The special trekking permits are required for most of the trekking area of Nepal besides Everest, Annapurna and Langtang regions. Specially trekking areas which is an open border or connected to other countries are called restricted trekking area by Nepal Government. Upper Mustang a hidden Buddhist kingdom of Nepal also connected to the China border. There are other restricted trekking area in Nepal such as TSUM VALLEY Trek, Manaslu circuit trekking, Narphu valley trekking, Upper Dolpo Trekking are also connected to border of other countries.
The Immigration of Kathmandu obtain the Upper Mustang special permit through Government register trekking company “Global Holidays Adventure Pvt.Ltd”. Besides there is not allowed individuals trekkers without a guide. Also single permits is not issued, at least 2 trekkers are required to obtain the permit. The Special trekking permit fees different for different destinations.
How much does it cost for Upper Mustang Trekking permit?
You need 2 permits to visit Upper Mustang.
- Upper Mustang Restricted area permit: US $ 500 each person for 10 days not night and US $ 50 for extra day. The permit start from Kagbeni and end at Kagbeni village of Mustang.
- Annapurna Conservation area Permit: NPR 2260 for foreigner and NPR 226 for SAARC country. There is no limits days for ACAP permits.
Filming or documentary permits
If you are visiting Upper Mustang as purpose of filming or documentary then you need special trekking permit from Nepal ministry of Information and Communication and fees are depends on the use of camera and technologies.
Do I need TIMS card for Upper Mustang Trekking?
Trekking information management system is Nor Necessary to go upper Mustang Trekking. If you have issued restricted area trekking permits then you don’t need to obtain TIMS card for any other trekking areas of Nepal. But if you are extending your trip after Upper Mustang then you need TIMS for Ghorepani trekking, Annapurna Base Camp trekking, Everest base Camp trekking and others.
Where Can I get Upper Mustang Trekking Permit ?
All special trekking permits including Upper Mustang Trekking permit is issued by trekking department of Nepal Immigration office In Kalikayastan Kathmandu. Nepal Tourism board does not issue the Upper Mustang permit but other trekking Permits like ACAP, MCAP and National parks permits are issued.
What documents are required to obtain Upper Mustang Trekking ?
You have to provide us following documents.
- Original passport with valid visa.
- Photocopy of Passport and visa.
- One PP size Photo.
- Of course Money in USD $. (Indian citizenship can pay in Nepali currency equivalent to Us $)
Other Restricted Area Trekking Fees.
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| 1 |
Area of Lower Dolpa District |
Per week per person US$ 10 Or equivalent convertible foreign currency. |
| 2 |
Area of Upper Dolpa District |
For the first 10 days per person US $500 and After 10 days per day per person Us$50 |
| 3 |
Kanchenjunga Region
(Areas of Olangchunggola,Lelep, Papung and Yamphudin Village Development Committee) |
Per week per person US$ 10 Or equivalent convertible foreign currency. |
| 4 |
Taplejung District |
Per week per person US$ 10 Or equivalent convertible foreign currency. |
| 5 |
Mustang district. (Upper Mustang Trekking) |
For the first 10 days per person US $500 and After 10 days per day per person Us$50. |
| 6 |
Gorkha District (Manaslu Trekking) |
From September to November per week per person US$ 70 and After 7 days per day per person US$ 10.and From December to August per week per person US$ 50 and After 7 days per day per person US$ 7 /Or equivalent convertible foreign currency. |
| 7 |
Dolakha District
(Gauri Shankar& Lamabaga ) |
Per week per person US$ 10 Or equivalent convertible foreign currency. |
| 8 |
Humla District (Simikot and Yari) Areas of Limi and Muchu village Development Committee, and area way to Tibet via Tangekhola of Darma Village Development committee. |
For the first 7 days per person US$ 50 and After 7 days per day per person US$ 7 Or equivalent convertible foreign currency. |
| 9 |
Rasuwa District(Thuman and Timure) |
per week per person US$ 10, Or equivalent convertible foreign currency. |
| 10 |
Sankhuwasabha District
(Makalu Region) Areas of Kimathanka, Chepuwa,Hatiya and Pawakhola Village Development Committee. |
For the first 4 weeks per week per person US$ 10 and After 4 weeks per week per person US$ 20, Or equivalent convertible foreign currency. |
| 11 |
Solukhumbu District (Everest Region):-
All north- west area way from Thame
to Nangpala of Namche Village Development Committee |
For the first 4 weeks per week per person US$ 10 and After 4 weeks per week per person US$ 20, Or equivalent convertible foreign currency. |
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Manang District (Narphu Trek, and Northern area of Tilche Village of
Thochhe Village Development Committee) |
From September to November per week per person US$ 90 and December to August per week per person US$ 75 Or equivalent convertible foreign currency. |
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Mugu District:- Areas of Mugu, Dolpu, Pulu and Bhangri. |
For the first 7 days per person US $90 and After 7 days per day per person Us$15 Or equivalent convertible foreign currency. |
| 14 |
Baihang District (Areas of Kanda, Saipal, Dhuli) |
For the first 7 days per person US $90 and After 7 days per day per person Us$15 Or equivalent convertible foreign currency. |
| 15 |
Darchula District (Areas of Byas Village
Development Committee) |
For the first 7 days per person US $90 and After 7 days per day per person Us$15 Or equivalent convertible foreign currency |
