Nepal Restricted Area Permit Fee

Nepal Restricted Area Permit Fee

Nepal offers a wide range of trekking destinations, from popular trails to remote and culturally sensitive regions. Some of these trekking areas are classified as restricted areas of Nepal, where special permits are required for foreign trekkers.

To preserve local culture, environment, and border security, the Government of Nepal has made it mandatory to obtain a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for these regions. These permits can only be issued through authorized trekking companies like Blossom Expeditions, and trekking with a licensed guide is compulsory in all restricted areas.

Below is a complete guide to restricted trekking areas in Nepal and their permit fees:

Upper Mustang (Lo Manthang Region)

  • Lomanthang Rural Municipality (Wards 1–5)
  • Lo-Ghekar Damodarkunda Rural Municipality (Wards 1–5)
  • Baragung Muktichetra Rural Municipality (Ward 3 and Satang Village of Ward 5)

Permit Fee:
USD 50 per person per day

Upper Dolpa

  • Dolpo Buddha Rural Municipality (Wards 4–6)
  • Shey Phoksundo Rural Municipality (Wards 1–7)
  • Charka Tangsong Rural Municipality (Wards 1–6)

Permit Fee:
USD 500 per person (first 10 days)
USD 50 per person per day (after 10 days)

Manaslu Region (Gorkha Manaslu Area)

  • Chumnubri Rural Municipality (Wards 1–4)

Permit Fee:
September to November: USD 100 per person per week
December to August: USD 75 per person per week
Additional days: USD 15 (peak season) / USD 10 (off-season) per day

Humla Region

  • Simikot Rural Municipality (Wards 1, 6, 7)
  • Namkha Rural Municipality (Wards 1–6)
  • Changkheli Rural Municipality (Wards 3–5)

Permit Fee:
USD 50 per person per week
USD 10 per person per day (beyond 1 week)

Taplejung (Kanchenjunga Region)

Phantanglung Rural Municipality (Wards 6, 7)
Mikwakhola Rural Municipality (Ward 5)
Sirijunga Rural Municipality (Ward 8)

Permit Fee:
USD 20 per person per week (first 4 weeks)
USD 25 per person per week (after 4 weeks)

Lower Dolpa

  • Thulibheri Municipality (Wards 1–11)
  • Tripurasundari Municipality (Wards 1–11)
  • Dolpo Buddha Rural Municipality (Wards 1–3)
  • Shey Phoksundo Rural Municipality (Wards 8, 9)
  • Jagdulla Rural Municipality (Wards 1–6)
  • Mudkechula Rural Municipality (Wards 1–9)
  • Kaike Rural Municipality (Wards 1–7)

Permit Fee:
USD 20 per person per week
USD 5 per person per day (beyond 1 week)

Dolakha (Gaurishankar Area)

  • Gaurishankar Rural Municipality (Ward 9)
  • Bighu Rural Municipality (Ward 1)

Permit Fee:
USD 20 per person per week

Tsum Valley (Gorkha Tsum Valley Area)

  • Sirdibas – Lokpa – Chumling – Chhekhampar – Nile – Chule Chumnubri Rural Municipality (Wards 3, 6, 7)

Permit Fee:
September to November: USD 40 per person per week
December to August: USD 30 per person per week
Additional days: USD 7 per person per day

Sankhuwasabha (Makalu Region)

  • Bhotkhola Rural Municipality (Wards 1–5)
  • Makalu Rural Municipality (Ward 4)

Permit Fee:
USD 20 per person per week (first 4 weeks)
USD 25 per person per week (after 4 weeks)

Solukhumbu (Everest Region – Restricted Section)

  • Khumbu Pasang Lahmu Rural Municipality (Ward 5)

Permit Fee:
USD 20 per person per week (first 4 weeks)
USD 25 per person per week (after 4 weeks)

Rasuwa (Langtang Region – Restricted Section)

  • Gosaikunda Rural Municipality (Ward 1 and part of Ward 2)

Permit Fee:
USD 20 per person per week

Manang (Nar-Phu Valley)

  • Narpa Rural Municipality (Wards 1–5)
    Nasho Rural Municipality (Wards 6, 7)

Permit Fee:
September to November: USD 100 per person per week
December to August: USD 75 per person per week
Additional days: USD 15 per person per day

Bajhang (Saipal Region)

  • Saipal Rural Municipality (Wards 1–5)

Permit Fee:
USD 90 per person per week (first week)
USD 15 per person per day (after 1 week)

Mugu (Rara Region)

  • Mugumakarmarong Rural Municipality (Wards 1–9)

Permit Fee:
USD 100 per person per week
USD 15 per person per day (after 1 week)

Darchula (Api Nampa Area)

  • Vyas Rural Municipality (Ward 1)

Permit Fee:
USD 90 per person per week
USD 15 per person per day (after 1 week)

Plan Your Restricted Area Trek with Blossom Expeditions
Trekking in Nepal’s restricted areas offers a truly unique experience, remote landscapes, preserved cultures, and untouched Himalayan beauty. However, proper permits, logistics, and experienced guidance are essential.

We take care of all permit arrangements, logistics, and experienced trekking staff to ensure your journey is smooth, safe, and meaningful.

Contact Us
Blossom Expeditions
P. O. Box No: 21101, Kapan-12, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Telephone: 977-01-4810388
Mobile: 977-9851123762
WhatsApp/Viber: 977-9841454462
ambartg@yahoo.com
blossomexpeditions@gmail.com
www.blossomexpeditions.com

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