Jansong,

When are you heading in? We are doing the same and getting jeep in on Nov 16 so depending who goes first either we can help you or you can help us. Information is all very vague so would be good to know one way or the other before drive over

Nick

Hi Nick, we're going on Nov 3rd, so hopefully I can advise you before you set off!

This video, from trek in 2018 states that TIMS is not required but a national park ticket is (as has been the case for many years). There is no mention of a local area permit. See from about 4 minutes:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UspMAgPMo_Q&list=PLjgQhPTiS8kWxkuTErFyHkVfRHPZ10eUV&index=2&t=0s

Maybe TMWSAM will post.

scoodly

From an agency website:

"Langtang Regional Area Permit

It cost USD 20 (NRs 2000) per person.

Langtang National Park Entry Permit

The Langtang Trek takes you to Langtang National Park. you need this permit before you enter the Langtang valley.

It cost USD 30 (NRs 3000) per person excluding 13% VAT."

https://oshovisiontreks.com/langtang-trek-cost/

No mention of TIMS and it seems implausible that they have made up both the name and cost of the first piece of paper. Still, experiential reports are welcome.

scoodly

Last year I only had to pay the NP ticket. 3000 iirc.

Thanks Timalaya, that's clear.

scoodly

Me and a friend will leave Kathmandu on 31th of october and will hike Langtang 1-6nov. On 7th nov.back to Kathmandu.

So following this post. I sened an email to the Office of Tourism in Kathmandu. if i know something, i ll post it here.

Recently back from excellent Langtang trek. Decided not to get TIMS passes (although took enough cash to cover buying them en route/additional fine in case that happened). We didn't get asked for TIMS anywhere. However! We did meet other trekkers who had been asked at Syabrubesi. Whether a note was made of their permit numbers just because they presented them wasn't clear. I will add that we didn't approach Syabrubesi via Dhunche, our private jeep driver had heard there was a problem on the main road and took as an obscure off-piste route that, to my eye, didn't involve any actual roads at all! We bought national park permits at a small army post. We also left the main town of Syabrubesi in the late afternoon (chose to stay in Old Syabrubesi over the river) - the trekkers who had reported having their permits checked had left in the morning, when there is a mass exodus of trekkers. So - in summary - you might not need TIMS, but if you want to be absolutely sure, probably best to get one! I also rang the official Tourism Board, who said it was definitely required.

Hello There,

Well, you do not have to worry about the langtang trek. At the moment the weather and the situation of the Langtang is good. I am pretty sure you won't get another earthquake. And the TIMS and Permit are necessary to langtang. You have both option that you want to take your TIMS card in ktm or in Dhunche but permit you only get in Dhunche. As you are having a porter guide then you can inform him to make ready the necessary thing for the trek.

I wish you the best trek and have joyful days in Langtang.

Thanks for the feedback Jansong, it's very useful. That the picture is mixed - you not being asked for TIMS but others being asked at Syabrubesi - is not too surprising in Nepal.

I think it's worth people intending to trek in Langtang noting that TIMS cards might be needed.

scoodly