Upper Mustang permit fee by nationality
Issued by Department of Immigration (through an agency) and NTNC. Read 2026-10-30.
Restricted-area permit · per person
Foreigner
SAARC / Indian
Nepali citizen
| Per person | Foreigner | SAARC / Indian | Nepali | Under 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted-area permit | USD 50 per day | USD 50 per day | not needed | no rule published |
| Annapurna Conservation Area (ACAP) | Rs 3,000 | Rs 1,000 | Rs 100 | free |
How the permit is issued
- Only through a trekking agency on the Department of Immigration's list, applying online through Nepali Port with your passport and visa, insurance documents and the itinerary.
- A licensed guide is required; since about 22 March 2026 a single trekker can go, still with a guide.
- ACAP is bought separately from NTNC, online or at a counter.
Who needs it
- The restricted area covers Lomanthang and Lo-Ghekar Damodarkunda rural municipalities and parts of Baragung Muktichhetra; agencies say the day count starts at Kagbeni.
- Jomsom, Muktinath and Kagbeni village itself are below it and need only ACAP.
Cost of the whole trek, by nationality: Upper Mustang.
What changed, and when
- 18 Nov 2025The Cabinet amends Schedule 12 of the Immigration Regulations: USD 500 for 10 days becomes USD 50 a day. TAAN's own fee page still shows the old figure.
What the sources disagree on
- Where the day count starts (agencies say Kagbeni) is not published.
- Whether a TIMS card is also needed: NTB lists the route; its 2023 guidelines, as reported, exempt restricted-area permit holders.
Common questions
Do Nepali citizens need a permit for Upper Mustang?
No restricted-area permit: the Department of Immigration issues it to foreign tourists only. Nepalis pay only the ACAP fee, Rs 100, and should carry their citizenship certificate or national ID card.
How much is the Upper Mustang permit for Indians, in rupees?
The same USD 50 a day as any foreigner — about Rs 7,600 a day at NRB's rate of 30 October 2026 — plus ACAP at the SAARC rate, Rs 1,000. Use the calculator for your own days.
Is it still USD 500 for 10 days?
No. Since the Cabinet's amendment of 18 November 2025 it is USD 50 a day, so a short trip costs less and a long one the same or more. Some agency and association pages still show the old fee.
Sources
- Department of Immigration, trekking route and permit fee · official
- Department of Immigration, trekking permit process (updated 8 Jun 2026) · official
- Kathmandu Post, 20 Nov 2025: guide mandatory in all trekking areas except Everest · news
- Kathmandu Post, 22 Mar 2026: single trekkers allowed in restricted areas, with a licensed guide · news
- NTNC e-permit (ACAP, MCAP): tax included, double at check-posts · official