Travelers arriving without credit cards should come with a reasonable amount of small denomination bills besides their TC s and big C notes. Although all major convertible currencies are accepted, the US dollar is the most popular. It is also advisable that you exchange into Nepali Rupees only the approximate amount that you intend to spend as you are allowed to reconvert only 15 percent of your total spendings from the time of your arrival. To avail of this facility, retain all your currency exchange receipts as proof. For other areas a foreigner must have trekking permits.
Fees vary according to the trekking regions and the duration of the trek.
Those doing an organized trek through a trekking agency get their permits processed by their agent. Restricted Areas Trekking Permit to Restricted Areas is not issued to individuals. Treks to these regions is only possible via an accredited local trekking agent. Trekking Permit Issuing Offices Regions 1. Kathmandu All Nepal 2.