Welcome to Nepal. The Government of Nepal requires trekkers to obtain trekking permits to enter mountain and trekking regions. Trekkers may travel as Free Individual Trekkers (FIT) or in groups, depending on the area.
Some trekking regions are designated as Restricted Areas and are strictly regulated by the Government of Nepal. In these areas, FIT trekking is not allowed. Trekkers must travel in an organized group, accompanied by a licensed guide, and obtain a special permit from the Department of Immigration through an authorized trekking agency.
Trekking is permitted only on the routes and within the areas specified in the permit. Trekking outside the approved route is considered a violation of Nepalese law.
All trekkers must always carry their trekking permit and present it to immigration officials or police upon request. Compliance with these regulations ensures safety, legal travel, and responsible trekking in Nepal.
Trekking Permit Fee Details
|
S.No. |
Regions/VDCs |
Permit Fee |
|
1. |
Upper Mustang
|
USD 500 per person (for the first 10 days) USD 50 per person /Day (beyond 10 days) |
|
2. |
Upper Dolpa
|
USD 500 per person (for the first 10 days) USD 50 per person /Day (beyond 10 days) |
|
3. |
Gorkha Manaslu Area
|
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
|
USD 50 per person / week USD 10 per person / day (beyond 1 week) |
|
5. |
Taplejung
|
USD 20 per person/ week (for the first 4 weeks) USD 25 per person /week ( beyond 4 weeks) |
|
6. |
Lower Dolpa Area
|
USD 20 per person/ week USD 5 per person /week ( beyond 1 week) |
|
7. |
Dolakha
|
USD 20 per person/ week |
|
8. |
Gorkha Tsum Valley Area Sirdibas-Lokpa-Chumling-Chekampar-Nile-Chule
|
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
|
USD 20 per person/ week (for the first 4 weeks) USD 25 per person /week ( beyond 4 weeks) |
|
10. |
Solukhumbu
|
USD 20 per person/ week (for the first 4 weeks) USD 25 per person /week ( beyond 4 weeks) |
|
11. |
Rasuwa
|
USD 20 per person /week |
|
12. |
Manang
|
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
|
USD 90 per person / week for the first week USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week) |
|
14. |
Mugu
|
USD 100 per person / week USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week) |
|
15. |
Darchula
|
USD 90 per person / week USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week) |

