Nepal Trekking Permit Costs 2026: Complete Price List by Region

Every permit, every price

Permit costs are a common source of confusion when budgeting a Nepal trek. Here's a clear 2026 price reference for every major permit, by region. Your agency normally arranges these — but it helps to know what you're paying for. (Note: fees are set in Nepali rupees and US dollars and can change; treat these as close 2026 estimates.)

Baseline permits

TIMS Card (most regions): ~NPR 2,000 (~$15). The basic trekkers' registration.

Conservation Area & National Park permits

ACAP (Annapurna — ABC, Circuit, Poon Hill, Mardi): ~NPR 3,000 ($22)
Sagarmatha National Park (Everest region): ~NPR 3,000 ($22)
Khumbu Rural Municipality fee (Everest, replaced TIMS): ~NPR 2,000 ($15)
Langtang National Park: ~NPR 3,000 ($22)
Manaslu Conservation Area (MCAP): ~NPR 3,000 ($22)
Shey Phoksundo National Park (Dolpo): ~NPR 3,000 ($22)

Restricted Area Permits (RAP)

These are pricier and require a registered guide plus a minimum group of two:
Upper Mustang: $500 for 10 days (then ~$50/day extra).
Manaslu: from $100/person/week (Sep–Nov); ~$75/week (Dec–Aug).
Tsum Valley: from ~$40/person/week (Sep–Nov).
Nar Phu: from ~$100/person/week (Sep–Nov).
Upper Dolpo: ~$500 for 10 days (then ~$50/day).
Kanchenjunga: ~$20/person/week (plus KCAP).

Typical totals by trek

Poon Hill / ABC / Annapurna Circuit: ACAP + TIMS ≈ $37.
Everest Base Camp: Sagarmatha + Khumbu fee ≈ $37.
Langtang: Langtang NP + TIMS ≈ $37.
Manaslu Circuit: RAP + MCAP + ACAP ≈ $145+ (with the weekly restricted fee).
Upper Mustang: $500 restricted + ACAP ≈ $522+.

How to get them

Standard permits are issued in Kathmandu (Nepal Tourism Board) and Pokhara. Restricted-area permits can only be obtained through a registered trekking agency — not by independent solo trekkers. You'll need passport copies and passport-size photos.

The bottom line

For the classic treks (Annapurna, Everest, Langtang), budget roughly $35–40 in permits. Restricted areas cost substantially more — Mustang and Dolpo are the priciest at $500+. Factor permits into your budget, and let a registered agency handle the paperwork. See our full permits guide for the application process, and our Nepal trekking cost guide to budget the rest of your trip.