What Permits Do You Need for Trekking in Nepal?
Most trekking destinations in Nepal require one or more permits. The type of permit depends on the trekking region, conservation area, national park, or restricted area you plan to visit. Below is a quick guide to the most popular trekking region and permits in Nepal and their approximate fees for international visitors. Permit rules and prices can change, so always verify them before your trip.
| Trekking Region |
Required Permit(s) |
Apprprox Fee/ Pax (Foreigners) |
| Everest Base Camp Trek |
Sagarmatha National Park Permit
Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit |
NPR 6,000
(~USD 40) |
| Annapurna Base Camp Trek |
ACAP |
NPR 3,000
(~USD 20) |
| Annapurna Circuit Trek |
ACAP |
NPR 3,000
(~USD 20) |
| Mardi Himal Trek |
ACAP |
NPR 3,000
(~USD 20) |
| Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek |
ACAP |
NPR 3,000
(~USD 20) |
| Langtang Valley Trek |
Langtang National Park Permit |
NPR 3,000
(~USD 20) |
| Manaslu Circuit Trek |
Manaslu Restricted Area Permit +
MCAP + ACAP+ Chumnubri Village Development Committee (VDC) Permit |
USD 100 (Sep–Nov)
USD 75 (Dec–Aug)
+ NPR 3,000 MCAP
+ NPR 3,000 ACAP
+ NPR 1000 VDC |
| Upper Mustang Trek |
Restricted Area Permit + ACAP |
USD 500
(First 10 Days)
+ NPR 3,000 ACAP |
| Nar Phu Valley Trek |
Restricted Area Permit + ACAP |
USD 100 (Sep–Nov)
USD 75 (Dec–Aug)
+ NPR 3,000 ACAP |
| Tsum Valley Trek |
Restricted Area Permit + MCAP + Chumnubri Village Development Committee (VDC) Permit |
USD 40 (Sep–Nov)
USD 30 (Dec–Aug)
+ NPR 3,000 MCAP
+ NPR 1000 VDC
|
| Upper Dolpo Trek |
Restricted Area Permit +
Shey Phoksundo National Park Permit |
USD 500
(First 10 Days)
+ NPR 3,000 Park Permit |
| Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek |
Restricted Area Permit +
Kanchenjunga Conservation Area Permit (KCAP) + |
USD 20/pax
(First 4 weeks)
+ NPR 2,000 TIMS |
| Makalu Base Camp Trek |
Makalu Barun National Park Permit |
NPR 3,000
(~USD 20) |
