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Complete Guide to Entrance Fees in Nepal: Temples, Monasteries, Heritage Sites, National Parks, Hunting Reserves and Cable Car Rides 2025

For full list of entrance fees in Nepal for foreigners and locals 2025

A budget guide to entrance fees in Nepal, for heritage site, national parks, conservation areas and hunting reserve and the cost of cable car ride in Nepal.

Nepal is home to a wealth of cultural, natural and historical sites. These sites range from national parks to ancient temples and royal palaces to UNESCO World Heritage sites. These sites attract visitors from all over the world. However, the longevity of these sites depends on timely maintenance, protection and preservation. To support this, these sites collect a certain amount as entrance fees from the visitors, which varies depending on the location, the nationality of the visitors as well as the age of the visitors. The revenue generated from these visits directly fund conservation efforts, site management and local community development, ensuring that Nepal’s rich heritage remains protected for future generations.  

If you are visiting Nepal and planning to explore its cultural, historical and natural sites, knowing the Nepal tourist attractions entrance fees in advance can help you manage your travel budget more effectively. So, how much are the entrance fees in Nepal tourist sites?

Since most of the Nepal tour begins with your arrival in Kathmandu, which is a home to 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, follow the table below for Kathmandu heritage site entry fees, Nepal temple entrance fees, Nepal monastery entrance fees and plan your budget for Kathmandu tour. 

Entrance Fees for the sites in Kathmandu is in Nepalese Rupees (NPR)-unless stated otherwise. The list below includes the entrance fees for UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu and the cost of visiting temples and monasteries in Nepal

SitesForeign
Nationals
SAARC
Nationals
ChineseNepaleseRemark
Kathmandu Durbar
Square entrance fee with
Tribhuvan Museum
1000 500
(BIMSTEC)
1000FreeBelow 10 years free
Patan Durbar
Square entrance fee
1000250
(BIMSTEC)
1000 30
Applicable
only for Patan
Museum
Students with letter from
school: 10
Student Card Discount: 15
National Museum Chauni, Kathmandu 150
Camera:100
Video Camera: 200
50
Camera:75
Video Camera: 150
150
Camera:100
Video Camera:200
25
Camera: 50
Video Camera: 100
Student: 10
Closed on Tuesday and Public Holidays.
Open half day on Mondays
(10:30AM to 2:00PM)
Golden Temple
(Patan)
10050100FreeClosed on Buddha
Jayanti
Bhaktapur Durbar
Square entrance fee
2000500500FreeBelow 10 years free.
For groups from 11-20, one tour leader can enter free
of cost.
National Art
Museum,
Bhaktapur
150
Camera:100
Video Camera: 200
50
Camera:50
Video Camera:200
150
Camera:100
Video Camera:200
Student: 10
Others: 25
Camera: 50
Video Camera:
100
The fee includes wood carving
and brass and bronze museum
in Dattatraya Square. Closed on Tuesdays.
Swayambhunath entrance fee20050200FreeBelow 10 years free.
Boudhanath entrance fee400100400FreeBelow 10 years free.
Pashupatinath entrance fee100010001000FreeFree for Indian Nationals.
Changunarayan Temple300100300Free
Ethnographic Museum,
NTB
20010050Student: 25
Others: 30
Garden of Dreams
(Kathmandu)
400400400150Below 5 years fee.
5-11 years Rs 50.
25% discount on 10 tickets.
Central Zoo1000
(250 for children 4-12 years)
500
(250 for children 4-12 years)
250
(150 for children 4-12 years)
200
(75 for children 4-12 years)
Student (Nepali): 135
Narayanhity Palace1000500500200Students (Nepali): 50
Closed on Wednesday Mon-Thu (10:30AM-3:30PM) Tuesday (10:30AM-1:30PM)
Godawari Park500
(200 for children below 10 years)
200
(100 for children below 10 years)
100
(50 for children below 10 years)
50
(20 for children below 10 years)
50% discount for
students.

Pokhara is a very scenic city and the second most popular tourist destination in the country after Kathmandu. It is famous for its natural beauty and adventure activities. Key attractions include Phewa Lake, where visitors can enjoy boating with views of the Annapurna range; the World Peace Pagoda and Pumdikot offering panoramic vistas; Devi’s Fall and the nearby Gupteshwor Cave; and the International Mountain Museum. Pokhara is also a gateway to Annapurna region in Nepal. Lets plan a budget for sightseeing in Pokhara.

Entrance Fees for sites in Pokhara is in Nepalese Rupees (NPR)-unless stated otherwise

SitesForeign
Nationals
SAARC
Nationals
ChineseNepalese Remark
International
Mountain Museum
750350750150Students:
80
Resident Visa: 350, Garden: 70, Photography:1500, Music Video Shoot: 10,000, Movie Shoot: 15,000 (Open 365 days 8:30AM-5:00PM)

Chitwan, in southern Nepal, is another popular tourist destination, especially for those interested in wildlife in Nepal. Chitwan is home to Chitwan National Park, the first nation park in Nepal. Renowned for its diverse wildlife, including one-horned rhinos, Royal, Bengal tigers, elephants, crocodiles, alligators and over 500 species of birds, this national park is also listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lets plan a budget for Chitwan:

Entrance Fees for sites and activities in Chitwan is in Nepalese Rupees (NPR)-unless stated otherwise
SitesForeign NationalsSAARC NATIONALSChineseNepaleseRemark
Chitwan National Park
entrance fees
2000 per day per entry
+13% VAT
1000per day per entry
+13% VAT
2000 per day per entry
+13%VAT
150+13% VAT
Elephant Ride Fare250015002500500
Elephant Breeding Center1005010025
Tharu Cultural Museum25152510Below 10 years free.

Lumbini, located in southern Nepal, is the birthplace of Lord Buddha and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a scared pilgrimage site featuring the Maya Devi Temple, ancient ruins, monastic zones, and the Ashoka Pillar. Lumbini offers a peaceful atmosphere and deep spiritual significance of visitors from around the world. Lets plan a budget for Lumbini Tour

Entrance Fees for sites in Lumbini is in Nepalese Rupees (NPR)-Unless stated otherwise
SitesForeign NationalsSAARC NationalsChineseNepaleseRemark
Lumbini entrance fee7004007002016 for Indians
Lumbini Museum50505010
Kapilvastu Museum105102Closed on Tuesdays

Moreover, Nepal is also home to 12 national parks, 1 wildlife reserves and 6 conservation area and 1 Hunting reserve that protect its rich biodiversity and stunning landscape. From the subtropical jungles of Chitwan and Bardia to the high-altitude terrains of Sagarmatha and Langtang, these parks offer diverse wildlife, including tigers, rhinos, snow-leopard as well as red pandas. Among them, two (Chitwan National Park and Sagarmatha National Park) are also listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites (Natural). These national parks, conservation areas and wildlife reserves also provide opportunities for trekking, jungle safaris and cultural experiences. However, one has to a pay certain amount as entrance fees to enter these protected areas in Nepal. Lets plan a budget for national park entry fee and permits for trekking in Nepal:

Nepal National Park entrance fees, Nepal Conservation Area entry fees, Nepal Wildlife Reserves entrance fees, Nepal Hunting Reserve fees for tourist and locals and Nepal trekking permits fees stated below are in Nepalese Rupees (NPR)- unless stated otherwise

National Parks/ Wildlife Reserves/
Conservation Areas/ Hunting Reserves
NepaliSAARC
Nationals
ForeignersDiscounts
Chitwan National Park150 per person per entry1000 per person per entry2000per person per entry Below 10 years free
Sagarmatha National Park entrance fees100 per person per entry1500 per person per entry3000 per person per entryBelow 10 years free
Banke National Park100 per person per entry750 per person per entry1500 per person per entryBelow 10 years free
Bardia National Park100 per person per entry750 per person per entry1500 per person per entry Below 10 years free
Khaptad Natinal Park100 per person per entry500 per person per entry1500 per person per entryBelow 10 years free
Langtang National Park100 per person per entry1500 per person per entry3000 per person per entryBelow 10 years free
Makalu Barun National Park100 per person per entry1500 per person per entry3000 per person per entryBelow 10 years free
Parsa National Park100 per person per entry 750 per person per entry1500 per person per entryBelow 10 years
Rara National Park100 per person per entry1500 per person per entry3000 per person per entry Below 10 years free
Sey-Phoksundo National Park100 per person per entry1500 per person per entry3000 per person per entryBelow 10 years free
Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park entrance fee100 per person per entry600 per person per entry1000 per person per entryBelow 10 years free
Shuklaphanta National Park100 per person per entry 750 per person per entry1500 per person per entryBelow 10 years free
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve entry fee100 per person per entry750per person per entry1500 per person per entryBelow 10 years free
Api Nampa Conservation Area100 per person per entry500 per person per entry2000 per person per entryBelow 10 years free
Annapurna Conservation Area entry fee 100per person per entry1000 per person per entry3000 per person per entryBelow 10 years free
Blackbuck Conservation Area100 per person per entry500 per person per entry2000 per person per entryBelow 10 years free
Gaurishanker Conservation Area100 per person per entry1000 per person per entry3000 per person per entryBelow 10 years free
Kanchenjunga Conservation Area100 per person per entry500 per person per entry2000 per person per entryBelow 10 years free
Manaslu Conservation Area permit fee100 per person per entry1000 per person per entry3000 per person per entryBelow 10 years free
Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve entry fee100 per person per entry1500 per person per entry3000 per person per entryBelow 10 years free

Nepal cable car ticket prices (Manakamana, Annapurna, Bandipur, Chandragiri Hills:

SitesForeign NationalsSAARC NationalsChineseNepaleseIndianRemark
Manakamana
Cable Car
USD 11
(One way)
USD 20
(Two way)

Child
USD 8
(One way)
USD 15
(Two way)

Person with disability
USD 6
(One way)
USD 10
(Two way
USD 6
(One way)
USD 10
(Two way)

Child
USD 4
(One way)
USD 7
(Two way)

Person
with disability
USD 3
(One way)
USD 5
(Two way)
USD 6
(One way)
USD 10
(Two way)

Child
USD 4
(One way)
USD 7
(Two way)

Person
with disability
USD 3
(One Way)
USD 5
(Two way)
NPR 450
(One way)
NPR 770
(Two way

Child
NPR 270
(One way)
NPR 460
(Two way)

Person
with disability
Rs 225
(One way)
Rs 385
(Two way)
INR 400
(One way)
INR 670
(Two way)

Child
INR 240
(One way)
INR 400
(Two way)

Person
with disabiity
INR 200
(One way)
INR 340
(Two way)
Elderly
Nepali
(70+)
NPR 315
(One way)
NPR 540
(Two way)

Students
Nepali
NPR 335
(one way)
NPR 575
(Two way)
Annapurna Cable Car
(Pokhara)
USD 8
(One way)
USD 12
(Two way)
NPR 700
(One way)
NPR 1000
(Two way)
USD 8
(One way)
USD 12
(Two way)
NPR 400
(One way)
NPR 700
(Two way)
NPR 700
(One way)
NPR 1000
(Two way)
Child upto 3 feet free.
Child rate
applicable
for
children
3-4 feet.
70+ age
qualifies
for
elderly
citizen.
Elderly &
student rate applicable
only for
Nepali
citizens
(Id required).
Bandipur Cable Car
(Bandipur)

NPR 400
(One way)
NPR 700 (Two way)

NPR 400
(One way) NPR 700
(Two way)

NPR 400
(One way) NPR 700 (Two way)
NPR 350
(One way)
NPR 600
(Two way)

NPR 400 (One way) NPR 700 (Two way)
Nepalese Student:
NPR 200
(One way)
NPR 350
(Two way)

Nepalese
Senior
Citizens:
NPR 200
(One way)
NPR 250
(Two way)

Differently
Abled:
NPR 200
(One way)
NPR 300
(Two way)
Chandragiri Hills
Cable Car
US$ 231320US$168251320Free ride for
elderly over 80
& children up to
3 feet.
40% discount
for children
3-4 feet.
50% discount
for differently
abled person.
25% discount
for students,
elderly over 60,
locals and expats.
Chandragiri Cable car is open 365 days, Sun-Thu (8:00AM-6:00PM), Fri-Sat (8:00AM-9:00PM), Break Time (12:00PM-1:00PM). Wheelchair bound passengers are assisted by cable car operators while boarding and disembarking the cabins. Children below 11 years strictly need to be assisted by adult who is 15+.

Moreover, the rates provided here are the current rates that might change in future. Therefore, for updated entrance fees for Nepal tourist attractions 2025 and verification, please follow the link provided below:

  1. For National Parks, Conservation Areas and Hunting Reserves
  2. For Heritage Sites
  3. For Annapurna Cable Car, Pokhara
  4. For Chandragiri Cable Car
  5. For Manakamana Cable Car
  6. For Bandipur Cable Car

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Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

Dinesh Bhusal

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