Trekking Permits Guide

All trekkers in Nepal require permits depending on their route. The TIMS card (Trekkers Information Management System) costs $20 for individual trekkers and $10 for group trekkers. National park entry fees vary — Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park costs $30, Annapurna Conservation Area costs $30. Restricted area permits for places like Upper Mustang cost $500 for 10 days. Permits are checked at multiple checkpoints along the trail. Always carry originals and keep photocopies separately. Your tour operator will typically arrange all permits.