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TIMS cards, national-park fees and restricted-area rules — the paperwork behind every legal trek.

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Dolpo Trek 2026 — NepalFeatured
Jun 17, 20263 min read

Dolpo Trek 2026: Upper Dolpo, Shey Gompa & Crystal Mountain

Nepal’s most remote restricted-area trek. Full guide to Lower and Upper Dolpo — permits, best season, Shey Gompa, and the legendary Crystal Mountain.…

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Can You Trek Nepal Without a Guide in 2026? New Rules Explained — NepalNepal Travel Tips
Jun 16, 20263 min read

Can You Trek Nepal Without a Guide in 2026? New Rules Explained

Nepal's 2023 regulation requires guides on most popular routes. What changed, which treks still allow solo trekking, and whether h…

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Api Nampa Conservation Area — NepalTrek Planning
Jun 14, 20263 min read

Api Nampa Conservation Area: Permits, Wildlife & Rules for Trekkers (2026)

Api Nampa Conservation Area 2026: permit cost (NPR 3,000), where to buy it, guide rules, and the wildlife — snow leopard, musk dee…

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Lumba Sumba Pass Trek Guide 2026 — NepalTrek Planning
Jun 14, 20263 min read

Lumba Sumba Pass Trek Guide 2026: Kanchenjunga to Makalu Traverse

Plan the Lumba Sumba Pass Trek 2026: a remote 18-day Great Himalaya Trail traverse linking Kanchenjunga and Makalu over a 5,160m p…

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Lower Dolpo Trek Guide 2026 — NepalTrek Planning
Jun 14, 20263 min read

Lower Dolpo Trek Guide 2026: Routes, Permits, Cost & Itinerary

Plan the Lower Dolpo Trek for 2026: Shey Phoksundo Lake, Numa La & Baga La passes, 2026 permit fees, costs, best season and a real…

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Upper Mustang Trek Cost 2026 — NepalTrek Planning
Jun 5, 20263 min read

Upper Mustang Trek Cost 2026: Complete Budget Guide — Permit Fees, Packages & Hidden Expenses

Full Upper Mustang trek cost breakdown for 2026: $500 restricted area permit, guide fees, accommodation, and total package prices…

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Tribhuvan International Airport Kathmandu — Nepal visa on arrival guide 2026Nepal Travel Tips
Jun 5, 20263 min read

Nepal Visa on Arrival 2026: Complete Step-by-Step Guide for First-Time Visitors

Everything you need to know about getting a Nepal tourist visa on arrival in 2026 — fees, steps, e-visa vs on-arrival, and what to…

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Nar Phu Valley Trek Guide 2026 — NepalAnnapurna Region
Jun 5, 20263 min read

Nar Phu Valley Trek Guide 2026: Nepal's Hidden Restricted-Area Gem

Complete 2026 guide to the Nar Phu Valley trek — permits, route, difficulty, cost, and what makes this restricted-area gem Nepal's…

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Nepal Himalaya conservation area — trekking permits explained 2026Permits & Regulations
Jun 5, 20263 min read

Nepal Trekking Permits 2026: TIMS, ACAP & Restricted Areas Explained

Every Nepal trekking permit for 2026 explained: TIMS, ACAP, Sagarmatha, Langtang and restricted-area fees, who needs what, plus th…

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Nepal Trekking Permit System Goes OnlinePermits & Regulations
May 31, 20263 min read

Nepal Trekking Permit System Goes Online

Welcome, trekkers! Nepal, the land of soaring Himalayas and breathtaking landscapes, has recently undergone a significant change i…

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Annapurna Conservation Area landscape — permits required for the ABC trek, NepalAnnapurna Region
May 31, 20263 min read

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Permits 2026: ACAP + TIMS Cost & Rules

You need two permits for the Annapurna Base Camp trek in 2026: ACAP (NPR 3,000 ≈ US$22) and the TIMS card (NPR 2,000 ≈ US$17) — ab…

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Upper Mustang desert landscape near Lo Manthang — restricted-area trekking permit region, NepalPermits & Regulations
Mar 5, 20263 min read

Upper Mustang Permit Cost 2026: US$50 Per Day (≈US$523 for 10 Days) + ACAP

Upper Mustang needs a Restricted Area Permit — US$500 per person for the first 10 days (plus US$50/day after) — together with ACAP…

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Annapurna Base Camp sanctuary — ACAP and TIMS permit zone, NepalAnnapurna Region
Mar 1, 20263 min read

ACAP Permit 2026: NPR 3,000 Cost, Online Application & Where to Get It

The ACAP permit costs NPR 3,000 (≈ US$23) per foreign trekker in 2026, plus TIMS at NPR 2,000 — about US$38 total for Annapurna Ba…

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