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Trekking permits in Nepal, explained

Trekking permits in Nepal, explained

Most treks need a TIMS card plus a national park or conservation permit. Restricted areas such as Manaslu and Upper Mustang add a separate permit that a registered agency must appl...

Sep 19, 2026 5 min

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