Permit | Garbage Fees

{"time":1772210667244,"blocks":[{"id":"UspuyZdQrD","type":"header","data":{"text":"NEPAL CLIMBING AND TREKKING&nbsp;PERMIT COSTS","level":2}},{"id":"ctqcPnYv3O","type":"header","data":{"text":"DOT\nRoyalty - Foreign Climbers (Per Person, USD)","level":4}},{"id":"DRP3ipYo97","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The Department of\nTourism issues permit for all peaks in Nepal. The table below is reproduced\ndirectly from the official government schedule (Table No. 8) effective\nSeptember 1, 2025. One critical detail many operators miss: Manaslu has a\nunique inverted fee structure where the autumn season is more expensive than\nspring. Ama Dablam is listed separately in the official schedule at a premium\nabove the standard 6,501m to 6,999m band."}},{"id":"9TDBAGzr6f","type":"image","data":{"url":"https:\/\/media.tripcart.com\/images\/2552\/web_2552_1772185861_119252_2889_1402x773.webp","caption":"","alt":"DOT - Permit - Foreigners","width":1063,"height":586,"withBorder":false,"withBackground":false,"stretched":false}},{"id":"MVMrqnMLEc","type":"delimiter","data":{}},{"id":"iHpWwIV-hR","type":"header","data":{"text":"DOT\nRoyalty - Nepali Climbers (Per Person, Nepali Rupees)","level":4}},{"id":"XDWx6nFOMS","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The Nepali citizen\nroyalty schedule runs on the same altitude band structure. Note that in the\nofficial Nepali table, Manaslu is grouped under the general 8,000m category\nrather than being listed separately as it is in the foreign climber table."}},{"id":"r7LGQQAl_W","type":"image","data":{"url":"https:\/\/media.tripcart.com\/images\/2552\/web_2552_1772185904_183499_5211_1403x843.webp","caption":"","alt":"DOT - Permit - Nepali","width":1063,"height":639,"withBorder":false,"withBackground":false,"stretched":false}},{"id":"TlJkxRcxP8","type":"delimiter","data":{}},{"id":"a6_Hiawm2H","type":"header","data":{"text":"NMA\nTrekking Peaks - Foreign Climbers (Per Person, USD)","level":4}},{"id":"kzhdUrW4zf","type":"image","data":{"url":"https:\/\/media.tripcart.com\/images\/2552\/web_2552_1772185609_479321_6674_1414x2000.webp","caption":"","alt":"NMA Peaks - Foreigners","width":1063,"height":1504,"withBorder":false,"withBackground":false,"stretched":false}},{"id":"onqt129NhN","type":"delimiter","data":{}},{"id":"g7tU2ZgpgU","type":"header","data":{"text":"NMA Trekking Peaks -&nbsp;Nepali Climbers (Per Person, Nepali Rupees)","level":4}},{"id":"RUMDETkfRm","type":"image","data":{"url":"https:\/\/media.tripcart.com\/images\/2552\/web_2552_1772186041_483372_5744_1414x2000.webp","caption":"","alt":"NMA Peaks - Nepali","width":1063,"height":1504,"withBorder":false,"withBackground":false,"stretched":false}},{"id":"UeIKVzQGGx","type":"delimiter","data":{}},{"id":"BWGUSa7LAT","type":"header","data":{"text":"National\nParks and Conservation Area Entry Fees","level":4}},{"id":"W3SVs3mtN3","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Every major\ntrekking and climbing route in Nepal passes through at least one national park\nor conservation area managed by the Department of National Parks and Wildlife\nConservation. These permits are required at entry gates and are charged once\nper visit regardless of the number of days spent inside. Sagarmatha National\nPark and ACAP remain the two most encountered by expedition and trekking\nteams."}},{"id":"sfdC1P9hY0","type":"image","data":{"url":"https:\/\/media.tripcart.com\/images\/2552\/web_2552_1772187317_297553_6786_1414x1053.webp","caption":"","alt":"National Park Conservation Area - Permit","width":1063,"height":792,"withBorder":false,"withBackground":false,"stretched":false}},{"id":"tHPw05FZs2","type":"delimiter","data":{}},{"id":"tzQxbJFSIw","type":"header","data":{"text":"Restricted\nArea Permits (RAP)","level":4}},{"id":"xZzPopGSH3","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Restricted areas are border-adjacent or culturally sensitive zones that require a special permit obtained only through a registered Nepali trekking agency. Independent applications are not accepted. A minimum of two foreign trekkers per group is required and a licensed guide must accompany the team throughout."}},{"id":"tqJ18oHiAi","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"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.&nbsp;<\/u><\/i><\/b>"}},{"id":"jqTL2ecMRU","type":"image","data":{"url":"https:\/\/media.tripcart.com\/images\/2552\/web_2552_1772210515_67393_9290_800x1723.webp","caption":"","alt":"Restricted Area Permit - Updated","width":800,"height":1723,"withBorder":false,"withBackground":false,"stretched":false}},{"id":"Hm8dLzio_N","type":"delimiter","data":{}},{"id":"6loKrb0-tm","type":"header","data":{"text":"Local\nEntry and Municipal Fees","level":4}},{"id":"IPyqN_t6RW","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Local governments\nand rural municipalities across Nepal have introduced their own entry charges\nalongside national-level permits. In the Khumbu, the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural\nMunicipality replaced the TIMS card requirement with its own entry fee, increased\nfrom NPR 2,000 to NPR 3,000 in September 2024. Trekkers heading to the Everest\nregion no longer need a TIMS card. For all other regions including Annapurna,\nLangtang, Manaslu, and Helambu, the TIMS card remains applicable."}},{"id":"s2gh-fl-z3","type":"table","data":{"withHeadings":false,"content":[["Permit \/ Local Fee<\/b>\n ","Region \/ Route<\/b>\n ","Foreign National<\/b>\n ","Nepali \/ SAARC<\/b>\n ","Notes<\/b>\n "],["Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural\n Municipality\n ","All Everest\n region (Lukla onwards)\n ","NPR 3,000\n ","NPR 500\n ","Replaced TIMS\n in Khumbu. Mandatory for all. Increased from NPR 2,000 in Sep 2024.\n "],["TIMS Card (Group Trekker)\n ","Annapurna,\n Langtang, Manaslu, Helambu\n ","NPR 2,000\n ","NPR 600\n ","Through TAAN\n or Nepal Tourism Board offices\n "],["TIMS Card (Individual \/ FIT)\n ","Annapurna,\n Langtang, Manaslu, Helambu\n ","NPR 3,000\n ","NPR 1,000\n ","Higher rate\n for solo independent trekkers\n "],["Manaslu Rural Municipality\n Entry\n ","Manaslu\n Circuit Trek\n ","NPR 2,000\n ","NPR 500\n ","Separate from\n the Restricted Area Permit\n "],["Naukunda Rural Municipality\n ","Tsum Valley\n area\n ","NPR 2,000\n ","NPR 200\n ","Collected at\n local checkpoints\n "],["Upper Mustang Local\n Collection\n ","Lo Manthang\n (within RAP zone)\n ","NPR 2,000\n ","NPR 200\n ","Charged in\n addition to the daily RAP fee\n "]]}},{"id":"jdfr2Wap0L","type":"delimiter","data":{}},{"id":"Uk5Eb2t_Uc","type":"header","data":{"text":"Mandatory\nInsurance Provisions","level":4}},{"id":"Z-n1LocmaK","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The official\ngovernment schedule includes mandatory insurance requirements for all personnel\non mountaineering expeditions. Every expedition team is required to insure the\nfollowing categories of workers for personal accident from a government-recognized\ninsurance company, covering the full duration of the expedition from departure\nto return."}},{"id":"hZKf6fHHiI","type":"table","data":{"withHeadings":false,"content":[["Personnel Category<\/b>\n ","Personal Accident Insurance (Minimum)<\/b>\n ","Medical Insurance (Minor Injuries)<\/b>\n "],["Liaison Officer\n ","NPR 1,500,000\n (NPR 15 Lakh)\n ","Mandatory -\n minor injuries in accidents\n "],["Sardar (Expedition Leader)\n ","NPR 1,500,000\n (NPR 15 Lakh)\n ","Mandatory -\n minor injuries in accidents\n "],["Mountain Guide and\n High-Altitude Worker\n ","NPR 2,000,000\n (NPR 20 Lakh)\n ","Mandatory -\n minor injuries in accidents\n "],["Base Camp Worker\n ","NPR 1,500,000\n (NPR 15 Lakh)\n ","Mandatory -\n minor injuries in accidents\n "],["Local Workers\n ","NPR 500,000\n (NPR 5 Lakh)\n ","Mandatory -\n minor injuries in accidents\n "]]}},{"id":"wGl1Ua-osB","type":"delimiter","data":{}},{"id":"LzpZsb6jQV","type":"header","data":{"text":"Royalty-Free\nPeaks (Karnali and Sudurpaschim, 2025 to 2027)&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;","level":4}},{"id":"lYAtmiRS9T","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The Government of\nNepal opened 97 peaks across the far-western provinces of Karnali and\nSudurpaschim for royalty-free climbing from July 17, 2025 through to the end of\n2027. These range from 5,870m to 7,132m and include several objectives that\nhave never been summited. Api Himal at 7,132m and Saipal at 7,031m are the\nhighest on the list. Normal trekking permits, conservation area entry fees, and\nrestricted area clearances where applicable still apply even within these free\nzones."}},{"id":"EIJSZ4vDlc","type":"table","data":{"withHeadings":false,"content":[["Region<\/b>\n ","Province<\/b>\n ","Elevation Range<\/b>\n ","No. of Peaks<\/b>\n ","Royalty Fee<\/b>\n ","Offer Valid Until<\/b>\n "],["Karnali Province highlands\n ","Karnali\n ","5,870m to 7,132m\n ","~50 peaks\n ","FREE\n ","December 2027\n "],["Sudurpaschim Province\n highlands\n ","Far West\n ","5,870m to 7,132m\n ","~47 peaks\n ","FREE\n ","December 2027\n "]]}}],"version":"2.31.0"}