Park entry permit must be obtained to enter protected areas. Park entry are issued from Tourist Service Center, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu, or at the entry point. Please refer to the table below for details about payment. Please note that the information below is as per the information provided by the concerned department..Fee can be changed as per government rules.
| SN. | National Parks/ Wildlife Reserve/ Conservation Areas | Nepali | SAARC | Foreigners | Child discount |
| National Parks that are designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites (Natural) | |||||
| 1 | Chitwan National Park | NRs. 150 per person per entry | NRs. 1,000 per person per entry | NRs. 2,000 per person per entry | Below 10 yrs free |
| 2 | Sagarmatha National Park | NRs. 100 per person per entry | NRs. 1,500 per person per entry | NRs. 3,000 per person per entry | Below 10 yrs free |
| Other National Parks | |||||
| 3 | Banke National Park | NRs. 100 per person per entry | NRs. 750 per person per entry | NRs. 1,500 per person per entry | Below 10 yrs free |
| 4 | Bardia National Park | NRs. 100 per person per entry | NRs. 750 per person per entry | NRs. 1,500 per person per entry | Below 10 yrs free |
| 5 | Khaptad National Park | NRs. 100 per person per entry | NRs. 500 per person per entry | NRs. 1,500 per person per entry | Below 10 yrs free |
| 6 | Langtang National Park | NRs. 100 per person per entry | NRs. 1,500 per person per entry | NRs. 3,000 per person per entry | Below 10 yrs free |
| 7 | Makalu-Barun National Park | NRs. 100 per person per entry | NRs. 1,500 per person per entry | NRs. 3,000 per person per entry | Below 10 yrs free |
| 8 | Parsa National Park | NRs. 100 per person per entry | NRs. 750 per person per entry | NRs. 1,500 per person per entry | Below 10 yrs free |
| 9 | Rara National Park | NRs. 100 per person per entry | NRs. 1,500 per person per entry | NRs. 3,000 per person per entry | Below 10 yrs free |
| 10 | Shey-Phoksundo National Park | NRs. 100 per person per entry | NRs. 1,500 per person per entry | NRs. 3,000 per person per entry | Below 10 yrs free |
| 11 | Shivapuri- Nagarjun National Park | NRs. 100 per person per entry | NRs. 600 per person per entry | NRs. 1,000 per person per entry | Below 10 yrs free |
| 12 | Shuklaphanta National Park | NRs. 100 per person per entry | NRs. 750 per person per entry | NRs. 1,500 per person per entry | Below 10 yrs free |
| Wildlife Reserve | |||||
| 13 | Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve | NRs. 100 per person per entry | NRs. 750 per person per entry | NRs. 1,500 per person per entry | Below 10 yrs free |
| Conservation Areas | |||||
| 14 | Api Nampa Conservation Area | NRs. 100 per person per entry | NRs. 500 per person per entry | NRs. 2,000 per person per entry | Below 10 yrs free |
| 15 | Annapurna Conservation Area | NRs. 100 per person per entry | NRs. 1,000 per person per entry | NRs. 3,000 per person per entry | Below 10 yrs free |
| 16 | Blackbuck Conservation Area | NRs. 100 per person per entry | NRs. 500 per person per entry | NRs. 2,000 per person per entry | Below 10 yrs free |
| 17 | Gaurishanker Conservation Area | NRs. 100 per person per entry | NRs. 1,000 per person per entry | NRs. 3,000 per person per entry | Below 10 yrs free |
| 18 | Kanchenjunga Conservation Area | NRs. 100 per person per entry | NRs. 500 per person per entry | NRs. 2,000 per person per entry | Below 10 yrs free |
| 19 | Manaslu Conservation Area | NRs. 100 per person per entry | NRs. 1,000 per person per entry | NRs. 3,000 per person per entry | Below 10 yrs free |
| Hunting Reserve | |||||
| 20 | Dhorpatan | NRs. 100 per person per entry | NRs. 1,500 per person per entry | NRs. 3,000 per person per entry | Below 10 yrs free |
Restricted Area trek permit Charges:
TREKKING PERMIT
Special trekking permit must be acquired from the Department of Immigration, Kalikasthan, Kathmandu, Permits will be apply by registered trekking company for trekking to areas that fall under the Restricted Zone.
- Trekking in any area or along any route except the specified area of route shall be deemed to be violation of law.
- Trekking permit should be kept along with the trekker while trekking.
- Trekking permit has to be shown to immigration employees or police it they so require.
| District | Regions/VDCs | Permit Fee (USD) / Equivalent |
| Taplejung District | Kanchanjunga Region (Olangchung Gola, Lelep, Papung and Yamphudin VDCs) | US$ 10 per person/Week (for the first 4 weeks) US$ 20 per person/Week (beyond 4 weeks) |
| Sankhuwas-abha | Kimathanka, Chepuwa, Hatiya and Pawakhola VDCs | US$ 10 per person / Week ( for the first 4 weeks) US$ 20 per person / Week ( Beyond 4 weeks) |
| Solukhumbu | All the North West Regions of Chame (Namche VDC ) to Nangpala | US$ 10 per person/Week (for the first 4 weeks) US$ 20 per person/Week (beyond 4 weeks) |
| Dolakha | Lamabagar Ward No.1 (Lepche) Gaurishanker Ward No. 1 (Beding 9 and Chhorolpa lake) Area | US$ 10 per person /Week |
| Rasuwa District | Thuman and Timure Region | US$ 10 per person /Week |
| Gorkha District | Manaslu Region (Lho, Samagaun, Prok, Bihi) | September - November US$70/per person/Week (for a week or 7 days) US$10/per person/Day (Beyond a week or 7 days) December - August US$50 per person/Week (for a week) US$ 7 per person/Day (Beyond a week or 7days) |
| Gorkha District | Tsum Valley of Gorkha District Areas of Chhekampar and Chunchet VDCs (Sirdibas- Lokpa-Chumling-Chhhekam- par- Nile-Chhule Area) | September - November US$ 35 per person / 8 days December - August US$25 per person / 8 days |
| Manang | Thoche (North of Tilche village), Na, Phu VDCs | September - November US$90 per person /Week December - August US$ 75 per person /Week |
| Mustang | Lhomanthang, Charang, Chhondup,Chhotsher, Surkhang, Ghami, Chhusang, Sangdagaun of Kagbeni VDC and way to Tilicho lake (Jomsom VDC) | US$500 per person (for the first 10 days) US$ 50 per person /Day ( beyond 10 days) |
| Dolpa | Upper Dolpa Bhijer, Saldang, Tinze, Chharka and Mukot | US$500 per person (for the first 10 days) US$ 50 per person /Day ( beyond 10 days) |
| Dolpa | Lower DolpaAll other 18 VDCs (out of 23) of Dolpa District | US$ 10 per person /Week |
| Mugu | Mugu, Dolpu, Pulu, Bhangri | US$90 per person (for the first 7 days or a week) US$15 per person /Day ( beyond 7 days) |
| Humla | Simikot, Yari ,Limi and Muchu VDCs, Regions of Dharma VDC ( way to Tibet via Tangekhola) | US$50 per person (for the first 7 days or a week) US$ 7 per person/Day (( beyond a week or 7 days) |
| Bajhang | Areas of Kanda, Saipal and Dhuli VDCs | US$ 90 per person ( For a week or seven days) US$ 15 per person/Day ( Beyond a week or seven days) |
| Darchula | Areas of Byas VDC | US$ 90 per person ( For a week or seven days) US$ 15 per person/Day ( Beyond a week or seven days) |
TIMS CARD
For safety all trekkers in Nepal must acquire the Trekkers’ Information Management Systems (TIMS) Card before trekking. TIMS Card is mandatory to ensure the safety and security of trekkers in the general trekking areas.Fees, passport copy, and passport size photographs are required to obtain TIMS Card from Trekking Agencies’ Association Nepal (TAAN) Office in Maligaon and Government registered trekking companies in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Individuals TrekkersTIMS Card can also be obtained from TIMS Counter at NTB Regional Office in Pokhara and Nepal tourism board Kathmandu.
TIMS Card fees are as follows – Group trekker: NRs. 1,000; Free individual trekker (FIT): NRs. 2,000, per trekking route per person per entry.
For SAARC countries TIMS Card fees are as follows – Group trekker: NRs. 300; FITs: NRs. 600, per trekking route per person per entry. Part of the collection will go into maintaining the trekkers’ database and in the rescue of trekkers in need of emergency services.
Diplomats are not charged for the card.
Peak Climbing fee and Rules:
| Nepal Mountaineering Association Climbing rules (Effective August 6, 1981) In exercise of the powers conferred by Government of Nepal, Nepal Mountaineering Association has made the following rules to be observed for the climbing of the peaks of Nepal Himalaya listed in Appendix '1'. These rules will come into force at once. Definition: - Where applicable definitions for these rules will be the same as those for Government of Nepal Mountaineering Expedition Regulations 1979 and its first Amendment 1984. Permission:- Any person or mountaineering team desirous of climbing the peak listed in Appendix '1' must receive permission from Nepal Mountaineering Association. Application to climb the peak must be made in the form as prescribed in Appendix '2'. Permission to climb the peaks will be granted for a period of one month only. Permission may be extended, if necessary, for another period of two weeks. The period of permission granted relates to time spent for climbing above the base camp. The trek to and from the base camp is not included. Application for climbing permit may be made at any time by the concerned mountaineering team. Permit will be granted on a first come first serve basis. The right to give permission to another party for climbing the same peak during the same period is reserved by Nepal Mountaineering Association. Nepal Mountaineering Association will recommend to Immigration Office of Government of Nepal for obtaining trekking permit of the area to the team members. Payment of fee:- The climbing fee structure of NMA Peaks is as follows: For extending permission, an additional 25% charge of the total amount of the initial fee will be made for each extra week. The leader or climbing member of the team must collect the permit in person from Nepal Mountaineering Association. The maximum number of person in a group is 12 pax. Refund:- In the event of cancellation of the permission by NMA or the failure of the expedition to materialize due to some other reasons, the feels already paid will not be refunded. Every individual or party granted a climbing permit shall be accompanied by a Sirdar/Guide, who must be registered with NMA. | Functions and duties of the Sirdar/Guide :-
Food and tent accommodation. Climbing equipment and necessary clothing if required to go above the base camp. Insurance: - All employees going above the base camp must be insured for personal accident to the value of Rs. 200,000.00. Nomination of representative in Kathmandu:- Each party granted climbing permit will nominate representative in Kathmandu to act as liaison between NMA and the climbing party. The representative may be an individual or an organisation registered with NMA. The nominated representative will be responsible for making necessary arrangements for the climbing party in case of accidents or any other unforeseen circumstances. Submission of report: - On the conclusion of the climb and on return to Kathmandu, the party will submit a report to NMA. in the form prescribed in Appendix '4'. Power to cancel the permit:- NMA may cancel or withdraw the climbing permit any time with or without showing any particular reason. Non-compliance of the regulation:- Where any trekking party acts in contravention to the climbing permit or indulges in acts of unsocial or outrageous behavior contrary to the customs and culture of the people of Nepal, NMA may recommend to Government of Nepal to take necessary measures in accordance with the article 37 of Mountaineering Regulations 1979. Protection of Environment: - Base camp and other camps will be left perfectly c lean at the conclusion of the climb. No foreign materials, such as fix rope, pitons, etc shall be left on the mountain. All rubbish and waste material must be burnt or otherwise disposed off. Revision of the Regulations:- any article of this regulation may be revised or amended by NMA with prior permission of Government of Nepal. |
