How to Get Trekking Permits in Nepal
Learn how to apply for a trekking permit as a foreign visitor to Nepal, including the required documents and the application process.
Nepal, the land of Mount Everest, beckons trekkers with its breathtaking Himalayan trails. To embark on this adventure, foreign visitors need a trekking permit. The process has recently been streamlined to an online system, making it easier than ever. Let's explore how to obtain your trekking permit in Nepal.
There are two main categories of trekking permits in Nepal:
Here's what you'll need to apply for a TIMS Card online:
To be able to visit certain protected areas of Nepal, you need to have a trekking guide and a special permit issued by a licensed trekking agency. This rule applies to specific routes. If you plan to visit these areas, make sure to bring your permit and a guide. Below are the trekking regions and routes falling under this rule.
| Trekking Region | Name of the Trek |
| Kanchenjunga Region |
1. Kanchenjunga Base Camp via Sele La Pass Trek 2. Kanchenjunga Basecamp Trek 3. Kanchenjunga Base Camp Nango Pass Trek 4. Lumba Sumba Pass Trek |
| Makalu Barun Area |
1. Makalu Basecamp Trek 2. Sherpeni Cole Pass Trek |
| Everest Region |
1. Everest Basecamp Trek 2. Gokyo Trek 3. Chho La Pass Trek 4. Gokyo Renjo La Pass Trek 5. Three Passes Trek 6. Everest View trek 7. Mera Peak Trek 8. Amphu Labtsha Pass |
| Rolwaling Region | 1. Rolwaling Trek 2. Tashi Labtsha Pass Trek |
| Panchpokhari Bhairabkunda Area | Panchpokhari Trek |
| Helambu Region | 1. Helambu Trek 2. Goshaikunda Trek |
| Langtang Region |
1. Langtang Trek 2. Langtang Gosaikund Trek 3. Tamang Heritage Trek 4. Tamang Heritage Langtang Trek 5. Ganja La pass Trek 6. Till Man Pass |
| Ganesh Himal-Ruby Valley Area | Ganesh Himal - Ruby Valley Trek |
| Manaslu Region |
1. Manaslu Circuit Trek 2. Manaslu - Tsum Valley Trek 3. Tsum Valley Trek |
| Annapurna Region |
1. Annapurna Circuit Trek 2. Nar Phu Annapurna Circuit Trek 3. Mesokanto / Tilicho Pass Trek 4. Poon Hill-ABC Trek 5. Khopra Trek 6. Mardi Himal Trek 7. Sikleh Tara Hill Trek |
| Mustang Region |
1. Upper Mustang Trek 2. Sarebung Pass Trek |
| Dhaulagiri Region | Round Dhaulagiri |
| Dolpo Region |
1. Upper Dolpo - Jomsom Trek 2. Upper Dolpo Trek 3. Lower Dolpo Trek 4. Kagmara Pass Trek |
| Humla Region | Humla Limi Valley Trek |
With your trekking permit secured, you're all set to experience the magic of Nepal's Himalayas. Remember to trek responsibly, respect local cultures, and leave no trace behind.
In case of an emergency, you can reach out to the following numbers: