Nepal Travel Update

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Why is TIMS Necessary?

The following considerations have been taken into account in the process of issuing TIMS:
All important details regarding trekkers and trekking routes shall be maintained in a computerized Database Management System, which can be useful for the trekkers’ safety and security. In order 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 concerned stakeholders such as tourism organizations, Government agencies, diplomatic missions, tour operators, research institute, etc.

Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) has been implemented jointly by Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN) to ensure safety and security of trekkers and to control illegal trekking operations.

Trekking companies will be asked to furnish personal information of trekkres like their passport numbers, nationality and their contact address and their itinerary. The data will be uploaded in visitors’ database which can be accessed in case of accidents and/or natural calamities in order to inform the concerned institutions about the number of trekkers inside a certain trekking area.

TIMS cards should be collected by both Free Individual Trekkers (FITs) and trekkers taking the service of government authorized trekking agencies.

Past experiences have revealed that difficulties were seen while carrying out rescue operations during times of accidents and natural calamities. Due to the lack of proper record system of trekkers, rescue and search missions used to face difficulties in spotting the missing trekkers. Based on the data collected through TIMS cards, however, it will be possible to know the position of a trekker in case a rescue operation is needed.

The provision of Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) came into effect on January 1, 2008. Since then, the Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN) and Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) started recording trekkers’ details and began issuing TIMS Card to trekkers.

As per the recent MoU signed by NTB and TAAN, TIMS card is applicable in all trekking areas of the country including restricted areas. Group trekkers will have to pay Blue TIMS cards by paying a fee of Rs 1,000 per person, while FITs have to get Green TIMS cards by paying a fee of Rs 2,000. Similarly, group trekkers from SAARC countries have to pay Rs 300 for TIMS cards, while FITs from the SAARC region have to pay Rs 600 each.

Trekking Peaks fees

Royalty for Nepali climber (per person in Nepali Rupees)

Group ‘A’ Peaks

S.N Name of the peak Region Height Permit Fee (In Nepali Rupees)
Spring  Autumn  Winter Summer
(March-April-May) (Sept-Oct-Nov) (Dec-Jan-Feb) (June-July-Aug)
1 Cholatse Khumbu 6423m 4000 2000 1,000 1,000
2 Kyazo Ri Mahalangur 6151m 4000 2000 1,000 1,000
3 Phari Lapcha Mahalangur 6159m 4000 2000 1,000 1,000
4 Nirekha Mahalangur 6169m 4000 2000 1,000 1,000
5 Langsisa Ri Jugal 6412m 4000 2000 1,000 1,000
6 Obmigaichen Mahalangur 6340m 4000 2000 1,000 1,000
7 Bokta Kanchenjunga 6114m 4000 2000 1,000 1,000
8 Chekigo Gaurishankar 6121m 4000 2000 1,000 1,000
9 Lobuje West Khumbu 6135m 4000 2000 1,000 1,000
10 Larkya Peak Manaslu 6416m 4000 2000 1,000 1,000
11 ABI Mahalangur 6043m 4000 2000 1,000 1,000
12 Yubra Himal Langtang Himal 6048m 4000 2000 1,000 1,000

Group ‘B’ Peaks

S.N Name of the peak Region Height (In Meters) Permit Fee (In Nepali Rupees)
Spring  Autumn  Winter Summer 
(March-April-May) (Sept-Oct-Nov) (Dec-Jan-Feb) (June-July-Aug)
1 Hiunchuli Annapurna Himal 6423 4000 2000 1,000 1,000
2 Singhu Chuli (Fluted Peak) Annapurna Himal 6501 5000 2500 1,250 1,250
3 Mera Peak Khumbu Himal 6470 4000 2000 1,000 1,000
4 Kusum Kangru Khumbu Himal 6360 4000 2000 1,000 1,000
5 Kwangde Khumbu Himal 6011 4000 2000 1,000 1,000
6 Chulu West Manang 6419 4000 2000 1,000 1,000
7 Chulu East Manang 6584 5000 2500 1,250 1,250
8 Imja Tse(Island Peak) Khumbu Himal 6160 4000 2000 1,000 1,000
9 Pharchamo Rolwaling Himal 6187 4000 2000 1,000 1,000
10 Lobuje Khumbu Himal 6119 4000 2000 1,000 1,000
11 Ramdung Rolwaling Himal 5925 4000 2000 1,000 1,000
12 Pisang Peak Manang 6091 4000 2000 1,000 1,000
13 Khongma Tse Khumbu Himal 5849 4000 2000 1,000 1,000
14 Ganja-la Chuli Langtang Himal 5844 4000 2000 1,000 1,000
15 Paldor Peak Langtang Himal 5896 4000 2000 1,000 1,000

 Royalty for Foreign climbers (per person in US dollar)

Group ‘A’ Peaks

S.N Name of the peak Region Height Permit Fee (In US dollars)
Spring  Autumn  Winter Summer 
(March-April-May) (Sept-Oct-Nov) (Dec-Jan-Feb) (June-July-Aug)
1 Cholatse Khumbu 6423m 250 125 70 70
2 Kyazo Ri Mahalangur 6151m 250 125 70 70
3 Phari Lapcha Mahalangur 6159m 250 125 70 70
4 Nirekha Mahalangur 6169m 250 125 70 70
5 Langsisa Ri Jugal 6412m 250 125 70 70
6 Obmigaichen Mahalangur 6340m 250 125 70 70
7 Bokta Kanchenjunga 6114m 250 125 70 70
8 Chekigo Gaurishankar 6121m 250 125 70 70
9 Lobuje West Khumbu 6135m 250 125 70 70
10 Larkya Peak Manaslu 6416m 250 125 70 70
11 ABI Mahalangur 6043m 250 125 70 70
12 Yubra Himal Langtang Himal 6048m 250 125 70 70

Group ‘B’ Peaks

S.N Name of the peak Region Height (In Meters) Permit Fee (In Nepali Rupees)
Spring  Autumn  Winter Summer 
(March-April-May) (Sept-Oct-Nov) (Dec-Jan-Feb) (June-July-Aug)
1 Hiunchuli Annapurna Himal 6423 250 125 70 70
2 Singhu Chuli (Fluted Peak) Annapurna Himal 6501 400 200 100 100
3 Mera Peak Khumbu Himal 6470 250 125 70 70
4 Kusum Kangru Khumbu Himal 6360 250 125 70 70
5 Kwangde Khumbu Himal 6011 250 125 70 70
6 Chulu West Manang 6419 250 125 70 70
7 Chulu East Manang 6584 400 200 100 100
8 Imja Tse(Island Peak) Khumbu Himal 6160 250 125 70 70
9 Pharchamo Rolwaling Himal 6187 250 125 70 70
10 Lobuje Khumbu Himal 6119 250 125 70 70
11 Ramdung Rolwaling Himal 5925 250 125 70 70
12 Pisang Peak Manang 6091 250 125 70 70
13 Khongma Tse Khumbu Himal 5849 250 125 70 70
14 Ganja-la Chuli Langtang Himal 5844 250 125 70 70
15 Paldor Peak Langtang Himal 5896 250 125 70 70

As per the decision of secretary-level dated 2014/4/29, the insurance amount for sardar, mountain guide and high altitude worker fund is fixed at Rs 15 lakhs. Similarly, medical insurance has been fixed at Rs 4 lakhs. Mountain heli-rescue of 10,000 USD is also required.
Note: Maximum number of members in a team is 15.
Garbage deposit to acquire climbing permit will be same i.e. USD 250. The refund shall be made as per the provisions of NMA.

Climbers will not have to pay any permit fee for following NMA peaks

S.N Name of the Peak Height Region
1 Tharpu Chuli (Tent Peak) 5695m Annapurna Himal
2 Mardi Himal 5553m Annapurna Himal
3 Yala Peak 5732m Langtang Himal
4 Chhukung Ri 5833m Mahalangur
5 Machhermo 5559m Mahalangur
6 Pokhalde 5780m Khumbu Himal

Trekking Permit fees

Trekking Permit
The Department of Immigration located at Kalikasthan, Dillibazar, Kathmandu (Tel : 977 – 1 – 4429659 / 4429660 / 4438862 / 4438868 Fax : 977 – 1 – 4433934 /4433935 Email : [email protected] Web : http://www.nepalimmigration.gov.np) issues permit for foreign tourists who intend to trek in controlled areas of Nepal.

A trekking permit is a must to travel to controlled areas mentioned below. Permit, however, is issued only to groups. Individual trekkers will not be issued trekking permit.

The areas and required fees are as follows:

S.No. Regions/VDCs Permit Fee
1. Upper Mustang  (Province No. 4)

  1. Lomanthang Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5)
  2. Lo-Ghekar Damodarkunda Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5)
  3. Baragung Muktichetra Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 3 and Satang Village of ward no.5)
 USD 500 per person (for the first 10 days)

USD 50 per person /Day ( beyond 10 days)
2. Upper Dolpa  (Province No. 6)

  1. Dolpo Buddha Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 4 to 6)
  2. Shey Phoksundo Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 7)
  3. Charka Tangsong Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 6)
 USD 500 per person (for the first 10 days)

USD 50 per person /Day ( beyond 10 days)
3. Gorkha Manaslu Area (Province No. 4)

  1. Chumnubri Rural Municipality (All areas of ward nos. 1,2,3 and 4)
 September – NovemberUSD 100 per person / week

USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week)

December – AugustUSD 75 per person / week

USD 10 per person / day (beyond 1 week)
4. Humla (Province No. 6)

  1. Simikot Rural Municipality (All areas of ward nos. 1,6 and 7)
  2. Namkha Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 6)
  3. Changkheli Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 3 to 5)
 USD 50 per person / week

USD 10 per person / day (beyond 1 week)
5. Taplejung (Province No. 1)

  1. Phantanglung Rural Municipality (All areas of ward nos. 6 and 7)
  2. Mikwakhola Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 5)
  3. Sirijunga Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 8)
 USD 20 per person/ week (for the first 4 weeks)

USD 25 per person /week ( beyond 4 weeks)
6. Lower Dolpa Area (Province No. 6)

  1. Thulibheri municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 11)
  2. Tripurasundari municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 11)
  3. Dolpo Buddha Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 3)
  4. Shey Phoksundo Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 8 and 9)
  5. Jagdulla Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 6)
  6. Mudkechula Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 9)
  7. Kaike Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 7)
 USD 20 per person/ week

USD 5 per person /week ( beyond 1 week)
7. Dolakha   (Province No. 3)

  1. Gaurishankhar Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 9)
  2. Bighu Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1)
 USD 20 per person/ week
8. Gorkha Tsum Valley Area (Province No. 4)Sirdibas-Lokpa-Chumling-Chekampar-Nile-Chule

  1. Chumnubri Rural Municipality (All areas of ward nos. 3,6 and 7)
 September – NovemberUSD 40 per person / week

USD 7 per person / day (beyond 1 week)

December – AugustUSD 30 per person / week

USD 7 per person / day (beyond 1 week)
9. Sankhuwasabha (Province 1)

  1. Bhotkhola Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5)
  2. Makalu Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 4)
 USD 20 per person/ week (for the first 4 weeks)

USD 25 per person /week ( beyond 4 weeks)
10. Solukhumbu (Province No. 1)

  1. Khumbu Pasang Lahmu Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 5)
 USD 20 per person/ week (for the first 4 weeks)

USD 25 per person /week ( beyond 4 weeks)
11. Rasuwa (Province No. 3)

  1. Gosaikunda Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 and some area of ward no. 2)
 USD 20 per person /week
12. Manang (Province No. 4)

  1. Narpa Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5)
  2. Nasho Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 6 and 7)
 September – NovemberUSD 100 per person / week

USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week)

December – AugustUSD 75 per person / week

USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week)
13. Bajhang (Province No. 7)

  1. Saipal Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 5)
 USD 90 per person / week for the first week

USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week)
14. Mugu (Province No. 6)

  1. Mugumakarmarong Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1 to 9)
 USD 100 per person / week

USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week)
15. Darchula (Province No. 7)

  1. Vyas Rural Municipality (All areas of ward no. 1)
 USD 90 per person / week

USD 15 per person / day (beyond 1 week)
Note:

  1. To get trekking permit an application form with other relevant documents should be submitted through any registered trekking agency of Nepal.
  2. Trekking permit fee must be paid in US Dollar: Not with standing anything written in above.

Tourist Police: We would like to state that the Tourist Police is a special unit of Nepal Police, which is working under Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Tourism Industry Division. Our office is located at Bhrikuti Mandap, Kathmandu, Tourist Service Center Building, and also we have complaint counters at the Airport and Basantapur Durbar Square. We are always attentive to deal with the problems of tourist and we are very sensitive in safety and security of tourist.

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