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Trekking permit is only required to trek in the restricted areas such as Dolpa, Kanchanjunga. Permit can be obtained easily from the Tourism Department, located at Thamel, Kathmandu. Application can be submitted after your arrive in Nepal. The permit is not required to trek in areas such as Everest, and Annapurna. Following restricted areas require trekking permit, and they are open for trekking in a group not individually. So permit for individual trekking in these areas will be denied, also you are only allowed to trek in the areas you are permitted. Obtain multiple trekking permits should you wish to trek in multiple places. Please note: To visit national parks located in the trekking areas, you will be required to pay a separate fee which is not more than Rs 2,000 (payable in Nepalese Rupees), at the national park.

• Annapurna, Everest, and Langtang : No Permit Required
• Mustang and Dolpo : US$ 700 for the first 10 days and $70 per day thereafter
• Manaslu : US$90 per week
• Humla : US$ 90 per week. $15 per day thereafter

Contact for Trekking Permit: Immigration in Kathmandu, Phone 4222453, 4223590 and for Pokhara : Phone 21167. You will need two passport size photos for your application.

Nepal FAQ Is Trekking Permit different than Mountain Climbing Permit?

• 1 to 4 people : US$ 350
• 5 to 8 people : US$ 350 and $40 per person if more than 8

Please note: All peak climbing permits are valid for a month and it only takes account of the time you spend climbing a peak / mountain, but not the time you spend in getting to the base or return from there. Permit requires everyone in the group to have insurance, and the group be accompanied by a certified guide from the Nepal Mountaineer Association.

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