Trekking Areas And Permits in Nepal

Trekking in Nepal requires permits and necessary procedures. If you are planning to go trekking in Nepal, this guide might helpful for you in order to obtain permits.

Trekking Areas in Nepal

Where to Trek

Nepal offers over 100 of trekking and considers as the paradise for trekkers. There are easy trekking for few days to strenuous adventure expedition for several weeks. You can enjoy scenic and panoramic spectacular views in all of them. Some are as follows:

Annapurna Region

Annapurna region is most popular and famous trekking region among the trekker with most stunning scenery on earth. You will be trekking through rhododendron forests over the foothills of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges and through the Kali Gandaki Gorge which is the deepest in the world. Annapurna trekking starts at Pokhara.

Everest Region

Mostly, the trekking starts at Lukla, however, you can start trekking from Jiri. With the World’s highest mountain, Mt. Everest, the region continues to lure adventure-lovers all around the globe. A hair-raising flight lands you at the airstrip of Lukla (2,850 m) from where you begin walking to the famous Sherpa village of Namche Bazaar and on to Tengboche monastery with the mesmerizing peak of Ama Dablam hovering in the sky. Then it’s over the glaciers to the foot of Everest for the view of a lifetime.

Langtang Region

The third most popular trekking in Nepal which starts directly from the Kathmandu is also most popular for pilgrimage trekking as Gosaikund lakes situated here. Langtang offers baffling extremes in topography and climate conditions. In just one day you can traverse five different vegetation zones trekking from the subtropics to timberline.

Remote Region

Remote region requires the special restricted trekking permit and especially those who want to get off the beaten track, there is the trail to Mustang, north of the Annapurna range which offers mind-boggling landscapes and mystical cultures. Another most popular trekking is Manaslu trekking in west-central Nepal which offers a diverse range of pristine eco-systems. Makalu in the eastern part of the country takes you through isolated valleys and high mountain passes to the base of the fifth highest peak on earth. And another most popular restricted region is Dolpo in northwest Nepal captivates visitors with its Phoksundo Lake and unparalleled scenery.

Trekking Permits in Nepal

A trekking permit is required to trek in any part of Nepal. If you want to trek two areas, you will need two permits. Each permit requires details for the route and region. Police checkpoints are set up in some areas so do not venture off the set route unless you carry cigarettes for officers.

Trekking Area	Permit Fee
Annapurna, Everest, Langtang 78% of all trekking went to one of these three places in 1998. Also, see National Park Fees below.	FREE
Rara, and other areas.	US $5 per week US $10 per week (after 4th week)
Dolpa* and Kanchanjunga* Less than 1% of all trekkers tour here This is Remote trekking	US $10 per week US $20 per week (after 4th week)
Manaslu* - Another Remote area	US $75 per week (low season) US$90 (high season)
Mustang* and Upper Dolpa* The governments gonna get you on this one.	US$ 700  US $10 per Day (after first 10 days)
* Through registered trekking agencies only. Permit fees are quoted in US$ but  payable in Nepali Rupees Trekking Permits will not be extended past your Visa Expiry Date 2 Passport photos (black/white) required Information updated November 2001	-

National Park Fees

Fourteen areas of Nepal have been designated National Parks, Wildlife Reserve and Conservation Areas (no one speaks about the Hunting Reserve). To trek in any of these areas, you may need an additional permit.

You need to pay a Park Fee of Rs. 1,000 (less than US$ 15). All fees are payable at the ACAP Office listed below or at the park entrance, but higher fees will have to be paid at the entrance. Trekkers going to the Annapurna Region have to pay a fee of Rs. 2,000 which is payable at the Information and Entry Fee Collection Counter of Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), Sanchaya Kosh Building, Thamel (Ph 223088 Ex. 363). The toll is utilized for environment conservation and maintenance of the area.

In order to be sure of the current requirements, ask at the Immigration Offices listed below or book with registered travel agencies.

Immigration Office	Hours
Department of Immigration (Kathmandu) All permits available and only place to get permits over 30 days and into restricted areas. Department of Immigration has moved next to the Tourist Service Centre at Bhrikutimandap, on the eastern side of Tundikhel parade ground. Visa extension and trekking permit applications are accepted from 10:00 to 13:00 only (but not accepted after 12:00 on Friday).	10-17:00 Mid-Feb to Mid-Nov 10-16:00 Mid-Nov to Mid-Feb Closed at 12:00 Every Friday, all day Saturday, Sunday and Governement Holidays.
Pokhara Immigration Office Only for Annapurna, Lower Dolpa and miscellaneous areas
Nepalgunj Immigration Office Mid-Western Region - for permits less than 30 days and restricted areas are not available.
Mustang* and Upper Dolpa* Eastern Region - for permits less than 30 days and restricted areas are not available.
Mahendranagar Immigration Office Far Western and Mid-Western Region - for permits less than 30 days and restricted areas are not available.	-

Peaks Currently Open

18 Peaks opened for trekking groups with permission from Nepal
Mountaineering Association (NMA) are divided into groups A & B below.

Group A: US $300.00 Climbing Royalty for up to 9 persons: Height in Meters

No.	Peak	Height (in meters)	Region
1	Hiunchuli	6441	Annapurna
2	Singu Chuli	6501	Annapurna
3	Mera Peak	6654	Khumbu
4	Kusum Kangru	6367	Khumbu
5	Kwandge	6011	Khumbu
6	Chulu West	6419	Annapurna
7	Chuku East	6584	Annapurna
8	Island Peak	6160	Khumbu
9	Parchemuche	6187	Rolwalling
10	Lubuje	6119	Khumbu
11	Ramdung	5925	Rolwalling
12	Pisang Peak	6091	Annapurna

Group B: US $150.00 Climbing Royalty for up to 9 persons: Height in Meters

No.	Peak	Height (in meters)	Region
13	Tent Peak	5663	Annapurna
14	Khongma Tse	5849	Khumbu
15	Naya Kanga	5844	Langtang
16	Pokhalde	5806	Khumbu
17	Mardi Himal	5587	Annapurna
18	Palder Peak	5896	Langtang