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Nepal Trekking Permits, Guide Rules, and Costs: 2026 Travel Guide
A verified reference to TIMS fees, mandatory licensed guide regulations, conservation area entry rates, and statutory restricted area schedules.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Mandatory Guide Regulation: Solo/FIT trekking is prohibited in NTB-notified national parks and conservation areas; foreign trekkers must arrange a licensed guide through a government-registered agency.
- TIMS Card Fees: Non-SAARC nationals pay NPR 2,000; SAARC nationals pay NPR 1,000 via the official NTB TIMS system.
- Statutory Restricted Area Fees: Official Department of Immigration and NTB schedules define Upper Mustang strictly at USD 50 per person per day.
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