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Lower Dolpo Trek — Requirements

Permits + guide rules for Lower Dolpo.

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Permits & Guide Rules

All Permit Fees + Guide Requirement

Lower Dolpo is a Restricted Area and lies inside Shey Phoksundo National Park.

🇳🇵 Nepali Trekkers

  • Restricted Area Permit (Lower Dolpo): Required
  • Shey Phoksundo National Park Permit: NPR 3,000
  • Guide: Mandatory

🤝 SAARC Trekkers

  • Restricted Area Permit (Lower Dolpo): USD 20 / week
  • Shey Phoksundo National Park Permit: NPR 3,000
  • Licensed Guide: Mandatory

🌏 Foreign Trekkers (Non-SAARC)

  • Restricted Area Permit (Lower Dolpo): USD 20 / person / week
  • Shey Phoksundo National Park Permit: NPR 3,000
  • Licensed Guide: Mandatory
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What You Need to Apply

Documents & Details

Carry these to avoid delays at the agency/permit office.

  • Valid passport (foreigners) / Citizenship (Nepali)
  • 2 passport-size photos
  • Permit fees (cash)
  • Confirmed itinerary (Lower Dolpo)
  • Government-licensed guide details
  • Registered trekking agency documents

📍 Where & How to Get Permits

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Restricted Area Permit (RAP) + National Park Permit

RAP is issued only via the Immigration Department and registered trekking agencies.

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Department of Immigration — Kalikasthan, Kathmandu
RAP issued only through registered trekking agencies.
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Nepal Tourism Board — Kathmandu (Bhrikutimandap)
Shey Phoksundo National Park permit reference point + agency coordination.
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Through Registered Trekking Agencies
Agency paperwork + licensed guide details are required for RAP processing.

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