Nepal Trekking Permits and Entrance Fees

Nepal Trekking Permits and Entrance Fees

Nepal Trekking Permits and Entrance Fees Nepal Trekking Permits and Entrance Fees

Ultimate Guide to Nepal Trekking Permits and Entrance Fees: Everything You Need to Know Nepal Trekking Permits and Entrance Fees

This Ultimate Guide to Nepal Trekking Permits and Entrance Fees covers practical aspects such as obtaining permits, cost breakdowns, and the application process, ensuring you’re well-prepared for your Nepal trekking expedition, World Heritage Sites and City tours in Nepal. Armed with this knowledge, you can embark on your journey with confidence, knowing you’ve addressed all the necessary bureaucratic and financial considerations for an unforgettable adventure in Nepal. Nepal Trekking Permits and Entrance Fees Nepal Trekking Permits and Entrance Fees

World Heritage Sites and City Tours Entrance Fees Nepal Trekking Permits and Entrance Fees

Most of museums and cultural and religious monuments charge a small fee to national and foreign tourists. For obvious economical and social reasons the fee for national tourists is lower or it doesn’t apply. Some fees to significant tourist attractions are listed below: Nepal Trekking Permits and Entrance Fees, Nepal Trekking Permits and Entrance Fees


Places
  Foreign Nationals
SAARC Nationals
 Chinese  Remarks
Kathmandu Durbar Square including Tribhuvan MuseumNPR.. 1000NPR.. 150NPR. 1000Below 10 years free
National Museum, Chauni, KathmanduNPR. 150 (NPR. 100 for camera, NPR. 200 for video camera)NPR. 50 (NPR. 75 for camera, NPR. 150 for video camera)NPR. 150 (NPR. 100 for camera, NPR. 200 for video camera)Closed on Tuesdays and Public Holidays. Open for half day on Mondays from (10:30 am to 2 pm)
Patan Durbar Square including Patan MuseumNPR. 1,000NPR. 250NPR. 1,000 
Patan Golden TempleNPR. 50NPR. 20NPR.. 50Closed on Buddha Jayanti
Bhaktapur Durbar SquareUS$ 15 or NPR. 1,500NPR. 500NPR. 500Below 10 years free. For groups from 11-20, one tour leader can enter free.
National Art Museum, BhaktapurNPR. 150 (NPR. 100 for camera, NPR. 200 for video camera)NPR.. 50 (NPR. 50 for camera,NPR. 150 for video camera)NRs. 150 (NPR.. 100 for camera, NPR.. 200 for video camera)Closed on Tuesdays. The fee includes wood carving and brass and bronze museum in Dattrareya Square.
Swayambhunath StupaNPR. 200NPR.. 50NPR. 200Below 10 years free.
Bauddhanath StupaNPR. 400NPR. 100NPR. 400Below 10 years free.
Pashupatinath TempleNPR.  1,000 per day per entryNPR. 1,000. Free for Indian NationalsNPR.. 1,000Tourists can view the temple from the back premises.
Changunarayan TempleNPR. 300NPR. 100NPR. 300 
Ethnographic Museum, Bhrikutimandap, NTBNPR. 200NPR. 100NPR. 100 
Garden of Dreams, KatmanduNPR. 200NPR. 200NPR. 200Below 5 years free. NPR. 50 fro 5-11 years. 25% discount for a group of 10 pax.
Godawari ParkNPR. 200 (NPR. 150 for children below 10 years)NPR. 57 (NPR. 23 for children below 10 years)NPR. 100 (NPR. 50 for children below 10 years) 
Central ZooNPR. 250 (NPR.150 for children 4-12 years )NPR. 250 (NPR. 150 for children 4-12 years )NPR. 250 (NPR. 150 for children 4-12 years ) 
Source: ntb.gov.np

Restricted Area Trekking Permits and Entrance Fees: Nepal Trekking Permits and Entrance Fees

Trekking adventure in Nepal is a dream for many outdoor enthusiasts, offering breathtaking landscapes, diverse cultures, and unforgettable experiences. However, before setting foot on the trails, it’s essential to understand the intricacies of Nepal’s trekking permits and entrance fees. This ultimate guide aims to provide you with comprehensive insights into navigating the bureaucratic requirements and financial aspects associated with trekking in Nepal. Nepal Trekking Permits and Entrance Fees

Nepal trekking permits are a crucial component of your journey, ensuring conservation efforts and regulating visitor traffic in protected areas. The permits vary depending on the region you plan to trek in, with popular destinations like the Annapurna and Everest regions requiring specific permits such as the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and Everest National Park Permit. Additionally, special permits are necessary for trekking in restricted areas or conservation zones like Manaslu, Upper Mustang, Upuper and Lower Dolpa Area, Kanchenjunga, Tsum Valley, Makalu-Barun and some others Nepal Trekking Permits and Entrance Fees

Alongside permits, understanding entrance fees is vital for budgeting your trekking adventure. National parks and conservation areas in Nepal typically charge an entrance fee, contributing to conservation efforts and local communities’ development. Fees can vary depending on the region and duration of your trek.

The Department of Immigration located at Kalikasthan, Kathmandu (Tel +977-01-4529659, 4429660) issues permit for tourists who intend to trek on any part of the country. Trekking permits are as follows.  Nepal Trekking Permits and Entrance Fees, Nepal Trekking Permits and Entrance Fees, Nepal Trekking Permits and Entrance Fees

 A trekking permit is a must to visit restricted areas mentioned below. To visit normal trekking areas, no permission is required. 

Restricted Area Nepal Trekking Permits and Entrance Fees

The following restricted areas are open only for group trekkers. And a trekking permit will not be issued to individual trekkers for such areas. The areas and required fees are as follows: 

       S. No.                                   Regions/VDCs                          Permit Fee  
1Upper Mustang: Lomanthang Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5) Lo-Ghekar Damodarkunda Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5) Baragung Muktichetra Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 3 and Satang Village of ward no.5)USD 500 per person (for the first 10 days) USD 50 per person /Day ( beyond 10 days)
2.Upper Dolpo: Dolpo Buddha Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 4 to 6) Shey Phoksundo Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 7) Charka Tangsong Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 6)USD 500 per person (for the first 10 days) USD 50 per person /Day ( beyond 10 days)
3.Gorkha Manaslu Area: Chumnubri Rural Municipality (All areas of ward nos. 1,2,3 and 4)September – November USD 100 per person / week USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week) December – August USD 75 per person / week USD 10 per person / day (beyond 1 week)
4.Humla: Simikot Rural Municipality (All areas of ward nos. 1,6 and 7) Namkha Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 6)Changkheli Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 3 to 5)USD 50 per person / week USD 10 per person / day (beyond 1 week)
5.Taplejung: Phantanglung Rural Municipality (All areas of ward nos. 6 and 7) Mikwakhola Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 5)Sirijunga Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 8)USD 20 per person/ week (for the first 4 weeks) USD 25 per person /week ( beyond 4 weeks)
6.Lower Dolpo Area: Thulibheri municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 11) Tripurasundari municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 11) Dolpo Buddha Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 3) Shey Phoksundo Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 8 and 9) Jagdulla Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 6) Mudkechula Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 9) Kaike Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 7)USD 20 per person/ week USD 5 per person /week (beyond 1 week)
7.Dolakha: Gaurishankhar Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 9) Bighu Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1)USD 20 per person/ week 
8.Gorkha Tsum Valley Area   Sirdibas-Lokpa-Chumling-Chekampar-Nile-Chule Chumnubri Rural Municipality (All areas of ward nos. 3,6 and 7)September – November USD 40 per person / week USD 7 per person / day (beyond 1 week)December – August USD 30 per person / week USD 7 per person / day (beyond 1 week)
9.Sankhuwasabha: Bhotkhola Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5) Makalu Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 4)USD 20 per person/ week (for the first 4 weeks) USD 25 per person /week ( beyond 4 weeks)
10.Solukhumbu Khumbu: Pasang Lahmu Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 5)USD 20 per person/ week (for the first 4 weeks) USD 25 per person /week ( beyond 4 weeks)
11.Rasuwa Gosaikunda Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 and some area of ward no. 2)USD 20 per person /week
12.Manang: Narpa (Naar-Phu) Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5) Nasho Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 6 and 7)September – November USD 100 per person / week USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week) December – August USD 75 per person / week USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week)
13.Bajhang: Saipal Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5)USD 90 per person / week for the first week USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week)
 14.Mugu: Mugu makarmarong Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 9)USD 100 per person / week USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week)
          15.Darchula: Vyas Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1)USD 90 per person / week USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week)
Royalty for Nepali and Foreigner climber (Per Person in Nepali Rupees for Nepali climber and in USD for foreign climber ) Group ‘A and B’ Peaks find in the Link TREKKING PEAKS FEES
Source: TAAN (Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal)
  • To get trekking permit an application form with other relevant documents should be submitted through any registered trekking agency of Nepal.
  • Trekking permit fee must be paid in US Dollar: Not with standing anything written in above.

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