Trekking Areas where Guides are Compulsory in Nepal from April 1, 2023.

Free Individual Trekkers are no more allowed in the trekking regions of Nepal. Trekkers from other countries will have to go through a trekking company to make sure the guides and supporters have insurance in the trekking areas.

The government of Nepal has announced a new rule mandating the use of trekking guides for all foreign visitors trekking in the country’s mountainous regions. The decision was made in an effort to improve the safety of trekkers and boost tourism in the region.

According to the new rule, all foreign visitors must hire a licensed trekking guide to accompany them on any trekking routes in Nepal. The guide must be registered with the government and hold a valid license issued by the Ministry of Tourism.

This new regulation is set to come into effect from April 1, 2023, and will apply to all trekking routes across the country. The government hopes that this will help to reduce the number of accidents and fatalities that occur each year on Nepal’s treacherous mountain trails.

The decision to make trekking guides mandatory is a response to a number of incidents involving trekkers getting lost or injured while trekking alone. In addition, many trekkers have suffered from altitude sickness or other medical emergencies, and without a guide to help, their situation can quickly become life-threatening.

The government hopes that this new rule will not only improve the safety of trekkers but also boost tourism in the region. Nepal is famous for its stunning mountain scenery and attracts thousands of visitors every year who come to trek in the Himalayas. However, in recent years, the number of visitors has declined due to safety concerns.

The government has assured visitors that the licensed guides are well-trained and experienced in dealing with all types of emergencies that may arise during a trek. They will also be able to provide trekkers with valuable information about the region’s culture, history, and natural attractions.

While some trekking companies and independent trekkers have expressed concerns over the additional cost of hiring a guide, the government argues that this new rule is essential for the safety and wellbeing of all visitors to Nepal’s mountainous regions.

The new rule is expected to be strictly enforced, with penalties for those found trekking without a licensed guide. Visitors are advised to check with their trekking company or tour operator to ensure that they comply with the new regulation.

Overall, this new rule is a positive step towards improving the safety of visitors and boosting tourism in Nepal’s mountainous regions. By working together, the government, trekking companies, and visitors can ensure that Nepal remains a safe and exciting destination for trekkers from all over the world.

Trekkers will need permit cards and Trekker’s Information Management System( TIMS card) for the following regions of Nepal.

TIMS Trekking Areas, Route and Check Post Counters

1. Kanchenjunga Region

Trekking Name	Normal Route	TIMS Check Post (Entry Point)	TIMS Check Post (Exit Point)
1. Kanchenjunga Basecamp via Sele La Pass Trek	Yamphudin – Kanchenjunga South Basecamp – Sele La Pass – Ghunsa – Kanchenjunga Basecamp – Lelep	Yamphudin	Ghunsa
2. Kanchenjunga Basecamp Trek	Taplejung – Lelep – Ghunsa – Kanchenjunga Basecamp.	Ghunsa	Ghunsa
3.Kanchenjunga Basecamp Nango Pass Trek	Taplejung – Lelep – Ghunsa – Kanchenjunga Basecamp – Nango La Pass – Olangchung Gola – Lelep	Ghunsa	Olangchung-Gola
4. Lumba Sumba Pass Trek	Taplejung – Olangchung Gola – Lumba Sumba Pass – Chyamtang – Num	Olangchung-Gola	Num

2. Makalu Barun Area

Trekking Name	Normal Route	TIMS Check Post (Entry Point)	TIMS Check Post (Exit Point)
1. Makalu Basecamp Trek	Tumlingtar – Num – Tashi Gaun – Yangle Kharka – Makalu Basecamp	Num	Num
2. Sherpeni Cole Pass Trek	Tumlingtar – Num – Tashi gaun – Yangle Kharka – Makalu Basecamp – Sherpeni Cole Pass – Chhukung – Namche – Monjo- Lukla	Num	Monjo

3. Everest Region

Trekking Name	Normal Route	TIMS Check Post (Entry Point)	TIMS Check Post (Exit Point)
1. Everest Basecamp Trek	Lukla – Monjo- Namche – Dingboche – Everest Basecamp – Namche	Monjo	Monjo
2. Gokyo Trek	Lukla – Monjo-Namche – Machhermo – Gokyo – Namche	Monjo	Monjo
3. Chho La Pass Trek	Lukla – Monjo- Namche – Machhermo – Gokyo – Chho La Pass – Everest Basecamp – Namche	Monjo	Monjo
4. Gokyo Renjo La Pass Trek	Lukla – Monjo-Namche – Machhermo – Gokyo – Thame – Namche	Monjo	Monjo
5. Three Pass Trek	Lukla – Monjo-Namche – Dingboche – Khongma La Pass – Everest Basecamp – Chho La Pass – Gokyo – Thame	Monjo	Monjo
6.  Everest View trek	Lukla – Monjo- Namche – Everest view	Monjo	Monjo
7. Mera Peak Trek	1. Lukla – Kothe – Khare – Mera Basecamp2. Lukla – Paiya  – Kothe – Khare3. Bung  – Kothe – Khare – Mera Basecamp – Kothe – Lukla	Kothe	Kothe
8. Amphu Labtsha Pass	Lukla – Kothe – Khare – Seti pokhari – Amphu basecamp –Namche – Monjo-Lukla	Kothe	Monjo

4. Rolwaling Region

Trekking Name	Normal Route	TIMS Check Post (Entry Point)	TIMS Check Post (Exit Point)
1. Rolwaling Treks	Charikot – Simigaon – Beding – Na gaun- Tsorolpa	Simigaon	Simigaon
2. Tashi Labtsha Pass Trek	Charikot – Simigaon – Beding – Na gaun – Tsho Rolpo Lake – Tashi Labtsha Pass – Namche-Monju -Lukla	Simigaon	Monjo

5. Panchpokhari Bhairabkunda Area

Trekking Name	Normal Route	TIMS Check Post (Entry Point)	TIMS Check Post (Exit Point)
1. Panchpokhari Trek	Bhotang – Nosyangpati – Panchpokhari -Bhotang	Bhotang	Bhotang

6. Helambu Region

Trekking Name	Normal Route	TIMS Check Post (Entry Point)	TIMS Check Post (Exit Point)
1. Helambu Trek	Kutumgsang – Melamchi gaun – Tarkighyang – Shermathang	Kutumgsang	Tarkeghyang
2. Goshaikunda Trek	Kutumgsang – Thade Pati – Gosaikund – Dhunche	Kutumgsang	Dhunche

7. Langtang Region

Trekking Name	Normal Route	TIMS Check Post (Entry Point)	TIMS Check Post (Exit Point)
1. Langtang Trek	Syabrubesi – Langtang – Kyanjin – Syabrubesi	Syabrubesi	Dhunche
2. Langtang Gosaikund Trek	Syabrubesi – Langtang – Kyanjin – Thulo Syabru – Gosaikund – Kutumsang	Syabrubesi	Kutumgsang
3. Tamang Heritage Trek	Syabrubesi – Gatlang – Tatopani – Syabrubesi	Syabrubesi	Syabrubesi
4. Tamang Heritage Langtang Trek	Syabrubesi – Gatlang – Tatopani – Langtang – Kyanjin – Syabrubesi	Syabrubesi	Syabrubesi
5. Ganja La pass Trek	Syabrubesi – Gatlang – Tatopani – Langtang – Kyanjin – ganja La Pass – Tarkighyang	Syabrubesi	Tarkeghyang
6. Till Man Pass	Syabrubesi – Gatlang – Tatopani – Langtang – Kyanjin – Till man Pass – Panchpokhari – Bhotang	Syabrubesi	Bhotang

8. Ganesh Himal-Ruby Valley Area

Trekking Name	Normal Route	TIMS Check Post (Entry Point)	TIMS Check Post (Exit Point)
Ganesh Himal – Ruby Valley Trek	Syabrubesi – Gatlang – Pangsang Pass -Ruby Valley-Dhadingbesi	Syabrubesi	Dhadingbesi

9. Manaslu Region

Trekking Name	Normal Route	TIMS Check Post (Entry Point)	TIMS Check Post (Exit Point)
1. Manaslu Circuit Trek	Arughat – Jagat – Samagaun – Larke Pass – Bhimthang – Dharapani- Jagat	Jagat	Jagat
2. Manaslu – Tsum Valley Trek	Arughat – Jagat – Chhekamparo – Mu Gumba – Samagaun – Larke Pass – Bhimthang – Dharapani- Jagat	Jagat	Jagat
3. Tsum Valley Trek	Arughat – Jagat – Chhekamparo – Mu Gumba – Jagat – Arughat	Jagat (Gorkha)	Jagat (Gorkha)

10. Annapurna Region

Trekking name	Normal Route	TIMS Check Post (Entry Point)	TIMS Check Post (Exit Point)
1. Annapurna Circuit Trek	Besishahar – Jagat- Dharapani – Chame – Manang – Thorong Pass – Muktinath – Jomsom- Tatopani -Gharkhola	Jagat	Jomsom and Gharkhola
2. Nar Phu  Annapurna Circuit Trek	Besishahar – Jagat- Dharapani – Koto – Phugaun – Nar –  Manang – Thorong Pass – Muktinath – Jomsom- Tatopani- Gharkhola	Jagat	Jomsom and Gharkhola
3. Mesokanto / Tilicho Pass Trek	Besishahar – Jagat- Dharapani – Chame – Manang – Mesokanto Pass / Tilicho Pass – Jomsom- Tatopani- Gharkhola	Jagat	Jomsom and Gharkhola
4. Poon Hill-ABC Trek	Pothana/Birethanti – Poon hill – Chhomrong – Dobhan – ABC	Birethanti	Birethanti/Pothana
5. Khopra Trek	Birethanti – Poon hill – Tadhapani – Khopra – Tatopani- Gharkhola	Birethanti	Gharkhola
6. Mardi Himal Trek	Pothana- Pritamdeurali – Highcamp – Basecamp – Siding- Hemja Melbot	Pothana	Hemja/Melbot
6. Sikleh Tara Hill Trek	Tangting- Sikleh- Tara Hill Top – Ghala Kharka – Bhurjung Khola	Bhurjung Khola	– Bhurjung Khola

11. Mustang Region

Trekking Name	Normal Route	TIMS Check Post (Entry Point)	TIMS Check Post (Exit Point)
1. Upper Mustang Trek	Jomsom – Chhusang – Ghami – Lo-manthang – Yara – Jomsom	Jomsom	Jomsom
2. Sarebung Pass Trek	Jomsom – Chhusang – Ghami – Lo-manthang – Yara –  Damodar kund – Sarebung Pass – Phu Gaun – Koto – Dharapani – Jagat- Besishahar	Jomsom	Jagat

12. Dhaulagiri Region

Trekking Name	Normal Route	TIMS Check Post (Entry Point)	TIMS Check Post (Exit Point)
1. Round Dhaulagiri	Beni- Babiyachour -Bagar- Basecamp- Marpha-Tatopani- Gharkhola	Babiyachour	Gharkhola

13. Dolpo Region 

Trekking Name	Normal Route	TIMS Check Post (Entry Point)	TIMS Check Post (Exit Point)
1. Upper Dolpo – Jomsom Trek	Dunai – Phoksundo – Syegumba – Tinje – Chharka Bhot – Kagbeni- Jomsom	Phoksundo	Chharka Bhot
2. Upper Dolpo Trek	Dunai – Phoksundo – Syegumba – Dho Tarap – Dunai	Phoksundo	Dho Tarap
3. Lower Dolpo Trek	Dunai – Dho Tarap – Numa La Phoksundo – Dunai	Dho Tarap	Phoksundo
4. Kagmara Pass Trek	Dunai – Phoksundo – Syegumba – Kagmara Pass – Jumla Khalanga	Phoksundo	Jumla Khalanga

14. Humla Region

Trekking Name	Normal Route	TIMS Check Post (Entry Point)	TIMS Check Post (Exit Point)
1. Humla Limi Valley Trek	Rara- Simkot – Hilsa – Limi – Simikot	Simkot	Simkot