What permits are required to trek the GHT in Nepal?
May 31st, 2010 | Comments: none
Posted in: FAQs
Some of the trekking areas in Nepal do need trekking permits – it’s sometimes slightly complicated to know where park or restricted area boundaries begin and end. It is better to drop a line to ask a trekking agency to organise this for you and most can arrange this for a just small fee. It is worth doing as it will save you a lot of time and make sure you get the right paperwork.
See here for a list of permits required for certain trekking areas in Nepal.
Additionally, for some areas you may need a TIMS card which is US$ 20 for individuals and US$ 10 for members of groups.
Mountaineering permits
Photo of Bhrikuti Sail (6361 m), Mustang Himalaya, Nepal - by Martin Scott - click to read more.
For some groups trekking in remote areas, it may be more sensible to take a permit for a trekking peak. A good example is an exciting, alternative Great Himalaya Trail high route from Phugaon to Lo Mantang and then Lo Mantang to Chharka Bhot (see this on the map of Nepal). then it may be more economical to take trekking peak permits for Bhrikuti Sail and Arniko Chuli.
In all cases it is necessary to buy permits through a registered trekking agent.
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