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.
Permits & Fees
Getting Started
TIMS cards, permit overview, and office locations
Updated 6/25/2026
Nepal Permit Offices Directory: Where to Get Permits 2026
Nepal permit offices directory (2026): NTB Kathmandu, Department of Immigration, TAAN counters, Pokhara ACAP, park entry gates — addresses, hours, fees, what to bring.
Updated 6/25/2026
Nepal Trekking Permit Guide 2026: TIMS, Park & Restricted Fees
Every Nepal trekking permit explained for 2026: TIMS card costs, national park fees, and restricted-area permits for Upper Mustang, Dolpo & Manaslu — with where to get each.
Updated 6/25/2026
TIMS Card Guide 2026: Cost, How to Get It & Where to Apply
TIMS card guide for Nepal trekking 2026: cost (NPR 1,000-2,000), where to apply in Kathmandu & Pokhara, required documents, and green vs blue TIMS explained.
Permits & Fees
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 6/25/2026
Gaurishankar Conservation Area Permit: Cost & How to Get It
Gaurishankar Conservation Area permit: NPR 3,000 (~$22) for foreigners. 2026 fees, where to buy it in Kathmandu, and the Shivalaya & Rolwaling checkpoints.
Updated 6/25/2026
Langtang National Park Permit 2026: Cost & How to Get It
Langtang National Park permit costs NPR 3,000 for foreigners in 2026. Where to get it, documents, checkpoints, VAT, and which treks need it.
Updated 6/25/2026
Makalu Base Camp Trek Permit: Cost & How to Get It 2026
Makalu base camp trek permit guide for 2026. Park entry NRs. 3,000 (~$23) foreigners, plus TIMS card. No restricted permit, no minimum group. Get it in Kathmandu.
Updated 6/25/2026
Sagarmatha National Park Permit: Cost & How to Get It 2026
Sagarmatha National Park permit 2026: NPR 3,000 fee, where to get it, documents needed, the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu permit you also need, and checkpoints.
Permits & Fees
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 USD 50/day (no minimum days) (restricted area). Lower Dolpo needs only the Shey Phoksundo park permit at $30 USD.
Updated 6/25/2026
Kanchenjunga Trek Permit and Cost (2026 Guide)
Kanchenjunga trek permit and cost in 2026: $20 first week + $10/week RAP, KCA fee NPR 3,000 (~$22), TIMS card. Solo now allowed with a licensed guide. Full breakdown.
Updated 6/25/2026
Manaslu Trek Permit 2026: Cost, Rules & How to Get It
Manaslu trek permit guide for 2026: restricted area permit cost ($100/week peak), MCAP, TIMS, the 2-trekker rule, and exactly how to apply step by step.
Updated 6/25/2026
Restricted Area Permits Overview: Nepal 2026 Costs & Rules
Restricted area permits overview for Nepal 2026: Upper Mustang, Manaslu, Dolpo, Kanchenjunga costs, the 2-person rule, and the step-by-step application process.
Updated 6/25/2026
Upper Mustang Permit 2026: Cost, Process & Requirements
Upper Mustang permit cost is USD 50/day per person (no minimum days). Full 2026 guide to fees, application process, requirements & how to get the restricted area permit.