Short answer
- Everyone pays it, foreign or Nepali, guided or not.
- It costs NPR 2,000 and is collected at the Lukla airstrip counter.
- It replaced the TIMS card on the Everest side in 2023.
The Khumbu Pasang Lhamu rural municipality has charged this fee since April 2023, when it stopped accepting TIMS cards. It is collected at a counter next to the Lukla airstrip, and at Monjo for anyone who walks in from Jiri or Salleri.
Keep the card it comes with: rangers at Monjo ask to see it along with the park permit.
Fees
Fee this season
Browse all facts| Amount | Who | State |
|---|---|---|
| NPR 2,000 | Everyone, adult | Verified |
| NPR 2,000 | Child under 10 | Review due |
How to get it
- Step 1Land at LuklaThe counter is on the left as you leave the airstrip.
- Step 2Pay in rupeesNPR 2,000 in cash. No cards, no dollars.
- Step 3Keep the cardShow it with your park permit at Monjo.
LuklaPhakdingMonjoJorsaleNamche BazaarRules on the trail
The card is checked at Monjo with the Sagarmatha permit. If you lose it, you pay again.
Sources and versions
- 4 Oct 2026 · Figures re-checked against this season’s receipts
- 18 Aug 2026 · Page first published
