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Thinking of bringing a drone to capture the Himalaya? Nepal has strict drone regulations. Guide to the rules, where drones are banned, the permits…
By Travel Himalaya Nepal · Jun 12, 2026
Nepal has strict drone regulations under CAAN — flying without permits can mean confiscation, fines, or worse. Permits may be needed from CAAN, the Ministry of Home Affairs, and the national park/conservation authority , depending on drone weight and…
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The temptation to film the Himalaya by drone is obvious — and the footage can be stunning. But Nepal has strict drone regulations , and flying without the right permits can mean confiscation, fines, or worse. Know the rules before you pack one.
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Drones in Nepal are regulated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), and rules have tightened over the years. In general, flying a drone requires prior permission/permits , and certain categories of drone and certain areas require approvals from…
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The vague version of this advice is what gets drones confiscated at Kathmandu airport. Here are the real numbers as they stand for 2026. The single biggest change for 2026: CAAN expects every drone to be registered, whatever it weighs. The old assumption that…
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When you land in Kathmandu with a drone, you must take it through the Red Channel at customs and declare it. You are issued a Customs Clearance Certificate , and CAAN will not register your drone without it . Walk through the green channel with a drone in…
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We are a trekking company, and it would be easier to tell you to bring it. But for a two-week trek, the arithmetic rarely works: The places you most want to fly — Sagarmatha, Annapurna, Langtang, the heritage squares, anywhere near Lukla — are the places that…
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Flying is prohibited or tightly controlled near: airports (including Kathmandu and mountain airstrips like Lukla ), government and military installations , dense urban areas and crowds , many religious and heritage sites (temples, stupas, Durbar Squares), and…
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Prohibited near Kathmandu airport and mountain strips like Lukla — vital where rescue flights operate.
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Temples, stupas and Durbar Squares are off-limits or tightly controlled.
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Sagarmatha, Annapurna, Langtang and other trekking regions need specific permits to fly .
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Mustang, Manaslu and Dolpo are especially sensitive — expect heavy restrictions.
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Depending on the drone's weight and where you want to fly, you may need permissions from CAAN, the Ministry of Home Affairs (and local district administration), and the national park/conservation authority for trekking areas. The process takes time and…
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