The requirements for the trekking permits and entry fees need to be properly acquired before trekking to mountains.
If you’re headed to Nepal, there’s a big chance you’re going to do some trekking. Before you head out to the mountains, though, you need to make sure you’re properly prepared.
One of the things you need is a TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management Systems) card. A TIMS card is a basic trekking permit you need for all treks in Nepal.
Trekkers in Nepal are allowed to trek as FIT (Free Individual Trekker) or in a group of various sizes. However, there are certain trekking regions. Which are known as ‘Restricted Areas’ that are highly regulated by the Government of Nepal and hence FITs are strictly forbidden.
The trekking permits are issued by the government of Nepal and the authorized associated bodies which are regulated and monitored by the government. The type of permits required will differ as per the trekking area you are intending to tread. Please ensure you have all the required permits before leaving for the trek.
To obtain national park/conservation area permit you will need to fill a form and submit it with your passport copy and passport size photo affixed at the Nepal Tourism Board Office. The tourism board offices are located in Kathmandu and Pokhara. The permits are issued by the Nepal tourism board.
