Nepal Trekking Permits: TIMS, Park Fees and Restricted Areas
Which Permits Do You Need for Trekking in Nepal? Quick answer: There is no single permit that covers every trek in Nepal. Depending on the exact route, a foreign trekker may need a TIMS card, a national park or conservation-area entry permit, a local-area fee, a restricted-area permit, or a combination of them. Some listed routes also require a licensed guide and a registered trekking agency. The safest method is route first, permits second: write down every district, protected area and restricted zone on your itinerary, then verify each requirement with the responsible authority before paying. The four permit layers trekkers often confuse 1. TIMS card TIMS stands for Trekkers’ Information Management System. The Nepal Tourism Board’s current page says that, under revised provisions effective from 31 March 2023, trekkers on specified routes in listed Himalayan regions need a licensed trekking guide and an agency-issued TIMS card. The NTB list includes named routes in regions ...