City Tours · Entrance fees
Entrance fees in Nepal: heritage sites, museums and national parks
What every heritage site, museum, national park and conservation area in Nepal charges at the gate, when it is open and what the ticket covers.
Your passport
Everyone outside South Asia.Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka. Show your passport or ID at the gate.Chinese passport holders, at the sites that have their own rate.Nepali citizens, with a citizenship card.
The fees most visitors pay
- Kathmandu Durbar SquareNPR 1,000
- Patan Durbar SquareNPR 1,000
- Bhaktapur Durbar SquareNPR 2,000
- SwayambhunathNPR 200
- Boudhanath StupaNPR 400
- PashupatinathNPR 1,000
- Changu NarayanNPR 400
- Chitwan National ParkNPR 2,000
- Sagarmatha National ParkNPR 3,000
- Annapurna Conservation AreaNPR 3,000
Seven of these are UNESCO World Heritage monument zones. UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nepal
Kathmandu Valley
Heritage squares, stupas, temples and museums in Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur.
| Site | Most countries | SAARC | China | Nepali | Open | The ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu Durbar SquareKathmanduChecked 9 Oct 2026 | NPR 1,000 | NPR 500 | NPR 1,000 | Free | The square: all day. Museums in Hanuman Dhoka: 10:00–16:00, closed on government holidays.Taleju Temple: Hindus only, one day a year in Dashain. The Kumari: no photos. | Includes the palace museums. Valid for the day. For a longer stay, a free pass for your visa period at the office beside Kumari Ghar (passport and a photo). |
| SwayambhunathKathmanduChecked 9 Oct 2026 | NPR 200 | NPR 50 | NPR 200 | Free | All day; busiest at sunrise. | Bought at the east stairway or the western entrance. |
| Boudhanath StupaKathmanduChecked 9 Oct 2026 | NPR 400 | NPR 100 | NPR 400 | Free | All day; loveliest at sunrise and sunset, when families walk the kora. | Covers the square around the stupa. The gompas around it are free. |
| PashupatinathKathmanduChecked 9 Oct 2026 | NPR 1,000 | NPR 1,000 | NPR 1,000 | Free | The complex: 04:00–21:00. Evening aarti by the river; the time changes with the season.The main temple: Hindus only. No photos of cremations up close. | Valid for the day.Indian nationals: Free |
| Patan Durbar SquareLalitpurChecked 9 Oct 2026 | NPR 1,000 | NPR 500 | NPR 1,000 | Free | The square: all day. | Includes the Patan Museum. Valid for the day. |
| Bhaktapur Durbar SquareBhaktapurChecked 9 Oct 2026 | NPR 2,000 | NPR 500 | NPR 500 | Free | The old town: all day. | One ticket for the whole old town (Durbar, Taumadhi and Pottery squares). Extended free for a week with your passport at the ticket office. |
| Changu NarayanBhaktapurChecked 9 Oct 2026 | NPR 400 | NPR 300 | NPR 400 | Free | Bought at the village gate. | |
| Golden Temple (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar)LalitpurChecked 9 Oct 2026 | NPR 100 | NPR 50 | NPR 100 | Free | ||
| Mahabouddha TempleLalitpurChecked 9 Oct 2026 | NPR 100 | NPR 100 | NPR 100 | Free | ||
| Narayanhiti Palace MuseumKathmanduChecked 9 Oct 2026 | NPR 500 | NPR 250 | NPR 500 | NPR 100 | Nepali students: NPR 20 | |
| National Museum, ChhauniKathmanduChecked 9 Oct 2026 | NPR 200 | NPR 25 | NPR 200 | NPR 20 | ||
| National Art Museum, BhaktapurBhaktapurChecked 9 Oct 2026 | NPR 100 | NPR 50 | NPR 100 | NPR 20 | ||
| Ethnographic Museum (Nepal Tourism Board)KathmanduChecked 9 Oct 2026 | NPR 200 | NPR 200 | NPR 200 | NPR 30 |
Beyond the valley
Heritage sites elsewhere in Nepal.
| Site | Most countries | SAARC | China | Nepali | Open | The ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumbini | Ask at the gate | Ask at the gate | Ask at the gate | Ask at the gate |
National parks, reserves and conservation areas
Paid once per entry, usually as a trekking or park permit, at the Tourist Service Centre in Kathmandu or at the park entrance.
| Site | Most countries | SAARC | China | Nepali | Open | The ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sagarmatha National ParkNational park (UNESCO natural site)Checked 9 Oct 2026 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,500 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 100 | Per person, per entry. Paid at the Tourist Service Centre, Bhrikutimandap (Kathmandu), or at the park entrance.Children under 10: Free | |
| Banke National ParkNational parkChecked 9 Oct 2026 | NPR 1,500 | NPR 750 | NPR 1,500 | NPR 100 | Per person, per entry. Paid at the Tourist Service Centre, Bhrikutimandap (Kathmandu), or at the park entrance.Children under 10: Free | |
| Bardia National ParkNational parkChecked 9 Oct 2026 | NPR 1,500 | NPR 750 | NPR 1,500 | NPR 100 | Per person, per entry. Paid at the Tourist Service Centre, Bhrikutimandap (Kathmandu), or at the park entrance.Children under 10: Free | |
| Khaptad National ParkNational parkChecked 9 Oct 2026 | NPR 1,500 | NPR 500 | NPR 1,500 | NPR 100 | Per person, per entry. Paid at the Tourist Service Centre, Bhrikutimandap (Kathmandu), or at the park entrance.Children under 10: Free | |
| Langtang National ParkNational parkChecked 9 Oct 2026 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,500 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 100 | Per person, per entry. Paid at the Tourist Service Centre, Bhrikutimandap (Kathmandu), or at the park entrance.Children under 10: Free | |
| Makalu Barun National ParkNational parkChecked 9 Oct 2026 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,500 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 100 | Per person, per entry. Paid at the Tourist Service Centre, Bhrikutimandap (Kathmandu), or at the park entrance.Children under 10: Free | |
| Parsa National ParkNational parkChecked 9 Oct 2026 | NPR 1,500 | NPR 750 | NPR 1,500 | NPR 100 | Per person, per entry. Paid at the Tourist Service Centre, Bhrikutimandap (Kathmandu), or at the park entrance.Children under 10: Free | |
| Rara National ParkNational parkChecked 9 Oct 2026 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,500 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 100 | Per person, per entry. Paid at the Tourist Service Centre, Bhrikutimandap (Kathmandu), or at the park entrance.Children under 10: Free | |
| Shey Phoksundo National ParkNational parkChecked 9 Oct 2026 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,500 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 100 | Per person, per entry. Paid at the Tourist Service Centre, Bhrikutimandap (Kathmandu), or at the park entrance.Children under 10: Free | |
| Shivapuri Nagarjun National ParkNational parkChecked 9 Oct 2026 | NPR 1,000 | NPR 600 | NPR 1,000 | NPR 100 | Per person, per entry. Paid at the Tourist Service Centre, Bhrikutimandap (Kathmandu), or at the park entrance.Children under 10: Free | |
| Shuklaphanta National ParkNational parkChecked 9 Oct 2026 | NPR 1,500 | NPR 750 | NPR 1,500 | NPR 100 | Per person, per entry. Paid at the Tourist Service Centre, Bhrikutimandap (Kathmandu), or at the park entrance.Children under 10: Free | |
| Koshi Tappu Wildlife ReserveWildlife reserveChecked 9 Oct 2026 | NPR 1,500 | NPR 750 | NPR 1,500 | NPR 100 | Per person, per entry. Paid at the Tourist Service Centre, Bhrikutimandap (Kathmandu), or at the park entrance.Children under 10: Free | |
| Api Nampa Conservation AreaConservation areaChecked 9 Oct 2026 | NPR 2,000 | NPR 500 | NPR 2,000 | NPR 100 | Per person, per entry. Paid at the Tourist Service Centre, Bhrikutimandap (Kathmandu), or at the park entrance.Children under 10: Free | |
| Annapurna Conservation AreaConservation areaChecked 9 Oct 2026 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,000 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 100 | Per person, per entry. Paid at the Tourist Service Centre, Bhrikutimandap (Kathmandu), or at the park entrance.Children under 10: Free | |
| Blackbuck Conservation AreaConservation areaChecked 9 Oct 2026 | NPR 2,000 | NPR 500 | NPR 2,000 | NPR 100 | Per person, per entry. Paid at the Tourist Service Centre, Bhrikutimandap (Kathmandu), or at the park entrance.Children under 10: Free | |
| Gaurishankar Conservation AreaConservation areaChecked 9 Oct 2026 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,000 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 100 | Per person, per entry. Paid at the Tourist Service Centre, Bhrikutimandap (Kathmandu), or at the park entrance.Children under 10: Free | |
| Kanchenjunga Conservation AreaConservation areaChecked 9 Oct 2026 | NPR 2,000 | NPR 500 | NPR 2,000 | NPR 100 | Per person, per entry. Paid at the Tourist Service Centre, Bhrikutimandap (Kathmandu), or at the park entrance.Children under 10: Free | |
| Manaslu Conservation AreaConservation areaChecked 9 Oct 2026 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,000 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 100 | Per person, per entry. Paid at the Tourist Service Centre, Bhrikutimandap (Kathmandu), or at the park entrance.Children under 10: Free | |
| Dhorpatan Hunting ReserveHunting reserveChecked 9 Oct 2026 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,500 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 100 | Per person, per entry. Paid at the Tourist Service Centre, Bhrikutimandap (Kathmandu), or at the park entrance.Children under 10: Free | |
| Chitwan National ParkNational park (UNESCO natural site)Checked 9 Oct 2026 | NPR 2,000 | NPR 1,000 | NPR 2,000 | NPR 150 | Children under 10: Free |
How to pay
In rupees, cash, at the ticket office by each entrance. Keep the ticket: it is checked inside.
The SAARC rate
For Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Show your passport or ID.
Prices change
Fees are set by each city, temple trust or park and change without notice. The price at the gate is the one that counts.
Between two treks, or before the first one: a slow day in the old city is a good way to arrive.
