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Trekking Rules and Permit in Nepal

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Trekking Rules in Nepal

Trekkers in Nepal are allowed to trek as FIT (Free Individual Trekker) or in a group of various sizes. However, there are certain trekking regions known as ‘Restricted Areas’ that are highly regulated by the Government of Nepal and hence FITs are strictly forbidden. Trekking in these areas is allowed only upon acquiring permit from the Department of Immigration.

Interested trekkers should contact the authorized trekking agencies who then can apply for permits (on behalf of trekkers) at the Department of Immigration fulfilling all the necessary formalities. Trekkers should be trekking in a group (of minimum two persons) accompanied by licensed trekking guide. Individual trekker cannot apply for the permit.

There are different rates (trekking Permit fees) applicable for different routes to acquire the Permits. Visit the link for detail. Permit fees are quoted in US dollars but payable in Nepali Rupees. Trekking permit is not issued beyond visa expiration date. Hence, trekkers must have valid visa for sufficient number of days covering their trekking schedule.

Conditions to be followed by Trekkers

  1. Trekkers should respect local customs and traditions and must not indulge in any activity that goes against the established norms and culture of the society.
  2. Individual trekking in Restricted Areas is strictly forbidden. There should be minimum two trekkers.
  3. Daily remuneration, safety gears and appropriate clothes, Personal Accident insurance must be provided to Nepali citizen accompanying travel group as guide/porter/any other supporting roles.
  4. Trekkers should trek only in the specified or designated route as per the Trekking Permit. They are not allowed to change route. Or concerned trekking agency/trekking guide accompanying the group must not let trekkers change the route.
  5. Trekkers should comply with instructions given by authorized Officials in trekking zone (Restricted Area).
  6. Mountaineers with expedition permit should get trekking permit as well if they have to pass through Restricted Areas to climb peaks. In this case, they do not need to pay fees for (Trekking) Permit.

 Authorized Agencies can apply for trekking permits along with following documents

  1. Copy of Passport
  2. Copy of valid Visa sufficient to cover trekking days
  3. Name lists of trekkers
  4. Program Schedule of trekking
  5. Guarantee letter of Agency
  6. Agreement with Agency
  7. Tax clearance Certificate of Trekking Agency
  8. Documents relating to insurance of the trekkers (foreign nationals) and Nepalese staff accompanying the trekkers
  9. License issued by The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Civil Aviation to operate trekking business
  10. License  issued by Nepal Rastra Bank allowing exchanging of foreign currencies
  11. Program schedule of trekking
  12. Registration Certificate of Permanent Account Number
  13. Voucher of Bank payment (fees) for permits

 

Regulated Trekking Route and applicable Permit Fees.

 

S.No. Regions/VDCs Permit Fee
1. Upper Mustang 

  1. Lomanthang Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5)
  2. Lo-Ghekar Damodarkunda Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5)
  3. Baragung Muktichetra Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 3 and Satang Village of ward no.5)

 

 USD500 per person  (for the first 10 days) 

USd 50 per person /Day  ( beyond 10 days)
2. Upper Dolpa 

  1. Dolpo Buddha Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 4 to 6)
  2. Shey Phoksundo Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 7)
  3. Charka Tangsong Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 6)

 

 USD500 per person  (for the first 10 days) 

USD 50 per person /Day  ( beyond 10 days)
3. Gorkha Manaslu Area 

Chumnubri Rural Municipality (All areas of ward nos. 1,2,3 and 4)

 September – November 

USD 100 per person / week

USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week)

 

December – August

USD 75 per person / week

USD 10 per person / day (beyond 1 week)

 
4. Humla 

  1. Simikot Rural Municipality (All areas of ward nos. 1,6 and 7)
  2. Namkha Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 6)
  3. Changkheli Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 3 to 5)
 USD 50 per person / week 

USD 10 per person / day (beyond 1 week)

 
5. Taplejung 

  1. Phantanglung Rural Municipality (All areas of ward nos. 6 and 7)
  2. Mikwakhola Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 5)
  3. Sirijunga Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 8)
 USD 20 per person/ week  (for the first 4 weeks) 

USD 25 per person /week  ( beyond 4 weeks)
6. Lower Dolpa Area 

  1. Thulibheri municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 11)
  2. Tripurasundari municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 11)
  3. Dolpo Buddha Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 3)
  4. Shey Phoksundo Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 8 and 9)
  5. Jagdulla Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 6)
  6. Mudkechula Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 9)
  7. Kaike Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 7)
 USD 20 per person/ week  

USD 5 per person /day  ( beyond 1 week)
7. Dolakha 

  1. Gaurishankhar Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 9)
  2. Bighu Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1)
 USD 20 per person/ week 
8. Gorkha Tsum Valley Area 

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  1. Chumnubri   Rural Municipality (All areas of ward nos. 3,6 and 7)
 September – November 

USD 40 per person / week

USD 7 per person / day (beyond 1 week)

 

December – August

USD 30 per person / week

USD 7 per person / day (beyond 1 week)

 
9. Sankhuwasabha 

  1. Bhotkhola Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5)
  2. Makalu Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 4)
 USD 20 per person/ week  (for the first 4 weeks) 

USD 25 per person /week  ( beyond 4 weeks)
10. Solukhumbu 

Khumbu Pasang Lahmu Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 5)

 

 USD 20 per person/ week  (for the first 4 weeks) 

USD 25 per person /week  ( beyond 4 weeks)
11. Rasuwa 

Gosaikunda Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 and some area of ward no. 2)

 USD 20 per person /week
12. Manang 

  1. Narpa Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5)
  2. Nasho Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 6 and 7)
 September – November 

USD 100 per person / week

USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week)

 

December – August

USD 75 per person / week

USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week)

 
13. Bajhang 

  1. Saipal Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5)
 USD 90 per person / week for the first week 

 

USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week)
14. Mugu 

Mugumakarmarong Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 9)

 USD 100 per person / week 

USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week)
15. Darchula 

Vyas Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1)

 USD 90 per person / week 

USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week)
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