How do I get permits for my TREK? - Day

Before you trek to Nepal, a TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management Systems) card is very important. You can’t do without one. There are various trekking permits for special kinds of treks. They are:

• Special Trekking Permit for restricted/controlled areas
• Trekkers’ Information Management System/TIMS Card
• Conservation Area entrance fee
• National Park entrance fee
• Trekking peak climbing and mountaineering permit
• Filming and documentary shooting permit

The most convenient place to apply for a TIMS card is at the Nepal Tourism Board office in Kathmandu. You can also apply for other area permits here, such as for the Upper Mustang Trek or Annapurna Circuit permits (ACAP permit).

The Government of Nepal controls trekking in the restricted areas by issuing special permits for the protection of cultural heritage, fragile ecosystems, and ensuring safety. The areas require a special permit, usually issued only through registered trekking agencies. The popular restricted regions include Upper Mustang, Upper Dolpo, and Manaslu, where trekkers are required to travel in groups and often with a guide. This helps in the control of tourism, protection of the local communities, and the natural environment.