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Our main direction is to provide first class adventure tourism whilst generating a fairer income for the local community. We pride ourselves on vast knowledge and networks which allows us to focus on every detail of your journey ensuring minimal impact on the environment and local people.therefore we have been in the profession long enough to know what makes our trips a huge success. We've spent 10 to 15 years finding places to stay that are quaint, out of the way, and comfortable when we take you to the most amazing parts of the Himalayas.
You do not need a permit to trek on most of the popular routes. However, anyone wishing to trek on the remote & previously restricted areas is required to receive the trekking permit from the Nepal Government.
A trekking permit is issued against a fee for trekking on the following Area:
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Trekking Area |
Trekking Permit Fee |
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1. Dolpa and Kanchenjunga |
US $ 10 or equivalent foreign currency per person per week. |
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2. Manaslu |
US $ 70 or equivalent foreign currency per person per week for September to November. US $ 10 or equivalent foreign currency per person per extra day. US $50 or equivalent foreign currency per person per week for December to August. US $ 7 or equivalent foreign currency per person per extra day. |
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3. Permit Fee required for Humla (Simikot-Yari): |
US $ 50 or equivalent foreign currency per person for a week. US $ 7 per person per extra day. |
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4. Mustang and Upper Dolpa |
US$ 700 per person for the first ten days and US$ 70 per person per day thereafter. |
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5. Permit Fee required for Upper Mustang and Upper Dolpo |
US $ 500 or equivalent foreign currency per person for first 10 days. US $ 50 or equivalent foreign currency per person per extra day. |
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6. Permit Fee required for Gaurishankar and Lamabagar |
US $ 10 or equivalent foreign currency per person per week. |
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7. Permit Fee required for Chekampar and Chunchet of Gorkha district |
US $ 35 or equivalent foreign currencies per person for eight days for Chekampar and Chenchet of Gorkha district (Sirdibas-Lhokpa-Chumling-Chekampar-Nile-Chule) for September to November. US $ 25 per person for eight days for December to August |
- Trekking to Dolpa, Kanchenjunga, Manaslu, Simikot and Mustang can be undertaken through registered trekking agencies only.
- Trekking permit fee can be paid in the Nepali currency.
- Apart from the aforesaid areas, trekkers are required to pay permit fee as per the notice published in Nepal Gazette in US $ or other equivalent foreign currencies.
( T I M S )
Trekkers' Information Management System
Are you a trekker?
Nepal, aptly, has been called 'a Trekkers' Paradise'. Its high standing mountains, scenic hills and the luxuriant Terai offers some of the most spectacular trekking routes in the world. Passing through the diverse culture and nature, trekking in Nepal is a life-time experience which involves a certain degree of physical risks owing to the rugged topography.
With the distinction of Nepal as a trekking destination and its growing charm, a provision of Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) has been implemented to control illegal trekking operations and ensure safety and security of the trekkers in general trekking areas through the mechanism of Prompt Information Service as and when required .
The past experiences have shown that difficulties have been faced while carrying out rescue operations promptly during the times of accidents and natural calamities. Because of lack of proper record system of trekkers, their exact whereabouts and the information about trekking routes, rescue and search missions used to face difficulties in spotting the trekkers missing.
The provision of Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) has come into force from Jan 01, 2008. Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN) and Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) have started recording trekkers detail and issuing TIMS Card to trekkers.
Where & how to obtain TIMS Card ?
The visiting tourists, who are interested to general trekking areas of Nepal, are required to receive TIMS Card through any one of the following:
- Kathmandu (NTB Office, TAAN Office, and Government registered trekking Companies), and
- Pokhara (NTB Office, TAAN Office, and Government registered trekking Companies)
The following considerations have been taken into account in the process of issuing TIMS:
- All important details of trekkers and trekking routes shall be maintained on a computerized Database Management System that may be useful for safety and security of trekkers. To help carry out search and rescue operations for trekkers in case of natural calamities and other accidents by means of Authentic Information Service . To maintain a record system that includes personal details of trekkers, trekking area, trekking routes, handling agencies, duration, etc. The data generated from the system will be useful to all stakeholders:- tourism organizations, Government agencies, diplomatic missions, tour operators, research institute, etc.
- Unauthorized trekking operations will be controlled, thus, resulting into better management of trekking service and in benefit of all concerned :- trekkers, agencies, field staff, Government, etc. and also occasional untoward incidents will be better prevented.
- To upgrade the service standard and contribute for better management of sustainable mountain tourism development of Nepal.
TIMS REGULATORY PROVISIONS
- Every trekkers has to compulsorily obtain a TIMS Card before they enter any of the prescribed trekking regions and routes.
- A Free individual trekker (FIT) or organized group trekkers are required to keep TIMS along with them throughout their treks.
- TIMS has to be shown to TAAN / NTB authorities, national park check posts, conservation area check posts and police check posts on demand.
- Trekkers are required to keep their copies of passports along with them for verification during trekking.
- TIMS shall be non-transferable, non-endorsable and valid only for single entry.
TIMS will not be required for:
- The expedition members permitted to climb the mountains.
- The visitors in the controlled areas permitted by the Department of Immigration.
- The foreign guests invited by the Government of Nepal.
- The authorities from different diplomatic missions in the country, who is holding official letter/s and traveling own risk .
- Visitors on certain mission recommended by the concerned department of the Government.
- Foreign Nationals having the residential visa.
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