaurishankhar Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 9)
Bighu Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1)

USD 20 per person/ week

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)

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)

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)

Rasuwa

Gosaikunda Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 and some area of ward no. 2)

USD 20 per person /week

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)

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)

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)

Darchula

Vyas Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1)

USD 90 per person / week

USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week)

Note:- In the case of Upper Mustang and Upper Dolpa Region if the royalty paid for mountain expedition is less than the fee for trekking permit then the difference amount should be paid.

To get a group trekking permit an application form with other relevant documents should be submitted through any registered trekking agency of Nepal.

ENTRANCE FEES TO PROTECTED AREAS

S.No.	National Parks/ Wildlife Reserves/ Conservation Areas	Nepali	SAARC	Foreigners	Child discount	Where to pay?
	National Parks that are designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites (Natural)
1	Chitwan National Park	NRs. 150 per person per entry	NRs. 1000 per person per entry	NRs. 2,000 per person per entry	Below 10 yrs free	At entry point
2	Sagarmatha National Park	NRs. 100 per person per entry	NRs. 1,500 per person per entry	NRs. 3,000 per person per entry	Below 10 yrs free	At entry point in Monjo/DNPWC Counter, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu
3	Bardiya National Park	NRs. 100 per person per entry	NRs. 750 per person per entry	NRs. 1,500 per person per entry	Below 10 yrs free	At entry point
4	Khaptad National Park	NRs. 100 per person per entry	NRs. 500 per person per entry	NRs. 1,500 per person per entry	Below 10 yrs free	DNPWC Counter, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu
5	Langtang National Park	NRs. 100 per person per entry	NRs. 1,500 per person per entry	NRs. 3,000 per person per entry	Below 10 yrs free	At entry point in in Dhunche/DNPWC Counter, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu
6	Makalu-Barun National Park	NRs. 100 per person per entry	NRs. 1,500 per person per entry	NRs. 3,000 per person per entry	Below 10 yrs free	At entry point/DNPWC Counter, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu
7	Rara National Park	NRs. 100 per person per entry	NRs. 1,500 per person per entry	NRs. 3,000 per person per entry	Below 10 yrs free	At entry point/DNPWC Counter, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu
8	Shey-Phoksundo National Park	NRs. 100 per person per entry	NRs. 1,500 per person per entry	NRs. 3,000 per person per entry	Below 10 yrs free	At entry point/DNPWC Counter, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu
9	Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park	NRs. 100 per person per entry	NRs. 600 per person per entry	NRs. 1,000 per person per entry	Below 10 yrs free	At entry point
10	Banke National Park	NRs. 100 per person per entry	NRs. 750 per person per entry	NRs. 1,500 per person per entry	Below 10 yrs free	At entry point/DNPWC Counter, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu
11	Shuklaphanta National Park	NRs. 100 per person per entry	NRs. 750 per person per entry	NRs. 1,500 per person per entry	Below 10 yrs free	At entry point/DNPWC Counter, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu
12	Parsa National Park	NRs. 100 per person per entry	NRs. 750 per person per entry	NRs. 1,500 per person per entry	Below 10 yrs free	At entry point
	Wildlife Reserve
13	Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve	NRs. 100 per person per entry	NRs. 750 per person per entry	NRs. 1,500 per person per entry	Below 10 yrs free	At entry point
	Conservation Areas
14	Annapurna Conservation Area	NRs. 100 per person per entry	NRs. 1,000 per person per entry	NRs. 3,000 per person per entry	Below 10 yrs free	ACAP Counter, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu/ACAP Counter, Pardi, Pokhara
15	Kanchenjunga Conservation Area	NRs. 100 per person per entry	NRs. 500 per person per entry	NRs. 2,000 per person per entry	Below 10 yrs free	At entry point/DNPWC Counter, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu
16	Manaslu Conservation Area	NRs. 100 per person per entry	NRs. 1,000 per person per entry	NRs. 3,000 per person per entry	Below 10 yrs free	ACAP Counter, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu/ACAP Counter, Pardi, Pokhara
17	Gaurishanker Conservation Area	NRs. 100 per person per entry	NRs. 1,000 per person per entry	NRs. 3,000 per person per entry	Below 10 yrs free	ACAP Counter, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu
18	Blackbuck Conservation Area	NRs. 100 per person per entry	NRs. 500 per person per entry	NRs. 2,000 per person per entry	Below 10 yrs free	DNPWC Counter, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu
19	Api Nampa Conservation Area	NRs. 100 per person per entry	NRs. 500 per person per entry	NRs. 2,000 per person per entry	Below 10 yrs free	DNPWC Counter, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu
	Hunting Reserve
20	Dhorpatan	NRs. 100 per person per entry	NRs. 1,500 per person per entry	NRs. 3,000 per person per entry	Below 10 yrs free	Hunting license and entry permit must be taken from DNPWC Office, Babarmahal, Kathmandu