Nepal’s Himalayan regions are protected to preserve nature, culture, and traveler safety. For this reason, official permits are required for all trekking and expedition activities.

At Himalaya Kingdom Treks & Tours, Pvt. Ltd. We arrange all required permits in advance, ensuring a smooth and worry-free trekking experience.

🥾 1. BASIC TREKKING PERMITS

These are required for most trekking routes in Nepal outside major towns:

📍 TIMS Card (Trekking Information Management System)

– Tracks trekkers for safety & rescue support.

✔ Foreigners: NPR 2,000 (~USD 15–20)

✔ Group (through agency): approx. NPR 1,000 (USD ~7–10)

✔ SAARC Nationals: lower rates (approx. NPR 300–600) 

📍 National Parks & Conservation Area Permits

Required for trekking routes that enter protected areas:

Region / Permit	Foreigners	SAARC Nationals
Sagarmatha National Park (Everest)	NPR 3,000 (USD 25–30)	NPR 1,500
Annapurna Conservation Area (ACAP)	NPR 3,000 (USD 25–30)	NPR 1,000
Langtang National Park	NPR 3,000 (USD 25–30)	NPR 1,500
Manaslu Conservation Area (MCAP)	NPR 3,000 (USD 25–30)	NPR 1,000
Shey-Phoksundo National Park	NPR 3,000 (USD 25–30)	Lower reduced fee
(Fees charged once per entry)

🏔️ 2. RESTRICTED AREA PERMITS

These are much more expensive and required for treks in remote or restricted zones (must go with a licensed trekking agency and guide). 

🔹 Upper Mustang

• USD 500 per person for first 10 days

• USD 50 per person per extra day 

🔹 Upper Dolpo

• USD 500 per person for first 10 days

• USD 50 per day after 

🔹 Manaslu Restricted Area

• Peak season (Sep–Nov): USD 100 per person / week

• Off-season: ~USD 75 per person / week

• + daily fee after the week (USD 10–15) 

🔹 Taplejung / Kanchenjunga Area: USD 20–25 per week 

🔹 Humla & Other Remote Areas: USD 50–100 per week (varies by region) 

💡 Note: Restricted area permits must be processed via a registered Nepali trekking agency—individuals cannot apply on their own. 

🧗‍♂️ 3. EXPEDITION & MOUNTAINEERING PERMITS

Mountain climbing permits are separate from trekking permits and are significantly more expensive:

🗻 Mount Everest

• Spring (main season) permit: USD 15,000 per climber

• Other seasons cost somewhat less (e.g., Autumn and Winter) depending on timing. 

🏔️ Other Peaks (5000–7000 m)

• Smaller peak permits have standard government fees (often hundreds to a few thousand USD depending on height and difficulty).

⚠️ Note: Nepal has waived permit fees for remote peaks to encourage exploration (limited timeframe, subject to change). 

🧾 SUMMARY – APPROXIMATE COST (FOREIGN TREKKER)

Permit / Fee Type	Approx Cost (USD)
TIMS Card	$15 - 20
ACAP / Sagarmatha / Langtang permit	$25 -30
Restricted area permit (weekly)	$100 - 500+
Everest climbing permit	$15,000+
Other peak expedition	Varies widely