Trekking Permits
Every traveler requires entry and permits while trekking in Nepal. National park entry fee, restricted area fee, TIMS card and local government’s entry fee are the major trekking permits and entrance fees that one must obtain according to the area where they are traveling.
There are 20 national parks in which entrance fees apply to the local, SAARC and foreign travelers.
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. 1500 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. 1500 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. 750 per person per entry
Below 10 yrs free
Other National Parks
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
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
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
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
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
What is a TIMS card?
The provision of Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) came into effect on January 1, 2008. Since then, the Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN) and Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) started recording trekkers’ details and began issuing TIMS card to the trekkers.
As per the recent MoU signed by NTB and TAAN, TIMS card is applicable in all trekking areas of the country including restricted areas.
Group trekkers will have to pay Blue TIMS cards by paying a fee of Rs 1,000 per person, while FITs have to get Green TIMS cards by paying a fee of Rs 2,000. Similarly, group trekkers from SAARC countries have to pay Rs 300 for TIMS cards, while FITs from the SAARC region have to pay Rs 600 each.
Tourist Visa Extension
Tourist visas and permits are essential to travel in Tibet. Tibetan Tourism Bureau (TTB) issued travel permits to you by travel agencies which are registered at TTB in Lhasa. After receiving the travel permit from Tibet, travelers must apply for the visa in the nearest Chinese embassy or consultant. All foreign visitors to Tibet need one to eight permits. Only Tibetan official tour guides are allowed in Tibet.
Bhutan Visa
Every human being who is keen to travel Bhutan requires a tourist visa. Exceptions are India and Bangladesh passports holders, they do not require tourist visas. The Tourism Council of Bhutan in Thimphu issued the visa. The Royal government of Bhutan sets minimum selling prices packages to Bhutan and this must be paid in US dollars prior to arrival in Bhutan.
All visas are only issued to tourists booked via a local licensed tour operator. Visa fee is US$ 40.00 per person effective from 1 January 2013. Travelers require an international passport with a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of arrival into Bhutan.