Permits and fees
Permits for west Nepal: restricted areas, parks and Kailash
Rules on these pages come only from the Nepal government bodies that set them: the Department of Immigration for restricted areas, the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation for park fees, and the tourism authorities. Each page shows the date it was checked against them.
6 pages in this section
Restricted-area permits for west Nepal: fees for Humla, Mugu, Dolpa, Bajhang and Darchula
Restricted-area trekking permits for west Nepal: Department of Immigration fees for Humla, Mugu, Dolpa, Bajhang and Darchula, covered wards and the rules.
PermitsTIMS card: fee, the 2023 guide rule and which west Nepal routes need one
TIMS card fee for SAARC and other trekkers, how agencies issue it, the March 2023 guide rule and the Dolpo and Humla routes that need a card.
PermitsNational park fees: Rara, Khaptad, Shey-Phoksundo and Api Nampa
Park entry fees for Rara, Khaptad, Shey-Phoksundo and Api Nampa by visitor type, with the date each fee was seen, how to pay and how to book online.
PermitsKailash via Humla: permits, the Simikot to Hilsa route and what pilgrims are told to carry
Kailash Mansarovar through Humla: the Nepal restricted-area permit fee, Chinese visa and Tibet travel permit, the Simikot to Hilsa legs and health advice.
PermitsKhaptad National Park: entry fee, how to reach it and when to go
Khaptad National Park guide: the entry fee for Nepalis, SAARC nationals and foreigners, Silgadhi access, the Triveni and Sahasra Linga sites, season and safety.
PermitsApi Nampa Conservation Area: entry fee, permits and how to reach it
Api Nampa Conservation Area in Darchula: entry fee for Nepalis, SAARC nationals and foreigners, the Darchula permit row, access from Dhangadhi, best months.