21 Apr 2023 9 min to read
This article highlights TIMS Permit 2023-Nepal Trekking. Nepal is a trekking paradise for trekkers with a variety of trekking destinations from the Far East to the Far West of Nepal. There are abundant trekking destinations to choose from for all types of trekkers, be they beginners or experienced. There is something for everyone and can choose according to their comfort, adventure, and time duration.
To trek in Nepal, trekking permits are compulsory. There are prominent 14 trekking routes in Nepal which compulsory require a TIMS permit as well as a guide according to the new law implemented by the Nepal Tourism Board. Below are the 14 prominent regions with their essential permit requirements including TIMS permit and their costs:
1.Kanchenjunga Region
Province- Koshi
Highlights:
- Remote but adventurous
- Varied flora & fauna
- Beautiful settlement, lush green forest, & mountain views
Popular Treks– Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek, Lumba Sumba Pass Trek, Base Camp via Sele La Pass, Base Camp Nango Pass Trek
Kanchenjunga Required Permits:
a. Kanchenjunga Restricted Area Permit (RAP)
- USD 20 per person/week (for the first 4 weeks)
- USD 25 per person/week (beyond 4 weeks)
b. Kanchenjunga Conservation Area Permit (KCAP)
- Foreigners- NPR 2000/person
- SAARC- NPR 500/person
c. Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS)
- Foreigners- NPR 2000/person
- SAARC- NPR 1000/person
- Diplomats/Foreign Officials & their families- NPR 500/person
2. Makalu Region
Province- Koshi
Highlights:
- Attractive Lush Green Scenery
- Off-beat Trails
- Magnificent snow-covered mountain views
Popular Treks– Makalu Base Camp Trek, Sherpeni/Sherpani Col Pass Trek
Makalu Required Permits:
a. Makalu Rural Municipality Permit
- All Trekkers- NPR 2000/person
b. Makalu Barun National Park
- Foreigners- NPR 3000/person
- SAARC- NPR 1500/person
c. Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS)
- Foreigners- NPR 2000/person
- SAARC- NPR 1000/person
- Diplomats/Foreign Officials & their families- NPR 500/person
3. Everest Region
Province- Koshi
Highlights:
- World’s Highest Mount Everest
- Traversing Highest passes
- Beautiful Icefalls, Glaciers, & Lakes
- Buddhist Monasteries
Popular Treks– Everest Base Camp Trek, Mera Peak Trek, Gokyo Trek, Three Pass Trek, Chho La Pass Trek, Gokyo Renjo La Pass Trek, Everest View Trek, Amphu Labtsha/Lapcha Pass
Everest Required Permits:
a. Khumbu Rural Municipality Permit
- Foreigners- NPR 2000
- SAARC- NPR 1000
b. Sagarmatha National Park (SNP)
- Foreigners- NPR 3000
- SAARC- NPR 1500
c. Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS)
- Foreigners- NPR 2000/person
- SAARC- NPR 1000/person
- Diplomats/Foreign Officials & their families- NPR 500/person
4. Rolwaling Region
Province- Koshi
Highlights:
- Natural Beauty & Pristine Region
- Vibrant Buddhist Culture
- Majestic view of Mt. Gaurishankar and other snowy mountains
Popular Treks– Rolwaling Treks, Tashi Labtsha/Lapcha Pass Trek
Rolwaling Required Permits:
a. Rolwaling Restricted Area Permit (RAP)
- USD 20 per person per week
b. Gaurishankar Conservation Area Project (GCAP)
- Foreigners- NPR 3000/person
- SAARC- NPR 1500/person
c. Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS)
- Foreigners- NPR 2000/person
- SAARC- NPR 1000/person
- Diplomats/Foreign Officials & their families- NPR 500/person
5. Panch Pokhari Bhairab Kunda Region
Province- Bagmati
Highlights:
- Enchanting five lakes
- Pristine Natural Beauty
- Beautiful Tamang villages
Popular Trek– Panch Pokhari Trek
Panch Pokhari Bhairab Kunda Required Permits:
a. Langtang National Park (LNP)
- Foreigners- USD 30/person
- SAARC- USD 15/person
b. Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS)
- Foreigners- NPR 2000/person
- SAARC- NPR 1000/person
- Diplomats/Foreign Officials & their families- NPR 500/person
6. Helambu Region
Province- Bagmati
Highlights:
- Culture, tradition, & lifestyle of Hyolmo natives
- Buddhist Monasteries
- Fresh and Sweet Helambu apples
Popular Treks– Helambu Trek, Gosaikunda Trek
Helambu Required Permits:
a. Langtang National Park (LNP)
- Foreigners- USD 30/person
- SAARC- USD 15/person
b. Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS)
- Foreigners- NPR 2000/person
- SAARC- NPR 1000/person
- Diplomats/Foreign Officials & their families- NPR 500/person
7. Langtang Region
Province- Bagmati
Highlights:
- Less crowd and off-beat trail
- People and their unique culture
- Spectacular mountain views & holy Gosaikunda Lake
Popular Treks– Langtang Trek, Ganja La Pass Trek, Langtang Gosaikunda Trek, Til Man Pass Trek, Tamang Heritage Trek
Langtang Required Permits:
a. Langtang National Park (LNP)
- Foreigners- USD 30/person
- SAARC- USD 15/person
b. Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS)
- Foreigners- NPR 2000/person
- SAARC- NPR 1000/person
- Diplomats/Foreign Officials & their families- NPR 500/person
8. Ganesh Himal and Ruby Valley Trek Region
Province- Bagmati
Highlights:
- Less-traveled region
- Picturesque natural beauty
- Mesmerizing Ruby Valley
Popular Trek– Ganesh Himal-Ruby Valley Trek
Ganesh Himal and Ruby Valley Required Permits:
a. Langtang National Park (LNP)
- Foreigners- USD 30/person
- SAARC- USD 15/person
b. Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS)
- Foreigners- NPR 2000/person
- SAARC- NPR 1000/person
- Diplomats/Foreign Officials & their families- NPR 500/person
9. Manaslu Region
Province- Bagmati
Highlights:
- Adventurous High Passes
- Pristine nature and culture
- Splendid Mountain views of Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Ganesh, etc.
Popular Treks– Manaslu Circuit Trek, Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek, Tsum Valley Trek
Manaslu Required Permits:
Only for Manaslu Circuit Trek & Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek
a. Manaslu Restricted Area Permit (RAP)
- USD 100/week per person + USD 15/person per day (beyond a week) [Sep-Nov]
- USD 75/week per person + USD 10/person per day (beyond a week) [Dec-Aug]
b. Manaslu Conservation Area Permit (MCAP)
- Foreigners- USD 30/person
- SAARC- NPR 1000/person
c. Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)
- Foreigners- USD 30/person
- SAARC- NPR 1000/person
d. Tsum Valley Restricted Area Permit (RAP) [Only for Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek]
- USD 40/week per person + USD 7/person per day (beyond a week) [Sep-Nov]
- USD 30/week per person + USD 7/person per day (beyond a week) [Dec-Aug]
e. Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS)
- Foreigners- NPR 2000/person
- SAARC- NPR 1000/person
- Diplomats/Foreign Officials & their families- NPR 500/person
Only for Tsum Valley Trek
a. Manaslu Conservation Area Permit (MCAP)
- Foreigners- USD 30/person
- SAARC- NPR 1000/person
b. Tsum Valley Restricted Area Permit (RAP)
- USD 40/week per person + USD 7/person per day (beyond a week) [Sep-Nov]
- USD 30/week per person + USD 7/person per day (beyond a week) [Dec-Aug]
c. Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS)
- Foreigners- NPR 2000/person
- SAARC- NPR 1000/person
- Diplomats/Foreign Officials & their families- NPR 500/person
10. Annapurna Region
Province- Gandaki
Highlights:
- Popular Classic Annapurna Base Camp Trek
- Thrilling High Passes
- Beautiful mountain views and natural beauty at its best
Popular Treks– Poon Hill- ABC Trek, Annapurna Circuit Trek, Nar Phu Annapurna Circuit Trek, Mesokanto/Tilicho Pass Trek, Khopra Trek, Mardi Himal Trek, Sikles Trek
Annapurna Required Permits:
a. Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)
- Foreigners- NPR 3000/person
- SAARC- NPR 1000/person
b. Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS)
- Foreigners- NPR 2000/person
- SAARC- NPR 1000/person
- Diplomats/Foreign Officials & their families- NPR 500/person
c. Nar-Phu Restricted Area Permit (RAP) [Only forNar Phu Annapurna Circuit Trek]
- USD 100/week per person + USD 15/person per day (beyond a week) [Sep-Nov]
- USD 75/week per person + USD 10/person per day (beyond a week) [Dec-Aug]
11. Mustang Region
Province- Gandaki
Highlights:
- Remote, Off-beat but adventurous
- Desert like geography
- Attractive Tibetan Plateau and Tibetan Culture
Popular Treks– Upper Mustang Trek, Sarebung Pass Trek
Mustang Required Permits:
a. Restricted Area Permit (RAP)
- USD 500/person (10 days) + an extra USD 50 per person per day (beyond 10 days)
b. Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)
- Foreigners- NPR 3000/person
- SAARC- NPR 1000/person
c. Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS)
- Foreigners- NPR 2000/person
- SAARC- NPR 1000/person
- Diplomats/Foreign Officials & their families- NPR 500/person
12. Dhaulagiri Region
Province- Gandaki
Highlights:
- Remote but Adventurous to explore
- Magnificent gorges and a stunning Dhaulagiri ranges
- Unspoiled village with an ancient culture
Popular Trek– Round Dhaulagiri Trek
Dhaulagiri Required Permits:
a. Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)
- Foreigners- NPR 3000/person
- SAARC- NPR 1000/person
b. Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS)
- Foreigners- NPR 2000/person
- SAARC- NPR 1000/person
- Diplomats/Foreign Officials & their families- NPR 500/person
13. Dolpo Region
Province- Karnali
Highlights:
- Geographically challenging but also thrilling
- Ancient culture, tradition, and lifestyle of the local inhabitants
- Rain shadow area makes it possible to trek during monsoon season
Popular Treks– Upper Dolpo Trek, Lower Dolpo Trek, Kagmara Pass Trek, Upper Dolpo-Jomsom Trek
Lower Dolpo Required Permits:
a. Lower Dolpo Restricted Area Permit (RAP)
- USD 20 per person per week (first 4 weeks) + USD 5 per person per week (beyond 4 weeks)
b. Shey Phoksundo National Park
- All trekkers- NPR 3000/person
c. Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS)
- Foreigners- NPR 2000/person
- SAARC- NPR 1000/person
- Diplomats/Foreign Officials & their families- NPR 500/person
Upper Dolpo Required Permits:
a. Upper Dolpo Restricted Area Permit (RAP)
- USD 500 per person (10 days) + an extra USD 50 per person per day (beyond 10 days)
b. Lower Dolpo Restricted Area Permit (RAP)
- USD 20 per person per week (first 4 weeks) + USD 5 per person per week (beyond 4 weeks)
c. Shey Phoksundo National Park
- All Trekkers- NPR 3000/person
d. Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS)
- Foreigners- NPR 2000/person
- SAARC- NPR 1000/person
- Diplomats/Foreign Officials & their families- NPR 500/person
e. Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) [Only for Upper Dolpo-Jomsom Trek]
- Foreigners- NPR 3000/person
- SAARC- NPR 1000/person
14. Humla Region
Province- Karnali
Highlights:
- Remote, Unique culture & lifestyle
- Diverse landscapes, flora & fauna
- Splendid mountain views
Popular Trek– Humla Limi Valley Trek
Humla Required Permits:
a. Humla Restricted Area Permit (RAP)
- USD 50 per person (7 days) + an extra USD 10 per person per day (beyond 7 days)
b. Humla Village Development Community
- All trekkers- USD 10 per person
c. Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS)
- Foreigners- NPR 2000/person
- SAARC- NPR 1000/person
- Diplomats/Foreign Officials & their families- NPR 500/person
FAQs TIMS Permit 2023-Nepal Trekking
Where are TIMS and other permits checked during the trek?
A TIMS card and other permits are checked at the check posts both at the entry and exit points during the trek in all these 14 different routes.
Who checked the TIMS and other permits during the trek?
The TIMS and other permits during the trek are checked by the staff who are under the supervision of the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN). The TIMS card and other permits are checked by Tourist Police if some places don’t have check posts. However, if there is no availability of Tourist Police, then the TIMS and other permits are checked either by the Nepal Police or the local level representative.
At checkpoints during the trek, what is checked?
- Verification of Guide and Guides’ License
- TIMS Card Permit
- Other permits such as (Restricted Areas, National Parks, or Conservation Areas)
- Entry and Exit Records of the Trekkers
What are the benefits of having checkpoints and staff for the checking of TIMS and other permit cards?
The staff and checkpoints are there in the trek routes for the trekkers’ benefit. They provide you with essential information and perform the following actions:
- Verify the guide and their license
- Keep entry and exit records of the trekkers
- Provide Information about the trek region’s weather and trail condition
- Rescue in case of emergency or accidents
For further query on 14 popular trek routes’ Entry and Exit checkpoints, TIMS, and Compulsory Guide, Read this: TIMS, Licensed Guide Compulsory to Trek in Nepal
