Langtang Valley Trek Permits: Cost & Guide

ⓘ Fees and regulations below were checked against the Nepal Tourism Board's official Langtang National Park page and cross-referenced against multiple current trekking-industry sources in early 2026. Permit fees in Nepal do change, sometimes without much notice — confirm current rates with us or the Nepal Tourism Board directly before you travel, particularly if you're reading this more than a few months after publication.

What Permits Do You Need for Langtang Valley Trek?

Requirement	Required?	Current Cost	Where/How Obtained
Langtang National Park Entry Permit	Yes	NPR 3,000 foreign nationals; NPR 1,500 SAARC nationals; NPR 25 Nepali citizens	Nepal Tourism Board (Kathmandu), or at the Dhunche park entrance
TIMS Card	Yes	NPR 2,000 individual foreign / NPR 1,000 foreign via registered agency (Places Nepal); NPR 600 individual SAARC / NPR 300 SAARC via agency (Places Nepal)	Places Nepal Treks (now mandatory route) or NTB/TAAN counters
Local/Rural Municipality Fee	Not currently applicable to the standard Langtang Valley route	—	—
Restricted Area Permit	No — Langtang is not a restricted area like Manaslu or Upper Mustang	—

Two permits, not four or five — this is genuinely one of the more straightforward permit structures among Nepal's popular treks, once you know which two things you actually need.

Langtang National Park Entry Permit

Why it's required. The entire standard trekking route sits inside Langtang National Park, established in 1976 as Nepal's first Himalayan national park — the entry permit funds park management, conservation, and ranger operations.

What area it covers. The full park, including the standard Syabrubesi–Kyanjin Gompa route and the Gosaikunda/Helambu extensions, all fall under this single permit.

Current fee by nationality, per the Nepal Tourism Board's official Langtang National Park page:

• Foreign nationals: NPR 3,000 per person
• SAARC nationals: NPR 1,500 per person
• Nepali citizens: NPR 25 per person
• Children under 10: exempt, regardless of nationality

Validity. Single-entry, valid for the duration of a standard trek — most sources indicate up to one month from the date of purchase, covering typical Langtang itineraries comfortably.

Where it can be purchased. The Nepal Tourism Board office at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu, or at the park entrance in Dhunche.

Payment method. Cash (Nepali rupees) is standard at both locations; confirm current card payment availability if you're not carrying cash.

Required documents. Passport (original, for verification) and often a photocopy.

Entry checkpoint. Dhunche is the main, permanently staffed entry checkpoint for this permit, with your park permit verified here before you continue toward Syabrubesi.

What happens at the checkpoint. Officials record your permit details and check it against your passport — a routine process that takes a few minutes when your documentation is in order.

TIMS Card for Langtang Trek

What TIMS is. The Trekkers' Information Management System — a centralized trekker registry maintained by the Nepal Tourism Board, used across most of Nepal's popular (non-restricted) trekking regions for safety tracking and search-and-rescue support.

Whether it's currently required for Langtang. Yes — this is worth stating clearly, since TIMS enforcement has become inconsistent on some other routes in recent years. Langtang remains one of the regions where TIMS is actively required and checked, alongside Manaslu and far-western Nepal, even as some Everest and Annapurna checkpoints have relaxed enforcement.

Current fee, based on converging current sources:

Who issues it. As of a 2026 process change, TIMS cards are now issued only through a registered, TAAN-affiliated trekking agency (Places Nepal) for most trekkers — this is a genuine shift from the older system where independent trekkers could apply directly at an NTB counter.

Whether it can be obtained independently. In practice, increasingly no — the current process routes TIMS issuance through registered agencies, which lines up directly with the separate guide requirement covered below.

What information is recorded. Your basic trekking itinerary, personal and emergency contact details, and passport information — the data set used for trekker tracking and rescue coordination.

What trekkers should carry. The physical TIMS card (or current e-permit equivalent) alongside your passport, presented together at checkpoints.

Do You Need a Trekking Guide?

Yes, and this is a genuine, relatively recent regulatory change worth understanding clearly rather than relying on older articles.

The current government rule. As of 15 February 2025, Nepal's Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation, together with Langtang National Park authorities, made a licensed guide mandatory for all trekkers entering the park — including Nepali citizens, not just foreign visitors. Independent, guideless trekking is no longer legally permitted here.

Permit requirements vs. TIMS requirements vs. guide requirements — the distinction that confuses people. The National Park permit is your entry authorization. TIMS is your safety registration. The guide requirement is a separate, specific rule about who can legally accompany you on the trail. All three now function together in practice: TIMS issuance is routed through registered agencies, and those same agencies provide the mandatory guide.

What this means practically. You cannot currently trek Langtang solo, regardless of your prior experience or route familiarity. A licensed guide from a registered trekking agency (Places Nepal) is a hard requirement, not a recommendation.

Can You Get Langtang Permits Yourself?

Independently: increasingly not straightforward, and for TIMS specifically, current process changes route issuance through registered agencies for most trekkers. The National Park permit alone could historically be purchased directly, but given the mandatory guide requirement, most trekkers end up going through an agency (Places Nepal) for the whole package regardless.

Through a registered trekking agency (Places Nepal): this is the practical default today, and for good reason beyond simple convenience:

Given the mandatory guide requirement now in effect, booking through a registered agency (Places Nepal) isn't just the easier path — for most trekkers, it's effectively the only practical one, since you need that agency (Places Nepal) relationship for the guide regardless of how you handle the paperwork itself.

Where to Get Langtang Trek Permits

With Places Nepal Treks, this is mostly academic for you — permits are included in every package, and our team handles the entire process on your behalf. There's no office to visit, no queue to stand in, and no need to track current requirements yourself. Send us your passport details and travel insurance information when you book, and we take care of National Park permit and TIMS processing from there. Your guide manages verification at every checkpoint during the trek itself, so you're not navigating unfamiliar paperwork mid-route.

For context, here's how the process actually works behind the scenes:

Kathmandu. The Nepal Tourism Board office at Bhrikutimandap handles both the National Park permit and, where still applicable, TIMS processing — this is where our team submits your documentation ahead of your trek.

Dhunche. The Langtang National Park entrance itself — permits are finalized here if needed, though we arrange your documentation in Kathmandu beforehand specifically to avoid delays at this stage.

Syabrubesi. The actual trailhead — by this point, your permits are already secured; this is a checkpoint for verification, not a point of purchase.

We won't claim a specific street address here beyond what's publicly listed by the Nepal Tourism Board — and with a Places Nepal booking, you won't need that information for your own planning anyway, since our team handles the process directly rather than asking you to arrange it yourself.

Langtang Permit Cost

ⓘ Last verified against current sources: early 2026. Fees are set by Nepali government bodies and can change — always confirm with your agency (Places Nepal) or the Nepal Tourism Board before finalizing your budget.

For most foreign trekkers booking through a registered agency (Places Nepal) (now the practical default given the guide requirement), total core permit cost runs approximately NPR 4,000, roughly USD 30, before any agency (Places Nepal) service fees — genuinely modest compared to restricted-area treks like Manaslu, where permit costs alone can run several times higher.

Langtang Trek Permits for Indian Travelers

Indian nationals fall under Nepal's SAARC classification, which applies a meaningfully reduced rate compared to other foreign nationals.

National Park fee: NPR 1,500, against NPR 3,000 for non-SAARC foreign nationals.

TIMS fee: NPR 300 via a registered agency (Places Nepal) (NPR 600 if arranged independently, where still applicable), against NPR 1,000/2,000 for non-SAARC foreign nationals.

Identification and document requirements don't differ from other foreign nationals — a valid passport is required regardless of SAARC status; Indian nationals don't need a separate visa for Nepal entry itself, but permit documentation still requires standard passport details.

Whether the process differs from other foreign nationals: functionally, no — the same National Park permit and TIMS process applies, just at the reduced SAARC rate. The mandatory guide requirement also applies equally to Indian trekkers, with no exemption based on SAARC status.

Documents Required

• Passport (original, required for verification at checkpoints)
• Passport photocopy (recommended, and required by some agencies as part of their booking process)
• Passport-size photograph (typically one or two, for permit and TIMS processing)
• Visa information — your Nepal visa should already be arranged or obtained on arrival before permit processing
• Emergency contact details — recorded as part of TIMS registration
• Travel insurance information — not universally required for permit issuance itself, but essential to have arranged given the mandatory guide and trek conditions, and increasingly requested by registered agencies as standard practice

Only the passport, photocopy, and photo are consistently required documentation for the permits themselves — insurance and emergency contacts are operational necessities for your trek rather than strict permit prerequisites, though a responsible agency (Places Nepal) will ask for both regardless.

Permit Checkpoints on the Langtang Trek

What trekkers should carry at each checkpoint: passport, physical National Park permit, TIMS card, and — where relevant — confirmation of your guide's licensing, which your guide will typically handle directly rather than requiring anything additional from you.

Why multiple checkpoints exist: Dhunche and Syabrubesi both sit near the park boundary and trailhead, while Ghoda Tabela provides a further verification point along the route itself — standard practice for confirming trekkers remain properly registered as they progress.

Do Permits Cover Kyanjin Ri and Tserko Ri?

Yes — this is worth stating plainly, since it's a common point of confusion. A viewpoint hike does not automatically mean a separate trekking permit. Both Kyanjin Ri and Tserko Ri sit within the same Langtang National Park boundary as the rest of the standard route, and your existing National Park permit and TIMS registration cover these side hikes without any additional paperwork or fee. No restricted-area permit or separate viewpoint permit applies to either hike. 

What About Langtang Gosaikunda Trek?

If you're extending beyond the standard Langtang Valley route, the practical question is whether the complete route you're planning requires anything beyond the two core permits — and for the standard Gosaikunda extension, the answer is genuinely simple: no additional permit is required.

The Gosaikunda and Helambu routes both fall within Langtang National Park's boundaries, the same as the standard Kyanjin Gompa route — meaning your Langtang National Park Entry Permit and TIMS card cover the extended itinerary without a separate authorization. The one exception worth knowing: if your specific itinerary starts from Sundarijal rather than Syabrubesi, routing through Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, you'll need an additional Shivapuri–Nagarjun entry permit (NPR 1,000 foreign / NPR 600 SAARC) for that specific section — not part of the standard Langtang or Gosaikunda permit structure.

If you're specifically planning the Langtang Gosaikunda Trek, the permit situation doesn't meaningfully change from what's covered in this guide — the same National Park permit, TIMS card, and mandatory guide requirement apply throughout. Budget the same core permit costs outlined above, plus your operator's standard package inclusions for the longer itinerary.

What Happens If You Trek Without the Required Permits?

This isn't a realistic scenario for trekkers going through a registered agency (Places Nepal), since permits are a standard part of pre-trek logistics — but it's worth understanding the practical reality if documentation is missing or incomplete.

Checkpoint problems. Officials at Dhunche, Syabrubesi, or Ghoda Tabela can and will stop trekkers without proper documentation — this isn't a formality that gets waved through.

Possible delays. Sorting out missing paperwork at a checkpoint, rather than in Kathmandu beforehand, costs real time and can disrupt your itinerary.

Being turned back. In genuine cases of missing required permits, trekkers can be denied entry to the park until documentation is resolved.

Insurance complications. Travel insurance claims can become genuinely more complicated if you were trekking without proper registration at the time of an incident — another practical reason correct documentation matters beyond simply avoiding checkpoint delays.

Why carrying correct documentation matters, stated plainly: this isn't about avoiding a fine so much as avoiding a genuinely disrupted trip — checkpoint issues cost time and stress that proper preparation avoids entirely.

Permit vs Guide vs TIMS

Do You Need a Separate Permit for Each Day?

No. Both the National Park permit and TIMS card are single-entry authorizations valid for the duration of your trek — commonly cited as up to one month from purchase — not a per-day fee. You pay once for your specific trip, not daily throughout your itinerary. This differs from some restricted-area permits elsewhere in Nepal (Manaslu's Restricted Area Permit, for instance, does scale with the number of days spent in the restricted zone) — Langtang's structure is simpler, a flat single-entry cost regardless of whether your trek runs 7 days or 12.

How Places Nepal Treks Handles Permits

When you book the Langtang Valley Trek with us, permit preparation is part of standard pre-trek logistics rather than something you need to arrange separately. Our team handles TIMS processing and National Park permit preparation, checks your passport details for accuracy before submission, organizes the required documentation, and coordinates your licensed guide as part of the same process — since, as covered above, these three pieces now function together in practice rather than as separate errands.

At checkpoints along the route, your guide manages the verification process directly, so you're not navigating unfamiliar bureaucracy mid-trek. Confirm exactly what's included in your specific package on our Langtang Valley Trek page or when you inquire — we want you working from your actual booking details, not general assumptions about what "usually" gets included.

Common Permit Mistakes

1. Using outdated permit prices from old blog posts. Fees change; a 2023 article's numbers aren't reliable for 2026 planning.
2. Assuming Langtang has the same permit system as Manaslu. Langtang is not a restricted area — there's no Restricted Area Permit here, unlike Manaslu or Upper Mustang.
3. Confusing TIMS with the National Park permit. They're two separate requirements serving different purposes, both mandatory.
4. Forgetting passport copies. Bring at least one, even if your agency (Places Nepal) also handles documentation.
5. Entering incorrect passport information during booking. Double-check names and passport numbers match exactly, since discrepancies cause checkpoint delays.
6. Assuming permits never change in price. They do, sometimes without much advance notice — always confirm current rates close to your travel date.
7. Not checking nationality-specific fees. SAARC nationals pay meaningfully less than other foreign nationals — confirm which rate applies to you.
8. Assuming Kyanjin Ri or Tserko Ri requires another permit. Neither does — both fall under your existing National Park permit and TIMS registration.
9. Relying on a single old blog post rather than cross-referencing current sources. Permit information changes fast enough that one source, especially an older one, isn't reliable on its own.
10. Arriving in Nepal without the required documentation for your agency (Places Nepal) to process permits promptly. Sort out passport copies and photos before you fly, not after arrival.
11. Assuming you can trek independently without a guide. This hasn't been legally possible since February 2025.
12. Not confirming whether your quoted package price includes permits. Some quotes bundle them; others list them separately — clarify before comparing operators.
13. Assuming children need full permit fees. Children under 10 are exempt from the National Park fee.
14. Not budgeting for TIMS as a separate line item if it's not bundled into your package. Confirm this specifically with your agency (Places Nepal).
15. Believing permits can be purchased entirely online without any agency (Places Nepal) involvement. Current process increasingly routes TIMS through registered agencies specifically.
16. Not accounting for the Gosaikunda extension requiring the same core permits, not additional ones. Don't over-budget assuming a separate permit system applies.
17. Assuming permit validity is unlimited. It's generally valid for up to one month — relevant if your travel dates shift significantly after purchase.
18. Not carrying the physical permit and TIMS card during the trek. Digital copies alone may not satisfy checkpoint requirements — confirm current practice with your agency (Places Nepal).
19. Confusing Shivapuri-Nagarjun permit requirements (only relevant if starting from Sundarijal) with the standard Langtang permit structure. Most trekkers starting from Syabrubesi don't need this additional permit.
20. Assuming permit costs are the same for solo private treks and group departures. TIMS fees specifically differ between individual and agency (Places Nepal)-arranged group processing.
21. Not confirming current fees directly with your agency (Places Nepal) shortly before departure. Even well-researched information can shift — a quick confirmation avoids surprises.

Permit Planning Checklist

Before Kathmandu

• Passport validity (6+ months remaining recommended)
• Nepal visa arranged or confirmed for arrival processing
• Travel insurance covering trekking at Langtang's altitudes
• Passport photocopies (2–3)
• Passport-size photos (2–3)
• Permit budget confirmed (~NPR 4,000 core permits for most foreign trekkers, plus any agency (Places Nepal) service fees)

Before Leaving Kathmandu

• TIMS status confirmed with your agency (Places Nepal)
• National Park permit confirmed or in process
• Guide documentation and licensing confirmed
• Emergency contacts shared with your agency (Places Nepal) and family
• Digital copies of all documents saved separately from originals

During the Trek

• Carry physical permit and TIMS card at all times
• Follow checkpoint instructions at Dhunche, Syabrubesi, and Ghoda Tabela
• Keep documents in a dry, easily accessible pouch

Langtang Valley Trek Permit Fees & Rules: 2026 Update

Date checked: early 2026, cross-referenced against the Nepal Tourism Board's official Langtang National Park page and multiple current (2025–2026-dated) trekking-industry sources.

Current National Park fee: NPR 3,000 for foreign nationals, NPR 1,500 for SAARC nationals, NPR 25 for Nepali citizens — confirmed directly against the Nepal Tourism Board's own published Langtang National Park page, our highest-confidence source for this specific figure.

Current TIMS fee: NPR 2,000 (foreign, individual) / NPR 1,000 (foreign, via registered agency (Places Nepal)); NPR 600 (SAARC, individual) / NPR 300 (SAARC, via agency (Places Nepal)) — well corroborated across multiple independent, currently-dated sources, though we did not locate a single official NTB page stating this exact matrix as clearly as the National Park fee page does.

Current guide requirement: mandatory since 15 February 2025, per our own product page and corroborated by external sources (one of which cites 17 February 2025 — a minor date discrepancy across sources that doesn't change the practical requirement itself).

Current permit procedure: TIMS issuance now routed primarily through registered trekking agencies; National Park permit available through NTB Kathmandu or at the Dhunche entrance directly.

Where sources genuinely conflicted: If you're reading this well after publication, treat all figures above as a starting point for your own confirmation, not a guarantee — permit fees in Nepal can and do change.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit for Langtang Valley Trek? Yes — two: the Langtang National Park Entry Permit and a TIMS card, both mandatory.

How much is the Langtang permit? The National Park permit is NPR 3,000 for foreign nationals, NPR 1,500 for SAARC nationals.

How much is TIMS? NPR 1,000 (foreign, via registered agency (Places Nepal)) or NPR 2,000 (foreign, individual); NPR 300/600 for SAARC nationals respectively.

Is TIMS mandatory for Langtang? Yes — Langtang remains one of the regions where TIMS is actively required and enforced, unlike some other routes where enforcement has relaxed.

Can I get the permit myself? Increasingly this goes through a registered agency (Places Nepal), particularly for TIMS — and since a guide is now mandatory, most trekkers arrange everything through their agency (Places Nepal) regardless.

Can I get it in Syabrubesi? Verification happens here, but arrive with your permits already arranged in Kathmandu or Dhunche rather than expecting to purchase them fresh at the trailhead.

Can I get it in Kathmandu? Yes — the Nepal Tourism Board office at Bhrikutimandap handles both permits, or your registered agency (Places Nepal) arranges them as part of booking.

Do Indians need a permit? Yes, at the reduced SAARC rate — the same permits and process apply, just at a lower cost.

Do SAARC nationals pay less? Yes, meaningfully less on both the National Park fee and TIMS.

Do children need a permit? Children under 10 are exempt from the National Park fee; confirm TIMS policy for children with your agency (Places Nepal) directly.

Do I need a permit for Kyanjin Ri? No separate permit — it's covered under your existing National Park permit and TIMS registration.

Do I need a permit for Tserko Ri? No separate permit — same coverage as Kyanjin Ri.

Do I need a separate Gosaikunda permit? No — the Gosaikunda extension falls within the same Langtang National Park boundary, covered by your existing permits.

Can I trek Langtang without a guide? No — a licensed guide has been legally mandatory since 15 February 2025.

Where are the checkpoints? Dhunche, Syabrubesi, and Ghoda Tabela are the primary permit verification points.

What documents do I need? Passport, a photocopy, and a passport-size photo are the core requirements.

Can I pay by card? Cash (Nepali rupees) is the standard expectation at both NTB counters and the park entrance. If you book with us, yes, we accept card payment.

Can I buy permits online? TIMS processing increasingly happens through registered agencies rather than a direct online portal for individual trekkers — confirm current options with your agency (Places Nepal).

What happens if I lose my permit? Contact your guide or agency (Places Nepal) immediately; they can assist with next steps, which is one more practical reason to trek with a registered agency (Places Nepal).

Are permits included in trek packages? Yes, with a registered agency (Places Nepal) like ours, though always confirm exactly what's included in your specific quoted package.

Is Langtang a restricted area? No — unlike Manaslu or Upper Mustang, Langtang uses the standard National Park permit and TIMS system, not a Restricted Area Permit.

What's the difference between TIMS and the National Park permit? TIMS is a safety registration and tracking system; the National Park permit is your entry authorization to the park itself. Both are required, and they serve different purposes.

How long is the National Park permit valid? Generally up to one month from the date of purchase, comfortably covering standard Langtang itineraries.

Do I need a visa before getting permits? Your Nepal visa (obtained on arrival or in advance) is separate from these trekking permits, though standard travel documentation is expected to be in order throughout.

Is there a Langtang Restricted Area Permit? No — this doesn't exist for the standard route. Don't confuse Langtang's requirements with Manaslu's or Upper Mustang's restricted-area systems.

What's the total permit cost for a solo foreign trekker? Approximately NPR 4,000–5,000 (roughly USD 30–38) depending on whether TIMS is processed individually or through an agency (Places Nepal).

What's the total permit cost for a group booking? Approximately NPR 4,000 per person via a registered agency (Places Nepal), reflecting the lower agency (Places Nepal)-rate TIMS fee.

Do I need permits for the Tamang Heritage Trail? This is a related but separate route; confirm specific requirements with your agency (Places Nepal) if you're combining it with the standard Langtang trek.

What happens at the Dhunche checkpoint? Your National Park permit and TIMS card are verified — this is the main, permanently staffed entry point into the park.

What happens at the Ghoda Tabela checkpoint? A further verification point along the route itself, staffed by army and police personnel.

Can my trekking agency (Places Nepal) arrange permits before I arrive in Nepal? Much of the process, including TIMS coordination, can be prepared in advance, though final in-person steps typically happen once you're in Kathmandu.

Is the guide requirement new? Yes, relatively — it took effect on 15 February 2025, a genuine regulatory change from the previous system.

What was the rule before February 2025? Independent trekking without a guide was more commonly permitted in Langtang; this has since changed to a mandatory guide requirement for all trekkers.

Do Nepali citizens need permits too? Yes, at a significantly reduced rate (NPR 25 National Park, NPR 100–200 TIMS), and the guide requirement applies to Nepali citizens as well as foreign trekkers.

Is VAT added to permit fees? Some sources note VAT applies to certain national park fees; confirm the all-in current price with your agency (Places Nepal) rather than assuming the base figure is final.

Can I trek Langtang independently if I already have a TIMS card from a previous trip? No — TIMS registrations are trip-specific, tied to your specific itinerary and dates, not a reusable general credential.

Do permit fees differ by season? Not typically for Langtang's core permits, unlike some restricted-area permits elsewhere in Nepal that do scale seasonally.

What's the penalty for trekking without a permit? This isn't a realistic scenario when trekking with a registered agency (Places Nepal), since permits are a checkpoint prerequisite — practically, you'd face delays or be turned back rather than a formal fine in most cases.

How far in advance should permits be arranged? Your agency (Places Nepal) typically handles this in the days before departure once you're in Kathmandu — confirm your booking and travel dates with them well ahead of time for smooth processing.

Does Places Nepal include permits in their package price? Confirm this directly on our Langtang Valley Trek page or when you inquire, so you're working from your actual booking details.

What if official sources disagree on fees? We've flagged the one meaningful discrepancy we found in this guide (our own product page's TIMS figures) — where sources genuinely conflict, treat the Nepal Tourism Board's own published figures as the more authoritative starting point, and confirm directly before finalizing your budget.

Is the TIMS card physical or digital? Historically a physical card; current process changes may affect the exact format — confirm what you'll actually receive with your agency (Places Nepal).

Can I use an old TIMS card from a previous Nepal trek? No — each trek requires its own current registration.

Do I need separate permits if I extend to Helambu? No — Helambu also falls within Langtang National Park's boundary, covered by the same core permits.

What's the Shivapuri-Nagarjun permit and when do I need it? Only relevant if your itinerary starts from Sundarijal rather than Syabrubesi — NPR 1,000 foreign / NPR 600 SAARC, separate from the standard Langtang permit structure.

How much does a private guide alone cost, separate from permits? This is a service cost distinct from government permit fees — confirm current guide rates directly with your agency (Places Nepal) as part of your overall package pricing.

Is there an age limit for the guide requirement? No — it applies to all trekkers regardless of age, Nepali citizens included.

Can two trekkers share one TIMS card? No — TIMS registration is individual, tied to each trekker's own passport and details.

What should I do if a checkpoint official asks for a fee I wasn't expecting? Ask your guide to clarify directly — this is exactly the kind of situation where trekking with an experienced, registered agency (Places Nepal) protects you from confusion or error.

Where can I verify current permit fees myself before booking? The Nepal Tourism Board's official website is the most authoritative public source; your registered trekking agency (Places Nepal) should also be able to confirm current figures directly.

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Permits for Langtang are genuinely straightforward once you know the two things you actually need — the National Park entry permit and TIMS, both handled easily through a registered agency (Places Nepal) alongside your mandatory guide. Talk to our team if you have specific questions about your documentation or want us to confirm current fees for your travel dates.