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13 Permit Guides

Nepal Trekking Permits

Know exactly which permits you need, how much they cost, and what documents to carry before heading to the trail.

Getting Started

TIMS cards, permit overview, and office locations

Updated 2/28/2026
Nepal Trekking Permit Offices: Kathmandu & Regional Directory
2026 directory of Nepal permit offices. NTB Kathmandu, Department of Immigration, Pokhara ACAP counter, TIMS offices, park entry gates — addresses, hours, and tips.
Updated 1/29/2025
Nepal Trekking Permits Guide 2025: TIMS, National Parks & Restricted Area Fees
Complete guide to Nepal trekking permits including TIMS card costs, national park fees, restricted area permits for Mustang, Dolpo, and Manaslu. Updated for 2025.
Updated 2/28/2026
TIMS Card for Nepal Trekking: Complete 2025 Application Guide
Everything you need to know about getting a TIMS card for Nepal trekking. Cost, application process, where to apply, requirements, and common questions answered.

National Parks & Conservation Areas

Sagarmatha, Annapurna, Langtang, Makalu Barun, and Gaurishankar entry permits

Updated 2/8/2026
Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP): Complete 2026 Guide
Complete guide to the ACAP permit for Annapurna region trekking. Cost, application process, where to get it, which treks require it, and checkpoint information.
Updated 2/28/2026
Gaurishankar Conservation Area Permit Guide
2026 guide to the Gaurishankar Conservation Area permit. Entry fee NPR 3,000 (~$22 USD) for foreigners. Covers the Rolwaling Valley and Tashi Lapcha pass crossing.
Updated 2/8/2026
Langtang National Park Permit Guide 2026: Cost & Process
Complete guide to the Langtang National Park entry permit. Current costs, where to obtain, documents needed, checkpoints, and which treks require it in 2026.
Updated 2/28/2026
Makalu Barun National Park Permit Guide
2026 guide to Makalu Barun National Park permit. Entry fee $30 USD (foreigners), $15 SAARC. TIMS card required. Remote camping trek — no teahouses above Tashigaon.
Updated 2/8/2026
Sagarmatha National Park Permit: Complete Guide for Everest Region Trekkers 2026
Everything about the Sagarmatha National Park entry permit for Everest region treks. Cost, where to get it, what's included, checkpoints, and 2026 fee updates.

Restricted Area Permits

Upper Mustang, Dolpo, Manaslu, and Kanchenjunga special permits

Updated 2/28/2026
Dolpo Permits Guide: Upper vs Lower Dolpo Requirements
Complete 2026 guide to Dolpo permits. Upper Dolpo costs $500 for 10 days (restricted area). Lower Dolpo needs only the Shey Phoksundo park permit at $30 USD.
Updated 2/28/2026
Kanchenjunga Conservation Area Permit Guide
2026 guide to Kanchenjunga permits. KCA fee NPR 3,000 (~$22 USD) plus $10/week restricted area permit. Minimum 2 trekkers and a licensed guide required.
Updated 2/8/2026
Manaslu Restricted Area Permit: Complete 2026 Guide
Everything about the Manaslu Circuit restricted area permit. Cost, group requirements, application process, checkpoints, and combining with TIMS and conservation permits.
Updated 3/20/2026
Nepal Restricted Area Permits: Complete Guide to Special Trekking Zones
Everything about Nepal's restricted area permits — Upper Mustang, Manaslu, Dolpo, Nar-Phu, Tsum Valley, Kanchenjunga. Costs, group rules, application process for 2026.
Updated 2/8/2026
Upper Mustang Permit Guide 2026: Costs, Process & Requirements
Complete guide to the Upper Mustang restricted area permit. Cost ($500 for 10 days), application process, requirements, and how to obtain this special trekking permit.
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