Short answer
- It costs USD 500 for the first ten days, then USD 50 a day.
- You need a licensed guide and at least two trekkers.
- You also need ACAP for the Annapurna section.
Upper Mustang has been open to trekkers since 1992 and keeps its high fee to limit numbers. The permit runs from Kagbeni.
Most treks take 10 to 14 days from Jomsom.
Fees
Fees this season
Browse all facts| Amount | Who | State |
|---|---|---|
| USD 500 | First 10 days | Verified |
| USD 50 | Each extra day | Verified |
How to get it
- Step 1Choose an agencyOnly registered agencies can apply.
- Step 2Plan the daysEvery day past ten adds USD 50 each.
- Step 3Start at KagbeniThe permit is checked there.
Rules on the trail
Overstaying the permit means a fine at the exit checkpoint.
Sources and versions
- 4 Oct 2026 · Figures re-checked against this season’s receipts
- 18 Aug 2026 · Page first published
