Trekking Partners NepalPermits & rules
Changes to trekking permits, fees, the licensed-guide rule and restricted-area requirements in Nepal, explained in plain language for independent trekkers.
Permits & rules
Do You Need a Guide to Trek in Nepal? The 2026 Rules Explained
Guides aren't mandatory on Nepal's main trails in 2026 and TIMS is gone. Here's where a guide is still required and which permits you can get yourself.
Permits & rules
Restricted Area Treks in Nepal: Permits, Guides and Trekking Solo
How restricted-area permits work in 2026: agency and guide rules, new solo permits, which treks are restricted and how to share the cost with a partner.