Nepal Trekking Permit Costs 2026: Complete Price List by Region

Trek Guide Exactly what every Nepal trekking permit costs in 2026 — TIMS, ACAP, Sagarmatha, Khumbu, Langtang, and the restricted-area permits for Manaslu… By Travel Himalaya Nepal · May 16, 2026 Read the full story

For the classic treks ( Annapurna, Everest, Langtang ) budget roughly $35–40 in permits. TIMS is ~$15; conservation-area and national-park permits are ~$22 each. Restricted areas cost far more — Upper Mustang and Dolpo are $500+ and require a registered guide… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News

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… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News

Baseline permits

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

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 3,000 ($23) Langtang National Park : ~NPR 3,000 ($22) Manaslu… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News

Restricted Area Permits (RAP)

These are pricier and require a registered guide plus a minimum group of two: Upper Mustang : $50 per person per day (about $500 for a 10-day trek). Manaslu : from $100/person/week (Sep–Nov); ~$75/week (Dec–Aug). Tsum Valley : from ~$40/person/week (Sep–Nov)… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News

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: $50/day restricted… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News

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. Travel Himalaya Nepal · News

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… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News

Frequently asked questions

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Do I need a TIMS card for every trek?

TIMS covers most regions, but the Everest area replaced it with a Khumbu Rural Municipality fee, and restricted areas use a separate Restricted Area Permit instead. Check your specific route — or let your agency confirm. Travel Himalaya Nepal · News

Can solo trekkers get restricted-area permits?

No. Restricted areas such as Upper Mustang, Manaslu, and Dolpo require a registered trekking agency, a licensed guide, and a minimum group of two — they can't be issued to independent solo trekkers. Use our free Nepal permit cost calculator to price every… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News

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