TIMS and Trekking Permit in Nepal

Angie Ong
September 21, 2014
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TIMS – Trekking Information Management System

TIMS, Trekking Information Management System, is needed for all the trekking area in Nepal. TIMS can be issued at the Nepal Tourism Board office at Kathmandu, TAAN office in Kathmandu and Pokhara.

TIMS card system has helped government to keep the information about the trekkers which may be useful for safety and security of trekkers. This will help government to carry out search and rescue operations for trekkers in case of natural calamities and other accidents by means of authentic information service.

Individual trekkers get Green colour TIMS card by paying Nepalese currency equivalent USD 20.

Trekkers travelling in groups with the help of agencies, get Blue colour TIMS card by paying USD 10.

National from SAARC countries, get Pink colour TIMS card by paying USD 6 or equivalent in Nepalese currency.

Note: Remote and Restricted areas are opened for Group Trekking only.

Trekkers’ Permit:

Trekking permit ticket is required to enter the: conservation area project, national parks, special permission required areas, wildlife reserve areas and hunting area.

Conservation and National Parks Entry permit is available at the Nepal Tourism Board office at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu and at the entrance gate of area.

Section: Kanchengunga Area
Specific Area	Permit	Where to get Permit	When
Taplejung District; Areas of Olangchunggola, Lelep, Papung and Yamphudin Village Development Committee	Trekking Permit: US$ 10 per week (or equivalent convertible foreign currency)	Department of Immigration or can be arranged through Eyes On Nepal	Before the Trek
Kanchenjunga Conservation Area	KCAMC (Kanchenjunga Conservation Area Management Council) entrance fee: foreign nationals: NPR 1,000 SAARC nationals: NPR 200	Entrance of KCAMC	During the trek

Section: Makalu Barun
Specific Area	Permit	Where to get Permit	When
Sankhuwasabha District; Areas of Kimathanka, Chepuwa,Hatiya and Pawakhola Village Development Committee	Trekking Permit: US$ 10 per week for first 4 weeks, after this US$ 20 per week (or equivalent convertible foreign currency)	Department of Immigration or can be arranged through Eyes On Nepal.	Before the Trek
Makalu Barun National Park	Makalu Barun National Park entrance fee: Foreign nationals: NPR 3,000 SAARC nationals: NPR 1,000 Nepali crew: NPR 25	Entrance of National Park	During the trek

Section: Everest & Rolwaling
Specific Area	Permit	Where to get Permit	When
Solukhumbu District; Area northwest from Thame to Nangpala of Namche VDC	Trekking Permit: US$ 10 per week for first 4 weeks, after this US$ 20 per week (or equivalent convertible foreign currency)	Department of Immigration or can be arranged through Eyes On Nepal	Before the Trek
Sagarmatha National Park	Sagarmatha National Park entrance fee: Foreign nationals: NPR 3,000. SAARC nationals: NPR 1,000 Nepali crew: NPR 25	Entrance of National Park	During the trek
Dolakha District (Gauri Shankar & Lamabagar)	Trekking Permit: US$ 10 per week (or equivalent convertible foreign currency)	Department of Immigration or can be arranged through Eyes On Nepal	Before the trek
Ramechhap, Dolakha and Sindhupalchok District	Gaurishankar Conservation Area Project (GCAP) entrance fee: Foreign Nationals: NPR 2,000	Entrance of GCAP	During the trek

Section: Langtang & Helambu
Specific Area	Permit	Where to get Permit	When
Rasuwa District : Thuman and Timure	Trekking Permit: US$ 10 (or equivalent convertible foreign currency) per week	Department of Immigration or can be arranged through Eyes On Nepal	Before the Trek
Sindhupalchok District	Gaurishankar Conservation Area Project (GCAP) entrance fee: Foreign Nationals: NPR 2,000	Entrance of GCAP	During the trek
Langtang National Park	Langtang National Park entrance fee: Foreign nationals: NPR 3,000. SAARC nationals: NPR 1,000 Nepali crew: NPR 25	Entrance of National Park

Section: Ganesh Himal & Manaslu
Specific Area	Permit	Where to get Permit	When
Manaslu Area	Trekking Permit: From September to November US$ 70 per week and after 7 days US$ 10 per day From December to August US$ 50 per week and after 7 days US$ 7 per day (or equivalent convertible foreign currency)	Department of Immigration or can be arranged through Eyes On Nepal	Before the Trek
Chhekampar & Chunchet VDC (Sirdibas-Lokpa-Chumling- Chhekampar -Nile-Chhule Area)	Trekking Permit: From September to November US$ 35 for first 8 days From December to August US$ 25 for first 8 days (or equivalent convertible foreign currency)	Department of Immigration or can be arranged through Eyes On Nepal.	Before the Trek
Manaslu Conservation Area	Manaslu Conservation Area Manaslu Conservation Area entrance fee: foreign nationals: NPR 2,000 SAARC nationals: NPR 200	MCA Booth at NTB office in Kathmandu or Pokhara Can be arranged through Eyes On Nepal.	Before the Trek

Section: Annapurna & Mustang
Specific Area	Permit	Where to get Permit	When
Annapurna Conservation Area	Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP ) Entrance fee: foreign nationals: NPR 2,000 SAARC nationals: NPR 200 ACAP booth at NTB office in Kathmandu or Pokhara	TAAN or NTB office in Kathmandu or Pokhara	Before the Trek
Manang District:Areas of Nar, Phu, and Northern area of Tilche Village of Thochhe VDC	Trekking Permit: From September to November US$ 90 per week and December to August US$ 75 per week (or equivalent convertible foreign currency)	Department of Immigration Can be arranged through Eyes On Nepal	Before the Trek
Upper Mustang	Trekking Permit: for the first 10 days US$ 500 and after 10 days US$ 50 per day (or equivalent convertible foreign currency)	Department of Immigration Can be arranged through Eyes On Nepal	Before the Trek

Section: Dolpa
Specific Area	Permit	Where to get Permit	When
Lower Dolpa	Trekking Permit: US$ 10 per week (or equivalent convertible foreign currency)	Department of Immigration Can be arranged through Eyes On Nepal	Before the Trek
Upper Dolpa	Trekking Permit: For the first 10 days US$ 500 and after 10 days US$ 50 per day (or equivalent convertible foreign currency)	Department of Immigration Can be arranged through Eyes On Nepal	Before the Trek
Shey Phoksundo National Park	Shey Phoksundo National Park entrance fee: foreign nationals: NPR 3,000 SAARC nationals: NPR 1,000 Nepali crew: NPR 25	Entrance of SPNP	During the trek

Section: Rara Jumla & Mugu
Specific Area	Permit	Where to get Permit	When
Mugu District:- Areas of Mugu, Dolpu, Pulu and Bhangri.	Trekking Permit: For the first 7 days US $90 and after 7 days US$ 15 per day (or equivalent convertible foreign currency)	Department of Immigration Can be arranged through Eyes On Nepal	Before the Trek
Rara National Park	Rara National Park entrance fee: Foreign nationals: NPR 3,000 SAARC nationals: NPR 1,000 Nepali crew: NPR 25	Entrance RNP	During the trek

Section: Humla
Specific Area	Permit	Where to get Permit	When
Humla District (Simikot and Yari). Areas of Limi and Muchu VDC, and area way to Tibet via Tangekhola of Darma VDC	Trekking Permit: For the first 7 days US$ 50 and after 7 days US$ 7 per day (or equivalent convertible foreign currency)	Department of Immigration Can be arranged through Eyes On Nepal	Before the Trek
Simikot	Simikot fee for village development: foreign nationals: US$ 10	Simikot	During the trek

Section: Far West
Specific Area	Permit	Where to get Permit	When
Baihang District:-Areas of Kanda, Saipal, Dhuli	Trekking Permit: For the first 7 days US $90 and after 7 days US$ 15 per day (or equivalent convertible foreign currency)	Department of Immigration Can be arranged through Eyes On Nepal	Before the Trek
Darchula District:Areas of Byas VDC	Trekking Permit: For the first 7 days US $90 and after 7 days US$ 15 per day (or equivalent convertible foreign currency)	Department of Immigration Can be arranged through Eyes On Nepal	Before the Trek
Khaptad National Park	Khaptad National Park Entrance Fee: Foreign nationals: NPR 3,000 SAARC nationals: NPR 1,000 Nepali crew: NPR 25	Entrance KNP	During the trek

Section: Chitwan
Specific Area	Permit	Where to get Permit	When
Chitwan National Park Area	Chitwan National Park entrance fee: Foreign nationals: NPR 1,500. SAARC nationals: NPR 750 Nepali crew: NPR 100	At the Gate of CNP	During the Entrance

Section: Bardia
Specific Area	Permit	Where to get Permit	When
Bardia National Park area	Bardia National Park entrance fee: Foreign nationals: NPR1,000. SAARC nationals: NPR 500 Nepali crew: NPR 50	At the Gate of BNP	During the Entrance

Section: Shivapuri
Specific Area	Permit	Where to get Permit	When
Shivapuri Natioal Park	Shivapuri National Park entrance fee: Foreign nationals: NPR 250. SAARC nationals: NPR 250 Nepali crew: NPR 10	At the Gate of SNP	During the Entrance

Section: Koshi Tappu
Specific Area	Permit	Where to get Permit	When
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve	Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve entrance fee: Foreign nationals: NPR 1000. SAARC nationals: NPR 500 Nepali crew: NPR 50	At the Gate of KTWR	During the Entrance

Section: Parsa
Specific Area	Permit	Where to get Permit	When
Paraa Wildlife Reserve	Parsa Wildlife Reserve entrance fee: Foreign nationals: NPR 1000 SAARC nationals: NPR 500 Nepali crew: NPR 50	At the Gate of PWR	During the Entrance

Section: Sukla Phanta
Specific Area	Permit	Where to get Permit	When
Sukla Phanta Wildlife Reserve	Parsa Wildlife Reserve entrance fee: Foreign nationals: NPR 1000 SAARC nationals: NPR 500 Nepali crew: NPR 50	At the Gate of SPWR	During the Entrance

Section: Baglung
Specific Area	Permit	Where to get Permit	When
Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve	Dhopatan Hunting Reserve: Entrance Fees Foreign nationals: NPR 3000: Per Entry SAARC nationals: NPR 1500: Per Entry Note: Hunting License required for hunting purposes	At the gate of DHR	During the Entrance

NOTES:

Above fees are per person basis.
Nepalese citizens do not required Trekking Permits, National Park and Conservation Area fees.
Nepalese citizens do not required TIMS Card.
Trekking Permits are issued for groups of 2 persons and more.
If you are a single trekker, you have to buy 2 permits.