5 Aug 2026 11 min to read
Everest Base Camp Trek Permit : Complete Guide
Everest Base Camp is one of the most spectacular treks in Nepal. While you are planning to visit EBC, the permit is the first step to a smooth adventure with Nepal Holiday Trip. This guide Explains completely detail of the Everest Base Camp Trek Permit in 2026/27, its types, and how to apply of get it. You can focus on the mountains, not the paperwork, during the hiking time of the Everest Trekking trail.
Why Permits Matter for Your Everest Dream?
The Everest Base Camp ‘EBC’ Trek is a bucket-list journey that takes you deep into Sagarmatha National Park. This trek heads through Sherpa Villages, and up to the legendary Base Camp of the world’s highest peak. Many trekkers get confused about Permits, Fees, and changing rules, which can create stressful delays at checkpoints or even force you to go back.
At Nepal Holiday Trip, we handle Everest Base Camp Trek permits every season and know exactly what you need for 2026. In simple terms, with us, you must secure two permits: first, the Sagarmatha National Park Permit and the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit, also known as the Trek Card. Together, this costs about USD 60 per person for foreigner Trekkers. The cost can fluctuate in dollar terms due to exchange rates. The older TIMS card is no longer required in the Everest Region. The Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit has taken over its role in this Khumbu area.
Our company, Nepal Holiday Trip, ensures you understand the costs, where to apply, and how we can manage the entire permit process for you and our valuable clients.
What Permits are Required for the Everest Base Camp Trek?
Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit: The Sagarmatha National Park permit is the main official authorization to enter the protected Everest Region. This paper helps manage tourism and conserve the UNESCO World Heritage sites. In 2026/27, the fee for Foreign Trekkers will be about NPR 3,000 plus 13% VAT. The total amount will be NPR 3390/- which is about $28 per person. South Asian Association Regional Country (SAARC) nationals pay around NPR 1500/- per person, and Nepali Citizens should pay NPR 100/- per person.
This permit can be obtained from the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) office in Kathmandu, or if you go directly to Trekking, you can pay this amount to get permits at the first checkpoint at Manjo. But while you book the Trek with us, all necessary papers and government taxes are already included in the package.
Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality permit (Trek Card): The Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality permit is called the Khumbu Trek Card. This card is a local entry fee used to support maintaining trails, bridges, waste management, and community services across the Khumbu Region. For foreigners in 2026/27 this permit costs NPR 3,000/- Approx $25 per person. SAARC country Trekkers pay around NPR 2,000 to 3,0000/- per person. At this same place and route, Nepali citizens get free access.
Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality permit cannot be obtained in Kathmandu. This permit is issued at the Lukla entry checkpoint if you fly in or at the Manjo Check Post. If you follow the longer route from Jiri to EBC or the Salleri to EBC Trail, the checkpoint will be at Manjo. Nepal Holiday Trip coordinates this process for our valued clients, ensuring you receive your trek card from your guide as soon as you enter the Khumbu Valley.
Is TIMS Card Required for EBC Trek?
This is a common question is whether you still need a TIMS card for Everest Base Camp. In 2026, the answer is no. The TIMS card has been phased out for the Everest/ Khumbu Region, replaced by the Combination of Sagarmatha National Park and Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Permits. However, the TIMS Card remains relevant for other trekking areas like the Annapurna region, the Manaslu region, Langtang Regions and some other areas. While you trek with Nepal Holiday Trip, we evaluate your full itinerary and advise whether a TIMS card is needed for any extra side routes beyond the Standard EBC trail.
Everest Base Camp Trek Permit 2026 Cost
Total permit cost Breakdown 2026: most Foreign Trekkers pay around NPR. 6,390/- in Everest permits. In this Nepali Rupees equivalent to roughly USD 50 to 60, depending on the exchange rate of Nepal Rastra Bank in Nepal.
Permit Type Foreigners SAARC Nationals Nepali
Sagarmatha National Park Permit USD 28 USD 12 USD 1
Pasang Lhamu Municipality Permit USD 25 USD 20 Free
Total Cost Approximate USD 51-60 USD 30-35 USD 1
The above figures are based on Official Nepal Tourism Board and Khumbu Rural Municipality Fees of 2026.
Additional Cost to Consider:
This Additional Cost is depending on your chosen route and trekking type; you may encounter a few extra costs. If you trek via Classi Route Jiri to Namche or Sallery to Namche Bazaar. Travel Insurance, which is effectively mandatory and most cover high-altitude trekking, medical treatment, and, in case, Helicopter Rescue up to 5 thousand meters.
Nepal Holiday Trip Offers Full package options that bundle permits, Guides, Porters, Logistics in to single and Double, Transparent cost and necessary papers. This all surprises you from expenses, so that all costs may be broken down to understand easily for our clients.
Where and how to Obtain Your EBC Permits?
Getting a permit in Kathmandu: if you are arriving in Kathmandu the day before or early morning, we can obtain the Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit at the Nepal Tourism Board office at Pradarshani Marg Bhirkuti Mandap. But while you book the trek with Nepal Holiday Trip, we will arrange everything necessary for you; we provide by Our Expert Trekking Guide.
Advantages of Using a Local Trekking Agency
Save time and reduce confusion at government offices.
You ensure fees are paid correctly and documents are filled out properly.
Keep your complaints with your guide requirements and insurance expectations.
By leaving permits with Nepal Holiday Trip, you avoid Bureaucracy and start your trek fully prepared.
Documents Required for Everest Base Camp Trek Permit
While you plan to obtain your Everest Base Camp Trek permit, the documents required for Everest Base Camp Trek permits 2026 are following:
Valid Passport, with at least 6 months remaining before expiry.
Nepal Visa copy, which is usually received on arrival at the Nepal Tribhuvan International Airport.
Travel insurance proof that clearly mentions high-altitude trekking and helicopter evacuation coverage up to 5,000 meters.
Cash in NPR or USD to pay fees and necessary expenses.
Nepal Holiday Trip Team will arrange and inform you after you arrive in Nepal with everything needed for your trip.
Important Tips for EBC Trek Permits
Permit Checkpoints on the Everest Base Camp Trek route are normal, and there are several places to check your papers. While you book your trek with us, our expert guide will manage to check faster by sending the permits with fast walker porters, or guide go bit further to check at the checkpoints. So, in this way, you don’t need to wait in a queue for checking your permits on the EBC trail. Key Checkpoints include:
Lukla: Entry Point where Khumbu Permit may be issued and verified.
Manjo: Major checkpoint before reaching Namche for both Sagarmatha National Park permit and Khumbu Permits.
Namche Bazaar: Main checkpoint is here where Nepal Army and Police register the travellers’ records of this trail.
Occasional Checks between Phunki Tanga, Tengboche, Dingboche, and Beyond, especially during peak seasons.
Failing to carry valid permits can lead to fines or being turned back from your trip. So, your guide from Nepal Holiday Trip will always remind you to keep permits and a copy of your passport accessible.
Why You Must Carry Your Original Passport?
Permit officials require your original passport, not only photocopies; sometimes they need to verify identity and visa status. If your passport is lost or left behind, you may be stopped at Manjo or Namche, or at other checkpoints and forced to return to Kathmandu to replace it. In this way, potentially end your trek earlier due to a lack of your necessary documents. So, for this problem, Nepal Holiday Trip advises you to keep your passport and permits in a waterproof pouch and bring photocopies for backups.
Travel Insurance Requirements Since 2025
Nepal Government recent changes for Nepal trekking Regulations for travel insurance are effectively Mandatory for high-altitude treks like Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Circuit, Everest Gokyo Valley, Everest High Passes trek, Manaslu Circuit Trek, and Many More. Your insurance policies should cover:
High-altitude trekking final elevations up to 5,000 to 5,500 meters.
Helicopter evacuation in case of Injury or altitude sickness at high elevations.
Emergency Medical Treatment and safe return home.
While you are heading to the trek, several permit checkpoints and trekking agencies now ask for proof of insurance before processing applications. Nepal Holiday Trip recommends some suitable insurance providers and confirms that your policy meets your trekking Destination Requirements.
Government License Guide Requirement
Nepal Trekking regulations have tightened from 2023, and solo trekking without a licensed guide is restricted or discouraged on major routes, including Everest Base Camp. This rule aims to reduce incidents and improve trail safety, as well as help to locals by providing job opportunities.
Booking with Nepal Holiday Trip ensures your trek with a government-Licensed Local Guide, who knows all permit checkpoints and procedures. He will help in emergencies and communicate with officials for your safety. The trekking guide will share his experiences and cultural insight into Sherpa villages and Buddhist monasteries and explain Nepal’s famous places.
Final Say About Everest Base Camp Trek Permit
The Everest Base Camp trek permit process may look complicated at first, but in reality, it is very easy, and you only need your passport and photos, and then money. While you show this at the first checkpoint, they will take around USD 50 to 60 for these two permits. When you plan with Nepal Holiday Trip, we arrange everything: Sagarmatha and Khumbu permit guide arrangements and insurance guidance, so you walk through each checkpoint with confidence and easy.
Are you Ready to Trek?
Please double-check your passport and insurance with full confidence, and let Nepal Holiday Trip manage your Everest Base Camp Trek permit while you prepare for the adventure of a lifetime. Share this guide with your trekking partners so everyone understands the rules and arrives in Nepal fully prepared for the trek to Everest.
FAQs of Everest Base Camp Trek Permit 2026/27
Do I Need a Permit for Everest Base Camp Trek?
Yes, in 2026, every trekker needs permits like the Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit and the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit. Both papers include Nepal Holiday Trip EBC Trek Packages to keep you fully comfortable.
How Much Does the Everest Base Camp Trek Permit Cost?
For foreign trekkers, both permits will cost you about $55 to 60/- per person. But the cost depends on the current exchange rate, including +VAT of Sagarmatha National Park
Can I Get Permits on Arrival in Nepal?
Yes, you can obtain the Sagarmatha National Park Permit in Kathmandu at the Nepal Tourism Board. If you are rushing to head for Trekking to EBC, both permits in Lukla and Manjo. But while you book through our company, we handle them early. So, you don’t have to face last-minute stress.
How much do the permits Cost?
Sagarmatha National Permit Cost: NPR 3,000/- for foreigners and SAARC nationals, 1,500/- plus 13% VAT. Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality permit cost: NPR 3,000/- per person.
Can I Buy the permit online?
No, Online booking is not available for the Everest region Permits. You must get them physically at selected counters in Nepal.
Where do I buy the Sagarmatha National Park Permit?
Usually, you can buy the Sagarmatha National Park Permit at the Nepal Tourism Board Office at Pradarsani Marga, Bhirkutimandap, or you can get it in Manjo if you are heading up directly to Lukla.
Do I Need a Guide to Get a Permit?
Usually, Independent or Solo Trekkers can buy these permits themselves along the Everest Base Camp Trekking Trail. While you book the trek with a registered agency with us, we will handle them.
Where are the Checkpoints on the trail?
Major Checkpoints are located in Lukla, Manjo, Namche, and Phunki-Thanga, where officials scan or take the information for the park permit.
What Documents are needed to get Permits?
For the necessary permit, you typically need a 6-month valid passport, photos, and Nepali Rupees.
Do I Need a TIMS card for the Everest Base Camp Trek?
No, it is not necessary. The TIMS card is not required for the Everest Region. It has been replaced by the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Permit.
Last updated on 5 Aug 2026
Dhruba Bhatta