9th April, 2023
As per the Revised TIMS Provision effective from April 01, 2023, specific Protected Areas of Nepal need trekkers to be accompanied by a licensed trekking guide and carry a trekking agency-issued TIMS Card for safety and emergency help purposes. Here mentioned below are the trekking regions and routes falling under this rule.
Trekking Region |
Name of the Trek |
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1. Kanchenjunga Base Camp via Sele La Pass Trek |
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1. Makalu Basecamp Trek |
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1. Everest Basecamp Trek |
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1. Rolwaling Trek |
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Panchpokhari Trek |
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1. Helambu Trek |
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1. Langtang Trek |
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Ganesh Himal - Ruby Valley Trek |
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1. Manaslu Circuit Trek |
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1. Annapurna Circuit Trek |
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1. Upper Mustang Trek |
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Round Dhaulagiri |
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1. Upper Dolpo - Jomsom Trek |
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Humla Limi Valley Trek |
Therefore, the first thing an aspiring trekker must do is find out if the route they are interested to trek requires a trekking guide and TIMS Card. Please get in touch with a Government registered trekking agency to arrange for the trekking guide and TIMS Card.