Trekking permits are required for all regions in Nepal. Permit types vary by area, and some regions do not allow individual trekkers.
This post helps you understand Nepal trekking permits and fees. Trekking permits are mandatory for all trekking regions and are issued by the Government of Nepal. The type of permit required depends on the trekking area. Some regions are restricted areas, where free individual trekking is not allowed.
For trekkers traveling with a licensed guide through a registered trekking company, all permits and fees are handled by the company, making the process easy and hassle-free.
| S.No. | Region | Areas Covered | Permit Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Upper Mustang | Lo Manthang RM (Wards 1–5)Lo-Ghekar Damodarkunda RM (Wards 1–5)Baragung Muktichetra RM (Ward 3 & Satang Village of Ward 5) | USD 500 per person (first 10 days)USD 50 per person/day (after 10 days) |
| 2 | Upper Dolpa | Dolpo Buddha RM (Wards 4–6)Shey Phoksundo RM (Wards 1–7)Charka Tangsong RM (Wards 1–6) | USD 500 per person (first 10 days)USD 50 per person/day (after 10 days) |
| 3 | Manaslu Area (Gorkha) | Chumnubri RM (Wards 1, 2, 3 & 4) | Sep–Nov: USD 100/person/weekUSD 15/person/day (after 1 week)Dec–Aug: USD 75/person/weekUSD 10/person/day (after 1 week) |
| 4 | Humla | Simikot RM (Wards 1, 6 & 7)Namkha RM (Wards 1–6)Changkheli RM (Wards 3–5) | USD 50 per person/weekUSD 10 per person/day (after 1 week) |
| 5 | Taplejung | Phantanglung RM (Wards 6 & 7)Mikwakhola RM (Ward 5)Sirijunga RM (Ward 8) | USD 20 per person/week (first 4 weeks)USD 25 per person/week (after 4 weeks) |
| 6 | Lower Dolpa | Thuli Bheri Municipality (Wards 1–11)Tripurasundari Municipality (Wards 1–11)Dolpo Buddha RM (Wards 1–3)Shey Phoksundo RM (Wards 8 & 9)Jagdulla RM (Wards 1–6)Mudkechula RM (Wards 1–9)Kaike RM (Wards 1–7) | USD 20 per person/week (first week)USD 5 per person/week (after 1 week) |
| 7 | Dolakha | Gaurishankhar RM (Ward 9)Bighu RM (Ward 1) | USD 20 per person/week |
| 8 | Tsum Valley (Gorkha) | Sirdibas – Lokpa – Chumling – Chekampar – Nile – ChuleChumnubri RM (Wards 3, 6 & 7) | Sep–Nov: USD 40/person/weekUSD 7/person/day (after 1 week)Dec–Aug: USD 30/person/weekUSD 7/person/day (after 1 week) |
| 9 | Sankhuwasabha | Bhotkhola RM (Wards 1–5)Makalu RM (Ward 4) | USD 20 per person/week (first 4 weeks)USD 25 per person/week (after 4 weeks) |
| 10 | Solukhumbu | Khumbu Pasang Lhamu RM (Ward 5) | USD 20 per person/week (first 4 weeks)USD 25 per person/week (after 4 weeks) |
| 11 | Rasuwa | Gosaikunda RM (Ward 1 & part of Ward 2) | USD 20 per person/week |
| 12 | Manang | Narpa RM (Wards 1–5)Nasho RM (Wards 6 & 7) | Sep–Nov: USD 100/person/weekUSD 15/person/day (after 1 week)Dec–Aug: USD 75/person/weekUSD 15/person/day (after 1 week) |
| 13 | Bajhang | Saipal RM (Wards 1–5) | USD 90 per person (first week)USD 15 per person/day (after 1 week) |
| 14 | Mugu | Mugumakarmarong RM (Wards 1–9) | USD 100 per person/weekUSD 15 per person/day (after 1 week) |
| 15 | Darchula | Vyas RM (Ward 1) | USD 90 per person/weekUSD 15 per person/day (after 1 week) |