Special Trekking Permit in Nepal
If you are hearing for the first time about Nepal's special trekking permit, you might not be aware of it. But don't worry; we at "Great Panorama Treks and Expedition" are here to provide information about the trekking permit for tourists who travel and trek to special restricted areas. A trekking permit is essential to travel to the controlled areas mentioned below.
What is a Restricted Trekking Permit?
Government regulations in Nepal mandate that some trekking regions have a special permit, especially if the trekking area borders another country or has a connection with another country. Certain mountain areas in Nepal are designated as restricted areas, not only for border security reasons but also to ensure the quality of visitors and to protect archaeological sites. Examples include:
Manasalu Trekking, Mustang Trekking, Dolpa Trekking, Tamang Heritage Trekking, Kanchenjunga Trekking, and Everest Trekking Nangpala.
However, a Special Trekking Permit is issued only to groups and by government-registered authorized trekking companies. Individual trekkers will not be issued this special trekking permit. For this type of Special Trekking Permit, at least two people are required to obtain the permit, and it is available only at the Nepal Immigration Office in Kaliksthan, Kathmandu, on regular working days.
The areas and required fees are as follows:
| S. No. | Regions/ VDCs | Permit Fee |
| 1. | Upper Mustang Lomanthang Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5) Lo-Ghekar Damodarkunda Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5) Baragung Muktichetra Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 3 and Satang Village of ward no.5) | USD 500 per person (for the first 10 days) and USD 50 per person/day (beyond 10 days) |
| 2. | Upper Dolpa Dolpo Buddha Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 4 to 6) Shey Phoksundo Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 7) Charka Tangsong Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 6) | USD 500 per person (for the first 10 days) and USD 50 per person/day (beyond 10 days) |
| 3. | Gorkha Manaslu Area Chumnubri Rural Municipality (All areas of ward nos. 1,2,3 and 4) | September – November USD 100 per person/week and USD 15 per person/day (beyond 1 week); December – August USD 75 per person/week and USD 10 per person/day (beyond 1 week) |
| 4. | Humla Simikot Rural Municipality (All areas of ward nos. 1,6 and 7) Namkha Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 6) Changkheli Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 3 to 5) | USD 50 per person/week and USD 10 per person/day (beyond 1 week) |
| 5. | Taplejung Phantanglung Rural Municipality (All areas of ward nos. 6 and 7) Mikwakhola Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 5) Sirijunga Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 8) | USD 20 per person/ week (for the first 4 weeks) and USD 25 per person/week ( beyond 4 weeks) |
| 6. | Lower Dolpa Area Thulibheri Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 11) Tripurasundari Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 11) Dolpo Buddha Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 3) Shey Phoksundo Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 8 and 9) Jagdulla Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 6) Mudkechula Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 9) Kaike Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 7) | USD 20 per person/week and USD 5 per person/week (beyond 1 week) |
| 7. | Dolakha Gaurishankhar Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 9) Bighu Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1) | USD 20 per person/week |
| 8. | Gorkha Tsum Valley Area Sirdibas-Lokpa-Chumling-Chekampar-Nile-Chule Chumnubri Rural Municipality (All areas of ward nos. 3,6 and 7) | September – November USD 40 per person/week and USD 7 per person/day (beyond 1 week); December – August USD 30 per person/week and USD 7 per person/day (beyond 1 week) |
| 9. | Sankhuwasabha Bhotkhola Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5) Makalu Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 4) | USD 20 per person/ week (for the first 4 weeks) and USD 25 per person/week ( beyond 4 weeks) |
| 10. | Solukhumbu Khumbu Pasang Lahmu Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 5) | USD 20 per person/week (for the first 4 weeks) and USD 25 per person/week (beyond 4 weeks) |
| 11. | Rasuwa Gosaikunda Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 and some areas of ward no. 2) | USD 20 per person /week |
| 12. | Manang Narpa Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5) Nasho Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 6 and 7) | September – November USD 100 per person/week and USD 15 per person/day (beyond 1 week); December – August USD 75 per person/week and USD 15 per person/day (beyond 1 week) |
| 13. | Bajhang Saipal Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5) | USD 90 per person/week for the first week, USD 15 per person/day (beyond 1 week) |
| 14. | Mugu Mugumakarmarong Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 9) | USD 100 per person/week USD 15 per person/day (beyond 1 week) |
| 15. | Darchula Vyas Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1) | USD 90 per person/week USD 15 per person/day (beyond 1 week) |
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