Traveling during the Tiji Festival in Upper Mustang requires a special permit. This is because the region falls within a restricted zone with rules aimed at preserving cultural and environmental integrity. The Government of Nepal has placed these restrictions to protect the heritage of this area, Upper Mustang. Pedestrians must obtain a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) to enter.
Restricted area permits are issued by the Immigration Department in Nepal and are more expensive than permits for other hiking areas. According to the latest guidelines, RAP for Upper Mustang costs $500 per person for the first 10 days and an additional $50 per day after that time. An important requirement of the RAP is that it is issued only to travelers who are trekking with a registered local trekking agency. Solo hiking is not allowed in Upper Mustang to ensure your safety and respect for local culture.
In addition to the RAP, trekkers must obtain an Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) permit as Upper Mustang is part of the wider Annapurna Area. The ACAP permit supports nature conservation and costs NPR 3,000 (approx. US$25) for foreigners Trekking agencies should prepare RAP and ACAP in advance as they handle all the required documents for trekkers.
It will cost you US $ 500 per person for restricted area entry permit and it is valid for first 10 days. If you like to spend more time, an additional $50 per day is charged. We don;t need TIMS card for trekking in Upper Mustang but we need to have Annapurna Conservation Area Project entry permit (ACAP), cost us US $ 30 per person.
If you are an individual trekker and planning for a trek to Upper Mustang, you must go with one of the registered trekking agency from Nepal because individual trekers cannot obtain the special restricted area entry permit for Upper Mustang yourselves.
Your passport must be valid for at least six months.
When we are applying for your permit to Upper Mustang, your original passport and current visa are required.
For the special permit to Upper Mustang it will cost is $500 per person, valid for first 10 days.
ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) permit cost you US $ 30 per person.
No one can trek in Upper Mustang alone. To apply for the special permit for Upper Mustang, there should be the minimum of two trekkers in the group.
Only the registered trekking company can organize your permit for Upper Mustang.
We need passport sized photograph.
To Upper Mustang because to apply for your permit following documents are required and only registered trekking agency from Nepal and provide such documents.
1. Application from agency.
2. Agency registration certificate.
3. License issued from Ministry of Tourism.
4. License issued from Nepal Rastra Bank.
5. Trekking program Schedule.
6. PAN certificate.
7. Guarantee letter.
8. Duly signed contract paper.
9. Insurance certificate.
10. Passport and copies of Passport along with a copy of the latest visa page.
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Getaway Nepal Adventure (P.) Ltd
Thamel Kathmandu, Nepal
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