There is no single Nepal trek permit

The paperwork depends on the route. TIMS is the Trekkers’ Information Management System. Protected areas such as national parks and conservation areas have their own entry charges. Restricted zones require a separate trekking permit issued through the Department of Immigration. A route can involve more than one of these.

Nepal Tourism Board’s current TIMS page lists the routes where a licensed trekking guide and an agency-issued TIMS card are required. The list includes Everest Base Camp, Everest View, Langtang, Mardi Himal, Khopra, Annapurna Circuit and Manaslu Circuit. Check the live list rather than assuming the rule from an old blog post.

Restricted areas need an additional process

The Department of Immigration publishes the restricted areas, permit fees and covered municipalities. Manaslu, Upper Mustang, parts of Dolpo and other border regions have special permits. Fees can depend on season and trip length. Restricted-area applications are normally arranged through a registered trekking agency, and route and group conditions may apply.

Do not treat a saved fee table as permanent. Use the Department of Immigration page when building the final budget and ask the agency to identify every permit by name.

A simple pre-departure check

Ask for a written itinerary with the trail entry and exit points. Then match the route to the latest Nepal Tourism Board TIMS list, the protected-area authority and, when relevant, the Immigration restricted-area list. Carry the issued documents on the trail and keep digital copies separately.

  • Confirm the agency is government registered.
  • Confirm the guide is licensed for the work being provided.
  • List TIMS, park/conservation and restricted permits separately.
  • Verify the name and passport details on every document.
  • Recheck rules shortly before departure.