NTNC announces Dashain holiday schedule for Tourist Permit Counter
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Tourism Times
Published at : 22 Sep 2025, 11:30 AM
KATHMANDU: The National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC) has published special opening hours for its Tourist Entry Permit Counter in Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu, which issues permits for the Annapurna, Manaslu, and Gaurishankar Conservation Areas during the upcoming Dashain festival.
The counter will operate on a limited schedule from Asoj 13 to 18, 2082 B.S. (Sept 29–Oct 4, 2025) as follows:
Date
Opening Hours
Sept 29 (Asoj 13)
9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Sept 30 (Asoj 14)
9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Oct 1 (Asoj 15)
9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Oct 2 (Asoj 16)
Counter Closed
Oct 3 (Asoj 17)
9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Oct 4 (Asoj 18)
9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Trekkers planning to visit these conservation areas during the Dashain holidays are encouraged to secure their Annapurna, Manaslu, or Gaurishankar Conservation Area permits in advance.
For added convenience, NTNC’s online permit service remains open 24/7 athttps://epermit.ntnc.org.np, allowing travelers and trekking agencies to process permits anytime.
The NTNC extended festive greetings to all visitors and industry partners, wishing everyone a “Happy and Prosperous Dashain 2082.”
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