Gokyo Lakes & Three Passes
Permit Cost 2026
The Gokyo Lakes and Everest Three Passes treks use the same two Khumbu permits as Everest Base Camp: the Sagarmatha National Park permit (NPR 3,000 ≈ US$22) and the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality permit (NPR 3,000 ≈ US$22) — about NPR 6,000 / US$45 total. No TIMS required.
✓ Both Khumbu permits + your licensed guide — included in every package
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Gokyo Lakes and the Three Passes use the same two Khumbu permits as Everest Base Camp: the Sagarmatha National Park permit (NPR 3,000 ≈ US$22) and the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality permit (NPR 3,000 ≈ US$22) — about NPR 6,000 / US$45 total. No TIMS is required.
The Three Passes route stays within the Khumbu, so the passes need no extra permit. A licensed guide is required (rule since 2023) — essential on this high, glaciated route. USD is approximate at ~NPR 133/US$. We confirm live rates before you trek.
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Permit 1
Sagarmatha National Park Permit
National park entry permit
NPR 3,000
≈ US$22 · SAARC NPR 1,500 · fee inclusive
- Required for Gokyo & Three Passes
- Same permit as Everest Base Camp
- Get in Kathmandu or at Monjo
- Bring passport + 1 photo
Permit 2
Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit
Local municipality permit (replaced TIMS)
NPR 3,000
≈ US$22 · raised from NPR 2,000 in 2025
- Collected at Lukla or Monjo
- Replaced TIMS in the Khumbu (2018)
- Funds local infrastructure
- Pay in Nepali rupees (cash)
Same permits as EBC — no TIMS, guide required
Gokyo and the Three Passes share the Khumbu permits with Everest Base Camp, and TIMS is not used in the region. For the full route details see the Gokyo Lakes trek guide and the Everest Base Camp permit guide.
Gokyo & Three Passes permit FAQs (2026)
Gokyo & Three Passes — Permits + Guide Included
Every Everest-region package includes both Khumbu permits and your NMA-certified Sherpa guide — essential on the high, glaciated Three Passes route.