Trek Gradation:
In order to enjoy your trekking in Nepal it is necessary to know which trek matches most with your physical capabilities. Thus, we have categorized all our treks in the following ranks.
Grade Description
Easy Easy trekking by Himalayan Standard is generally up to 2000m. There are plenty of ups and downs on well-maintained trails. Any one who leaves a reasonably active life can enjoy this trip .This types of trek involves 3 to 7 days, and walking is about 4 to 5 hours a day.
Easy- Plus It involves longer treks (five to ten days) on maintained trails, including perhaps day excursions to higher elevations. Some previous hill- walking experience is desirable. In general, the altitude attained on these treks will be between 900m to 3000m. This trek is best described as moderate trek.
Moderate It is a reasonably demanding trek at an altitude up to 4000m with side trips to higher elevations. This is classified as ill ?defined trails, away from habitation.
Moderate - Plus These treks must be fully supported. The altitude varies between 3500 to 5000m. It involves several night stays above 4000m. Clients should be fit and enthusiastic hill walkers prepared to tackle difficult terrain in remote areas.
Challenging This is also graded as Alpine Trek. This trek is of in excellent health, capable of carrying a backpack. Sometimes the treks will be in very remote areas reaching crossing. It includes crossing snow - covered passes in very remote areas or climbing up to 6500m where some previous experience of handling axes and crampons is normally expected. Medical certificates are required prior to be accepted on these trips.
Trekking Permit
A trekking permit is a must to visit restricted areas mentioned below. To visit normal trekking areas, no permission is required.
Restricted areas which have been opened for Group Trekking
The following restricted areas are open only for group trekkers. And a trekking permit will not be issued to individual trekkers for such areas. The areas and required fees are as follows:
S.N. Area
Fee (Per Person)
1. Areas of lower Dolpa For the first 4 weeks per week per person US$ 10 and after 4 weeks per week per person US$ 20.
2. Taplejung District (Kanchanjanga Region):-Areas of Olangchunggola, Lelep, Papung and Yamphudin Village Development Committee.
Sankhuwasabha District (Makalu Region):-Areas of Kimathanka, Chepuwa, Hatiya and Pawakhola Village Development Committee.
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
3. Rasuwa District :-Thuman and Tingure per week per person US$ 10
4. Manang District:- Areas of Nar, Phu, and Northern area of Tilche Village of Thochhe Village Development Committee For September to November per week per person US$ 90 and December to August per week per person US$ 75.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Upper Mustang and Upper Dolpa District:- For the first 10 days per person US $700 and After 10 days per day per person Us$70.
9. Gorkha District (Manaslu Area):- For Sepetmber to November per week per person US$ 90 and December to August per week per person US$ 75.
10. Humla District (Simikot and Yari):- Areas of Limi and Muchu village village Development Committee, and area way to Tibet via Tangekhola of Darma Village Development committee. For the first 7 days per person US $90 and After 7 days per day per person Us$15.
Note : To get a group trekking permit an application form with other relevant documents should be submitted through any registered trekking agency of Nepal.
Trekking Permits Issuing Offices:
Dept. of Immigration, Bhirkutimandap, Kathmandu.
Miscellaneous Fees
a. Travel document (in case of loss/damage/theft/or expiry of the passport)-US$ 20
b. Issuance of Entry Visa from the Dept.-25% additional fee along with regular entry visa fee.
c. Certification of Arrival or Departure stamps or replacement of trekking permit US$ 1 (one).
National Park & Conservation Area Entrance Fee:
1. National Park Entrance Fee:
National Parks Nationality Fee (Per Person)
Himalayan National Parks (Sagarmatha, Langtang,Rara, Makalu Barun, Shey Phoksumdo, Khaptad) SAARC Per Entry NRS. 100/-
Others Per Entry NRS. 1000/
Chitawan/Bardia SAARC Per day Nrs. 200/-
Others Per day Nrs. 500/-
2. Conservation and Wildlife Reserves:
Conservation/Wildlife Reserves Nationality Fee per person
Annapurna/Manaslu SAARC Per entry Nrs. 200/-
Others Per entry Nrs. 2000/-
Kanchenjunga SAARC per entry Nrs. 100/-
Others per entry Nrs. 1000/-
Shuklaphanta/Parsa SAARC Per day Nrs. 200/-
Others Per day Nrs. 500/-
Dhorpatan SAARC Per entry Nrs. 200/-
Others Per entry Nrs. 500/-
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