Updated 4 Oct 2026 · 8 guides
Permits and rules, gate by gate.
Every permit a foreign trekker can be asked for in Nepal, what it costs at the counter this season, and where the ranger checks it. Each figure links to a receipt.
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- 8 permits
- Last checked
- 4 Oct 2026
- Receipts behind it
- 64 photographed
- Pictured
- Monjo checkpoint
01 · Lukla 2,860 m
Eight permits, one page each.
Start with the trek you are planning. Each page says who needs the permit, what it costs, where to buy it and what happens at the gate.
- 01Sagarmatha National ParkWho pays, where to buy it, and what the ranger checks at Monjo.
- 02Khumbu municipality feeThe NPR 2,000 local fee that replaced TIMS on the Everest side.
- 03Annapurna Conservation AreaACAP for the Circuit, Base Camp and Poon Hill, bought in Pokhara.
- 04TIMS cardStill asked for on Annapurna and Langtang, not on Everest.
- 05Langtang National ParkEntry for the valley and Gosainkunda, paid at Dhunche.
- 06Manaslu restricted areaLicensed guide, two trekkers minimum, and the autumn weekly rate.
- 07Upper Mustang restricted areaUSD 500 for ten days, and what each extra day costs.
- 08Makalu Barun National ParkEntry for the Makalu Base Camp trek, paid at Num.
02 · Monjo 2,835 m
Fees at a glance.
What a foreign adult pays at the counter this season. SAARC nationals pay less, and children under ten pay nothing at most gates.
| Permit | Treks | Foreign adult | SAARC | Checked | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sagarmatha National Park | Everest Base Camp, Gokyo, Three Passes | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,500 | 2 Oct 2026 | Verified |
| Khumbu municipality fee | Everest region | NPR 2,000 | NPR 2,000 | 2 Oct 2026 | Verified |
| Annapurna Conservation Area | Circuit, Base Camp, Poon Hill | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,000 | 28 Sep 2026 | Corrected |
| TIMS card | Annapurna, Langtang | NPR 2,000 | NPR 1,000 | 28 Sep 2026 | Verified |
| Langtang National Park | Langtang valley, Gosainkunda | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,500 | 19 Sep 2026 | Review due |
| Manaslu restricted area | Manaslu Circuit, Sep to Nov | USD 100 a week | Not offered | 12 Sep 2026 | Verified |
| Upper Mustang restricted area | Upper Mustang | USD 500, 10 days | Not offered | 12 Sep 2026 | Verified |
03 · Namche 3,440 m
Questions by topic.
The questions readers send us most, answered with the notice or receipt behind each answer.
Do I need a TIMS card for Everest in 2026?
No. Since April 2023 the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu rural municipality fee replaced TIMS on the Everest side. You pay NPR 2,000 at Lukla or Monjo, in cash. TIMS is still asked for on Annapurna and Langtang.
Can I buy the Sagarmatha permit in Kathmandu?
Yes, at the Tourism Board office in Bhrikuti Mandap, 10:00 to 17:00, Sunday to Friday. Most trekkers buy it at the Monjo gate instead; the price is the same.
Do children pay park fees?
Children under ten pay nothing at most park gates. Some counters still charge NPR 900; we have two receipts that disagree and have marked the figure contested.
Is the fee lower in the monsoon?
No. National park and conservation fees are the same all year. Only the restricted-area permits change with the season.
Can I pay in dollars or by card at the gate?
Rupees only, in cash, at every park gate we have checked. Change money in Kathmandu or Lukla before you walk in.
What happens if I lose my permit on the trail?
You pay again at the next checkpoint. Rangers do not accept photos of the ticket.
Where exactly is my permit checked?
At Monjo on the way in, and again at the park office above Namche. Keep it somewhere you can reach.
Can I trek Manaslu alone?
No. Restricted areas need a licensed guide and at least two trekkers on the permit.
Can I get a refund if I cancel?
Park fees are not refunded once paid. Restricted-area permits can be changed for dates only through your agency.