Trekking and climbing in Nepal require various permits to regulate tourism, ensure safety, and protect nature and local culture. Below is a simplified guide:

1. Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) Card

• Mandatory for all foreign trekkers.

• Must be obtained through a registered trekking agency with a licensed guide (solo trekking not allowed since April 2023).

• Issued by Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and TAAN.

2. National Park & Conservation Area Permits

Required for protected areas like Everest (Sagarmatha), Annapurna, Langtang, and Manaslu.

• Fee: Approx. USD 24 (NPR 3,000) per area.

• Available at NTB offices in Kathmandu/Pokhara or park entry checkpoints.

3. Restricted Area Permits

Some regions near international borders need special permits (with guide & group).

• Upper Mustang / Upper Dolpo: USD 500 for first 10 days + USD 50/day.

• Manaslu:

  • Sep–Nov: USD 100/week + USD 15/day.

  • Dec–Aug: USD 75/week + USD 10/day.

4. Expedition & Peak Climbing Permits

Issued by the Department of Tourism or Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). Fees vary by peak, height, and season.

• Mount Everest:

  • Spring: USD 11,000 (may increase to USD 15,000 from Sep 2025).

  • Autumn: USD 5,500 | Summer/Winter: USD 2,750.

• Other 8,000m+ Peaks: Spring USD 1,800 | Autumn USD 900 | Off-season USD 450.

• Trekking Peaks (under 7,000m): Lower fees, managed by NMA.

5. Garbage Deposit (Refundable)

Expeditions must deposit fees, refunded if waste is properly managed.

• Everest: USD 4,000 (plus 8 kg waste removal from above base camp).

• Other peaks above 8,000m: USD 3,000.

• 7,001m–8,000m: USD 2,000.

• 6,501m–7,000m: USD 1,000.

• Below 6,500m: USD 500.

Required Documents

• Passport copy

• 2 passport-size photos

• Trekking/expedition itinerary

• Valid Nepal visa